Director of People Business Partnering, EMEA

Director of People Business Partnering, EMEA

Pax8, Bristol, England, United KingdomJoin Pax8 to apply for the

Director of People Business Partnering, EMEA

role at Pax8.Lead the People Evolution: Become Pax8’s Next Director of People Business Partnering for EMEA in Bristol.Are you a game-changer in HR leadership? Do you thrive on making a real impact, breaking moulds, and driving people-first innovation? At Pax8, we’re not just imagining the future of work—we’re creating it. As the

Director of People Operations , you’ll step into a pivotal role where strategy, leadership, and innovation collide, empowering our global teams to achieve greatness.This is a role that aims to redefine the playbook, delivering transformative results in a fast-growing company.What’s in it for you?Global Impact: Lead regional and global strategies that influence the company’s trajectory.Creative Autonomy: Be bold, experiment with new solutions in first-time situations.Growth Without Limits: Join a hyper-growth company where your leadership shapes the future of work.Culture First: A workplace that values collaboration, creativity, and a people-first philosophy.What You’ll Own and DriveGlobal Leadership Impact: Partner with executives, act as trusted advisor, and deliver tailored strategies for their challenges.Strategic Workforce Transformation: Craft workforce strategies that drive performance, innovation, and scalability.Dynamic Team Leadership: Build and inspire a high-performing HR team delivering best-in-class service.Game-Changing Initiatives: Lead projects such as organizational redesigns, talent pipelines, and leadership development programs.Cutting-Edge Collaboration: Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, DEI, and more to co-create human-first solutions.Your Superpowers IncludeStrategic Visionary: Ability to align people and processes for impact.Master Relationship Builder: Earn trust with executives and teams.Data-Driven Dynamo: Use insights to drive decisions and measure success.Leadership Excellence: Empower others and foster a high-performance culture.Global Perspective: Navigate cultural nuances and global complexity.Solutions Innovator: Create first-time-right solutions in ambiguity.Who We’re Looking ForHR leader with experience leading HR teams and working with C-suite executives.Expertise across the employee lifecycle from talent acquisition to workforce planning.Passion for leadership, change management, and delivering high-impact solutions.Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.Why join Pax8?Global influence with local impact — part of a founding team shaping the Irish market from the ground up.Continuous learning via Elev8 learning paths, coaching, and stretch opportunities.Culture that’s different — fast-paced, passionate, and collaborative.Legacy-building role — influence Pax8’s growth in Ireland and beyond.Salary and BenefitsBasic salary up to £95,000 per annum (depends on experience)Bonus scheme25 days holiday plus bank holidaysTraining and personal development timeLinkedIn Learning accessPrivate healthcare (Bupa) and dental planHealth and Wellbeing coaching, Life Assurance, Income ProtectionRoyal London Pension schemeCycle to Work, socials, and share options after qualifying periodDesignated Office and Working PatternHybrid and Home Office Working with tech to support remote work9:30–17:30 Monday to Friday with flexibilityPax8 Bristol Office EnvironmentBrand-new offices at The DistilleryCity centre location, near Temple Meads StationThree floors, natural light, breakout rooms, balcony spaces, wellness areaGames area with X-Box, Table-Tennis, Air-Hockey, PoolTop Brewer coffee machines on every floorDedicated desks with laptop dock and two monitorsRegular social and community eventsFor queries, you can contact the talent partner managing this role, Lou, at +44 117 457 6498 (No Agencies Please).Pre-employment and Equal OpportunitiesPax8 conducts pre-employment checks via third-party provider Vero (ID verification, references, qualifications; UK checks may include criminal and financial disclosures). All candidates receive a copy of checks upon completion.Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer. You will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your data is processed in accordance with GDPR and our recruiting processes.Job Applicant Privacy Notice: https://www.pax8.com/en-uk/job-applicant-privacy-notice/Other#IND-LPLocation notes and listings shown above are based on current information and may be updated. The content is intended for job-seeking purposes ..... full job details .....