Talent Acquisition Apprentice
About Us
Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
About the Role
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Apprentice to support the continued growth of our team.
You will work closely with the Talent team to manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, engaging, and hiring early-career talent (interns and apprentices), while also dedicating equal effort to campus management, event coordination, and university outreach. This role will also support the recruitment for a small number of full-time roles.
You will gain hands-on exposure to technical recruiting, sourcing strategy, campus management, and recruitment operations in a fast-growing and highly technical environment.
This role offers a unique opportunity to learn how high-performing teams are built while contributing directly to Harmattan AI’s hiring efforts.
Responsibilities
Early Career Hiring
Lead sourcing and pipeline building for internship and apprenticeship roles across all departments in the company.
Identify and engage promising candidates through university networks, direct applications, LinkedIn outreach, and specialized communities.
Support the development of structured early talent hiring campaigns by conducting interviews autonomously and managing the recruitment process.
Campus & University Outreach
Help develop long-term relationships with target business engineering schools.
Support campus initiatives such as job fairs, outreach events, and early talent programs.
Contribute to strengthening Harmattan AI’s presence within student and early-career communities.
Full-Time Hiring Support
Own end–to-end full-time hiring processes alongside the Talent team.
Assist hiring managers in sourcing candidates and managing interview pipelines.
Ensure a smooth, professional experience for candidates throughout the hiring process.
Maintain accurate candidate data and recruitment tracking.
Talent Acquisition Projects
Support initiatives to improve sourcing strategies and recruiting workflows.
Assist with recruiting analytics and hiring reporting.
Candidate Requirements
Interest in Talent: Strong interest in recruitment, HR and operations in a fast-paced, technical environment.
Academic Background: Ideally enrolled in a Tier-1 Master’s program with a focus in HR, Business, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Autonomy & Rigor: Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication in French and English. Capable of leading diverse principals – from junior members to senior executives.
Tools: Comfortable with spreadsheets and understanding new recruitment related tools, such as ATS/HRIS and sourcing platforms.
Mindset: Collaborative, humble, and eager to learn; no task is too small.
Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
Location and Commitments
Contract Type: Apprenticeship (student) contract
Location: Paris
Start Date: September 2026
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.