Regional Director of Talent Acquisition

Pax8•Denver, CO

23h•$200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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 (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.
Valid right to work in United States.
Ability to travel globally.

Responsibilities

Lead the human side of hiring in our AI enabled Talent Acquisition, guiding and developing teams across AMER and EMEA, raising capability and systems adoption, from delivery-focused recruitment to strategic talent partnering.
Transform hiring with data, systems, and AI, partnering closely with peers in Recruiting Operations and HR teams to drive adoption and workflow automation through AI-powered tools.
Redefine hiring manager partnerships by creating consistent, high-quality hiring practices across the business, coaching leaders to make stronger, insight-led decisions and to use tools effectively.
Elevate interview quality and fairness by supporting the adoption of structured, repeatable, and inclusive interview experiences across regions.
Deliver an exceptional human experience from candidate touch points to decision moments, amplifying the ability to attract the right Talent DNA and ensuring every interaction feels authentic, fair, transparent, and human.
Embed risk awareness and governance by setting clear standards for ethical hiring, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and responsible use of AI.
Influence at the most senior levels, acting as a trusted partner to executives and HR leaders, resolving complex hiring challenges and shaping talent strategy across the organisation.