Job Description Compensation & Benefits Analyst 9th in Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces in the Philippines 2026 10th in Fortune Magazine's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies 4th in Great Place to Work's Best Company To Work For 2025 Top GBS Employers for the Philippines (2025) by the Everest Group At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. How will you make an impact in this role The Compensation and Benefits Specialist will be part of the Colleague Total Rewards and Wellbeing (CTRW) team within the Colleague Experience Group (CEG), Philippines. This role will lead the support and implementation of Compensation & Benefits (C&B) strategies, oversee the ongoing management of C&B programs, and build strong vendor partnerships. The position reports to the Manager - Compensation & Benefits. Key Responsibilities: Support, partner, and take accountability for reviewing, enhancing, and implementing total rewards priorities in the market, ensuring compliance with all associated programs. Provide expert Compensation & Benefits guidance to the wider Colleague Experience Group, colleagues and leaders, and facilitate C&B education sessions for internal teams. Deliver compensation framework support, including, reviewing and advising on compensation offers for new hires and internal movements, maintaining and reviewing pay ranges and supporting year-end compensation processes Conduct compensation and benefits benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness. Drive colleague engagement and participation in benefits programs through effective and well-structured communication strategies. Participate in regional and global initiatives and C&B projects. Support vendor management activities, ensuring governance standards and requirements are met. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, as well as American Express protocols, policies, and procedures. Partner with Compensation & Benefits Operations, Medical teams, broader CEG teams, and Business Partners to ensure seamless execution and delivery of C&B programs. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years' experience in Compensation & Benefits Strong analytical, data-driven, and problem-solving capabilities, with project management experience (required) Bachelor's degree (required) Experience working with an HR consulting firm (preferred) Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder influencing skills Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders High level of accountability, ownership, and integrity Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with an HR consulting firm (preferred) Additional Details: Location: BGC Corporate Center 2, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Workplace Flexibility: Full time. Must be amenable to follow a hybrid work arrangement (onsite and work from home) Work From Home Requirements: Must have at least 25 mbps internet connection plan / speed Must have a private & quiet area to work at home American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives 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, onsite or virtual 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. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the Philippines is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
