This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must reside in the Eastern Time Zone to be considered. This requirement supports alignment with our team's working hours and business needs.

About the Opportunity

At EMS|MC, our purpose is to help first responders answer the call. As a growing, private equity-backed, technology-enabled services organization with operations in the United States and India, we're committed to delivering strong business results while creating an environment where our people can thrive.

We believe that great leadership, organizational health, and a strong culture are essential to business success. Our People First philosophy is central to who we are and how we operate.

We're seeking a Vice President, Global Talent & Culture to build on our strong foundation and help advance our global people strategy.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this executive will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and lead a global team based in the United States and Chennai, India. The role oversees Strategic HR Business Partnership, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Organizational Development, People & Leadership Enablement, Employee Engagement & Experience, Workforce Planning, Culture, and Internal Communications.

This is an opportunity to influence how we attract, develop, engage, and retain talent while ensuring our culture and employee experience remain strong and cohesive as we grow.

What You'll Do

• Talent & Culture Strategy: Partner with the CHRO and executive leadership to advance an integrated global talent and culture strategy aligned with business priorities and long-term growth.
• Organizational Health & Culture: Strengthen and scale our established People First culture, ensuring employees across geographies and functions experience consistent values, leadership expectations, and organizational practices.
• Strategic HR Business Partnership: Lead and develop our established global HRBP team, continuing to elevate its strategic influence, consulting capabilities, and impact on business performance.
• Talent Acquisition: Guide global recruiting strategies, workforce planning, employer branding, and talent pipeline development to support current and future business needs.
• Talent Management & Enablement: Lead succession planning, performance management, employee and leadership development, and career growth initiatives that strengthen organizational capability.
• Employee Experience: Advance employee engagement, recognition, and listening strategies that foster connection, development, and a consistent global employee experience.
• Organizational Development & Change: Strengthen leadership and team effectiveness while partnering with business leaders to support organizational transformation.
• Future of Work & Analytics: Leverage workforce insights, technology, and AI to inform talent decisions, support evolving workforce capabilities,  and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Internal Communications: Partner with Corporate Communications to reinforce business priorities, cultural alignment, and consistent messaging across  the organization.
• Global Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across the U.S. and India, fostering collaboration, accountability, and  continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant responsibility for talent strategy, HR Business Partnership, organizational development, or related functions.
• Proven success leading strategic HRBP teams and implementing talent initiatives that contribute to measurable business outcomes.
• Strong experience in talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and culture.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and collaborating effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior business leaders, with strong business acumen and executive presence.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, transformation, and change.
• Strong analytical capabilities and familiarity with AI and emerging technologies in workforce and talent practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading people initiatives across the U.S. and India.
• Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth, healthcare services, or technology-enabled organizations.
• Familiarity with Organizational Health principles and leadership frameworks such as Working Genius, MBTI, or Five Behaviors.
• Advanced degree or relevant HR, organizational development, or change management certifications.

The Leader Who Will Thrive Here

You're a strategic, business-minded leader who understands the connection between people and performance. You enjoy developing leaders, building strong teams, and helping organizations reach their potential. You're curious, collaborative, comfortable challenging conventional thinking, and capable of translating strategy into meaningful results.

You believe that culture is shaped through leadership behaviors and everyday decisions, and you're energized by the opportunity to build on an organization's strengths while preparing it for the future.

Location & Travel

This is a U.S.-based remote position with direct leadership responsibility for team members in the United States and Chennai, India. Travel includes:

• Winston-Salem, NC: Approximately every other month.
• Chennai, India: Approximately 2–3 times annually.

Join EMS|MC

If you're a forward-thinking talent leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening organizations, and connecting people strategy to business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay range: $180,000 - $225,000 annually, with final compensation based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and business needs.  Individuals in this role are eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus plan, with a target annual bonus opportunity of 30% of base salary, subject to the terms of the plan and applicable performance criteria. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement plan, health coverage, paid time off, and other benefits provided in accordance with applicable law. Visit https://emsmc.com/careers/ to explore our total rewards package.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to support their ability to perform these essential functions. If you require an accommodation for this position or to participate in the application process, please contact HR at humanresources@emsmc.com.

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change to meet the needs of the business. This job description is not an implied contract of employment and does not alter the at-will employment relationship.

There is no anticipated closing date for applications; The role will remain open until filled.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future; this role does not offer current or future visa sponsorship.