You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what’s possible —and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That’s why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

Ensuring we have the right compensation and benefits offerings in place for our colleagues is central to our people strategy and in ensuring we attract, engage and retain the very best people. This position, in the International Compensation & Benefits team, will take accountability for leading the compensation and benefits agenda for the Australia & New Zealand. Reporting to the Director, Compensation & Benefits APAC, you will be responsible for supporting and implementing Compensation and Benefits (C&B) strategies, ongoing management of C&B programs and building strong vendor and stakeholder relationships.

• Be responsible for the management, development, implementation, and communication of benefit programs

• Provide Compensation & Benefits guidance and advice to Market HR / HR Business Partners to support the people agenda

• Lead and conduct compensation and benefits review, new hire offers, maintenance of Pay Ranges and review incentive plans, etc.

• Lead and manage Workers Compensation program, claims and reporting in partnership with key stakeholders

• Be responsible for compliance with all regulatory frameworks and American Express protocols, procedure, policies and audit requirements

• Lead external partner and vendor partnership to oversee benefit program delivery including contract negotiation of program content, delivery and cost etc.

• Be a subject matter expert to provide Year End support to Market HR / HR Business Partners, in making informed pay decisions on merit and bonuses

• Be responsible for WGEA reporting

• Lead Health and Wellbeing programs and initiatives in the market

• Drive the reward & recognition priorities in the market

• Work in partnership with Compensation and Benefit Operations, Medical teams, and HR teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of C&B related programs

• Leverage opportunities to participate in global and regional C&B projects in support of our wider HR strategy

• 10+ years of experience in the C&B function

• Strong technical skills in both compensation and benefits delivery

• Strong understanding of the key drivers of compensation and benefit plan program changes in current market environment

• Ability to handle third party advisers and vendors

• Strong problem solving and developed critical thinking skills

• Exceptional relationship building, influencing skills and ability to work autonomously with multiple stakeholders

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

Why American Express?

There’s a difference between having a job and making a difference.

American Express has been making a difference in people’s lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.

We’ve also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.

Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

The powerful backing of American Express.
Don’t make a difference without it.
Don’t live life without it.

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