Global VP, Talent Acquisition - AI-Driven Hiring Leader

Sidetrade Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidetrade, the AI-native O2C platform, seeks a Global VP of Talent Acquisition to build and lead a scalable, data-driven TA function across regions. You will partner with the CEO and executive team to attract, hire, and onboard top talent—from AI experts to executives—driving growth.

You’ll manage a global team, champion DEI, optimize recruiting processes with AI tools, and own the TA budget to ensure a candidate-centric experience and strong employer branding across continents.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in talent acquisition with 5+ years in senior TA leadership (VP/Head of TA) in SaaS or high-growth AI company.
• Proven experience building and scaling global TA functions across multiple countries/regions (US, Europe).
• Track record of personally hiring C-level executives; strong stakeholder management.
• Hands-on, strategic balance with ability to lead distributed, cross-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the global TA strategy across regions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global TA team including regional leads and recruiters.
• Personally hire senior C-level roles with the CEO.
• Design and scale AI-enabled recruiting processes, workflows, and SLAs.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Global TA scaling

C-level hiring

SaaS/AI industry

People management

Analytical mindset

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS

CRM

AI recruiting tools

Job description

Sidetrade, the AI-native O2C platform, seeks a Global VP of Talent Acquisition to build and lead a scalable, data-driven TA function across regions. You will partner with the CEO and executive team to attract, hire, and onboard top talent—from AI experts to executives—driving growth.

You’ll manage a global team, champion DEI, optimize recruiting processes with AI tools, and own the TA budget to ensure a candidate-centric experience and strong employer branding across continents.