Talent Acquisition Specialist (Headhunter)

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 million.

HyLight is aiming for a diverse and inclusive team. If your profile doesn't fit all of the description but you can bring a unique point of view, we encourage you to apply.

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 Specialist (Headhunter), you will play a key role in helping HyLight attract and hire exceptional talent during a period of rapid growth. You'll own sourcing strategies for critical hires, build relationships with outstanding candidates, and partner closely with hiring managers to scale high-performing teams across engineering, operations, and business functions.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on identifying exceptional talent, enjoys building meaningful candidate relationships, and wants to have a direct impact on the growth of one of Europe's most ambitious climate tech startups.

The Mission

• Own sourcing strategies for critical and hard-to-fill positions across engineering, operations, and business teams.

• Identify, engage, and attract exceptional candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, and other sourcing channels.

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for both current and future hiring needs.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and define ideal candidate profiles.

• Conduct initial screening and qualification interviews to assess candidate fit and motivation.

• Drive an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Develop personalized outreach campaigns that showcase HyLight's mission and culture.

• Use recruiting metrics and market insights to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness and hiring efficiency.

• Stay informed about talent market trends, competitor hiring activity, and best practices in recruitment.

Profile Sought

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, executive search, or headhunting, either in-house or within a recruitment agency.

• Strong sourcing expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent sourcing platforms.

• Experience managing multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment tools, and modern collaboration platforms.

• Ability to recruit technical, engineering, and business profiles.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Curious, proactive, and highly resourceful.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Passionate about identifying and engaging exceptional talent.

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Languages

• Professional proficiency in English and French.

Bonus Qualities

• Experience recruiting software, hardware, aerospace, robotics, or deep tech profiles.

• Previous experience in a startup or other high-growth environment.

• Strong understanding of engineering and technical talent markets.

• Interest in climate tech, aerospace, or frontier technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary

• 100% reimbursement of your 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, regular team events, and beautiful offices located 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 people who get things done.

Build the Team That Builds HyLight

Every outstanding hire accelerates our mission. You'll play a strategic role in shaping the team that designs, builds, and operates the next generation of aerial inspection technology.

Ground Floor Opportunity

You'll help shape and grow a revolutionary company backed by world-class investors, with the resources and ambition to become the global leader in aerial monitoring.

Impact & Speed

Work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions have immediate, tangible effects on the company's success and growth.

Interview Process

• Introductory phone call (20–30 min).

• Case Study (2-3hours)

• On-site meeting with the team (3–4 hours).

Location

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