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Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following a $200M Series B valuation of $1.4 billion, the company is expanding teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
You will be the primary driver of Talent Acquisition for US operations, building pipelines, closing high-caliber candidates, and partnering closely with the Global Head of Talent in Paris to execute the local hiring strategy. This is a high-volume, high-bar recruiting mandate with real ownership and direct access to leadership. You may also provide support on HR topics as the US entity establishes itself.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead end-to-end recruiting across technical, operational, and support functions for the US entity
- Build and own sourcing strategies tailored to the US talent market
- Partner with hiring managers across regions to define role requirements, calibrate on profiles, and move searches efficiently
- Manage the full candidate lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviews, offer structuring, and pre-boarding in Ashby (ATS)
- Drive high-volume hiring across technical and operational profiles while simultaneously running senior searches
- Represent Harmattan AI as an employer of choice in the US, building brand awareness in the defense-tech and autonomous systems space
- Maintain pipeline data and reporting for US headcount; surface risks and recommendations proactively to Paris
- Support on HR topics such as onboarding coordination or local compliance queries
REQUIREMENTS:
- 6+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, ideally within a fast-scaling tech, deep-tech, or industrial company
- Proven track record running high-volume and senior searches simultaneously
- Strong command of the US talent market and hiring landscape, with existing networks across engineering, defense, and technical talent pools
- Hands-on with ATS platforms (Ashby experience a plus) and comfortable with HRIS systems
- Intellectually rigorous and data-driven; track pipeline metrics, flag risks early, and present clearly to leadership
- Autonomous by nature: move fast, make sound judgments with incomplete information, and escalate appropriately
