Talent Operations Specialist – APAC (Japanese Speaker)

The American Express Talent Operations Team is a key function within the Colleague Services that is authorized to conduct and oversee the background verification and employment eligibility process. The information obtained through the background verification process assists American Express in making sound hiring decisions that ultimately protect the Company’s reputation and assets, promotes a safe work environment for employees and ensures high standards of integrity and performance. The Talent Operations Team is responsible for interpreting background check records and associated information in order to determine the eligibility of employment at American Express as well as ensuring each employee has provided the necessary employment authorization documentation to comply with applicable federal laws.

This position – Talent Operations Specialist – APAC (Japanese Speaker) will be based out to KL, Malaysia report to the Talent Operations Analyst – APAC. The individual will work with local and regional market teams across these regions to ensure processes starting from post verbal offer to Day 1 onboarding are compliant with both the local and regional standards established by American Express and local authorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills in Japanese (N2 or higher) and English. Detail orientation and critical thinking are key requirements to this position.
- Min overall 3+ years of work experience. Prior experience in HR operations or Recruitment function will be preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with effective resolution of conflicting priorities in a timely manner. Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
- Adapts quickly to changing work environment with ability to absorb additional responsibilities
- Being responsive and communicate clearly and transparently.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Tools, ORC and ability to learn new AI tools as needed
- Experience in managing tight deadlines, with multiple SLAs
- This is a hybrid role which requires 3 days to be onsite

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We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid or onsite arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.