Talent Acquisition Intern (3-6 month Internship)

About HyLight:

HyLight’s mission is to help society become more resilient to climate change by improving the observation and inspection of infrastructure. HyLight designs and operates next-generation airships for aerial inspections. Our aircraft collect LiDAR, imagery, and methane data to help utilities and infrastructure operators inspect their networks more efficiently and sustainably.

Our activities include:

• Detecting methane leaks from gas infrastructures (4% of global GHG emissions)

• Inspecting power lines to prevent outages and wildfires

By 2030, we aim to become the global leader in aerial monitoring.

In just 3 years, we have pushed the realm of possibilities: as we have:

• Developed 8 iterations of the HyLighter

• Logged over 200 flight hours

• Secured our first inspection contracts with Europe’s largest infrastructure operators

• Joined the world’s top startup accelerator, Y Combinator

• Raised €6 millions

HyLight is aiming for a diverse and included team, if your profile doesn't fit all the description but you can bring a diverse point of view, push it forward, it will be highly appreciated.

We’re well-funded and backed by top investors, providing the resources you wish you had when building your own business. We don’t care about traditional roles or titles - just that you’re smart, proactive, and bring the same founder-level ownership and drive to help us build something massive.

Job Summary:

As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you’ll support HyLight’s hiring efforts during an exciting phase of growth. Working closely with our People team and hiring managers, you’ll help attract exceptional talent while ensuring a smooth and engaging candidate experience from application to onboarding.

This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in startup recruiting, employer branding, and talent operations while contributing to the growth of a fast-scaling climate tech company.

Your Mission

• Support the coordination of interviews across multiple teams and calendars.

• Be a key point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional experience.

• Publish and maintain job postings across recruiting platforms.

• Keep our applicant tracking system (ATS) organized and up to date.

• Help source promising candidates through LinkedIn and other talent channels.

• Screen applications and support initial candidate outreach.

• Assist hiring managers with interview logistics and collecting structured feedback.

• Support onboarding preparation for new team members.

• Help track recruitment metrics and identify opportunities to improve our hiring processes.

• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, campus recruitment, and recruiting events when relevant.

Who We're Looking For

You are...

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.

• Looking for a 3–6 month internship starting in September.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Comfortable communicating with candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Passionate about people, recruitment, and building great teams.

• Fluent in both English and French (professional proficiency).

Nice to Have

• Previous internship or student experience in HR, recruitment, people operations, or administration.

• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, or modern collaboration tools.

• Interest in startups, climate tech, aerospace, or deep tech.

• Experience with student associations, campus events, or employer branding initiatives.

What You'll Learn

During your internship, you'll gain practical experience in:

• End-to-end recruitment processes in a high-growth startup.

• Candidate sourcing and talent engagement.

• Recruitment operations and ATS management.

• Employer branding and candidate experience.

• Working closely with hiring managers across engineering, operations, and business teams.

You'll leave with a solid foundation in Talent Acquisition and firsthand experience scaling teams in one of Europe's most ambitious climate tech startups.

What We Offer

• 100% reimbursement of public transport pass (Navigo) or €800/year for sustainable commuting

• Bike provided for commuting

• Free lunch

• Bi-annual offsite trips with the whole team

• Excellent work environment: international team, team events, beautiful offices on a former airbase

Why You Should Join:

• Founder Mentality: We value extreme ownership and want people who think like founders, fast decision makers, natural problem solvers, and executers.

• Ground Floor Opportunity: You’ll be helping to shape and grow a revolutionary company with the resources to back it.

• Impact & Speed: Work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will have immediate, tangible effects on the company’s success.

Interview Process:

• Introductory phone call (20-30 min)

• On-site meeting with the team (3-4h)

Location:

• Office : Base 217, Brétigny-sur-Orge, accessible via RER C.