Regional Director of Talent Acquisition

Director of Talent Acquisition — AMER & EMEA | Pax8 Denver 🌟 Shape the future of AI-enabled hiring at Pax8 This is a rare opportunity to lead a Talent Acquisition team across AMER & EMEA in a role that blends human judgement with cutting-edge AI. As Director of Talent Acquisition, you’ll redefine how a global technology organisation hires — building a fast, unique, and trusted hiring experience while elevating TA teams into a new era of concierge consultative, insight-led future. With a dedicated systems partner beside you to keep pace with AI transformation — you’ll lead and amplify the humans who touch it. 🌍 Our culture and journey At Pax8, we’re building the marketplace of the future — where technology meets human potential. With a mission to bring the digital workforce to every SMB - It’s an exciting moment in our journey as we continue to scale globally and evolve our people DNA alongside rapid innovation. We’ve built the modern AI tech stack for hiring, now we are supercharging it. Explore more about us here: and 🧠 What you’ll own and elevate 🔹 Lead the human side of hiring in our AI enabled Talent Acquisition You’ll guide and develop our teams across AMER and EMEA, raising capability and systems adoption, from delivery-focused recruitment to strategic talent partnering. You'll raise the bar on how hiring operates in an AI-enabled environment — balancing speed, ethics, and above all quality decision-making. 🔹 Transform hiring with data, systems, and AI Partnering closely with your peer in Recruiting Operations and with HR teams, you’ll drive adoption and workflow automation through AI-powered tools that simplify effort without losing the humans — ensuring adoption actually works in real-world hiring. 🔹 Redefine hiring manager partnerships You’ll create consistent, high-quality hiring practices across the business — coaching leaders to make stronger, insight-led decisions and to use tools effectively without losing accountability. 🔹 Elevate interview quality and fairness You’ll support the adoption of structured, repeatable, and inclusive interview experiences across regions. Ensure hiring decisions are evidence-led, consistent, and trusted — even as AI becomes more embedded. 🔹 Deliver an exceptional human experience From candidate touch points to decision moments, you’ll amplify our ability to attract the right Talent DNA and ensure every interaction feels authentic, fair, transparent, and human — strengthening trust and enhancing Pax8’s employer brand. 🔹 Embed risk awareness and governance You’ll set clear standards for ethical hiring, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and responsible use of AI — helping the business navigate complexity with confidence. 🔹 Influence at the most senior levels Act as a trusted partner to executives and HR leaders, resolving complex hiring challenges and shaping talent strategy across the organisation. 🌟 The impact you’ll make Your leadership will fundamentally shift how Pax8 hires — through building a winning hiring process that differentiates from all other tech companies, building stronger partnerships with leaders, and creating a globally consistent, high-quality hiring ecosystem. You’ll elevate trust, improve decision quality, and ensure our hiring experience becomes a true competitive advantage. ✅ What you’ll bring Proven change management and coaching experience leading international, cross-border Talent Acquisition teams (AMER & EMEA) within a global technology, SaaS, or platform-based organisation Extensive experience operating in mixed hiring environments – used to building for unique roles and Forensic sourcing as well as high-volume, fast-changing hiring environments , driving both scale and quality Strong technical fluency with enterprise ATS/HR systems (we have Workday, Rooster, Hiredscore, Brighthire) and how they shape recruiter behaviour and outcomes Demonstrated success leading teams through building & transformation , especially where AI, automation, or new systems are introduced Practical understanding of AI across the hiring lifecycle , alongside a clear, human-centred perspective on its ethical use Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions, and navigating complex hiring challenges A leadership style that balances data-driven thinking with strong human judgement and care Unwavering resilience and a sense of humour 🌈 Inclusivity We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in United States and be able to travel globally. 💰 Your benefits At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits: Annual Salary Circa $200,000 (Depending on Experience) Stock Option Eligibility Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans 401(k) plan with employer match Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible, Open Vacation Paid Sick Time Off Extended Leave for Life events RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees) Career Development Programs Employee-led Resource Groups 🏢 Our Denver office environment (Hybrid) Amazing location at the heart of Denver Tech Center Views directly into Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre with the occasional sound check concert mid-day Breath taking Colorado Mountain view from over half of the office. Spacious sit to stand desks, state of the art 34-inch curved screens, and cell phone chargers Cafe Eight Barista bar for fuelling bodies and ideas 3 State-of-the-art Top Brewer Coffee Machines Mini Market with a curated selection of grab-and-go snacks, a soda fridge Large communal lunch area with catered lunch twice a week Wellness rooms for both body and mind Games area with arcade games, a ping pong table and high energy music Regular social, cultural and networking events Building Amenities: curated art gallery and elevated fitness center 🔐 Trust and Hiring At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you. We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritising applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process. 📈 Growth and development There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow and learn at pace as we are rapidly investing in our AI transformation through extensive upskilling — you’ll be driven by curiosity, impactful in approach and keen to continue your career by exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level. 🚀 About Pax8 Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is also important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life. 🔍 Background checks As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records. ⚖️ Equal opportunities Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice: #LI-DC1 #IND At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‑based relationships — starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you. Perks: Why Join Pax8? Because here, success isn't just about numbers—it’s about impact . It’s about being part of a team that thinks bigger , empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful . At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits: Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission 401(k) plan with employer match Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible, Open Vacation Paid Sick Time Off Extended Leave for Life events RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees) Career Development Programs Stock Option Eligibility Employee-led Resource Groups Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team. Pax8 is an EEOC Employer. Equal Opportunities Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Job Applicant Privacy Notice