Staff People Operations Specialist

American Express is hiring a Staff People Operations Specialist to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff People Operations Specialist, you'll support our people and build a great remote culture. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll support our people and build a great remote culture, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Administer benefits and policies • Advise managers on people matters • Manage HR processes and the employee lifecycle • Maintain accurate HR records • Support hiring and onboarding What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Home office and wellness stipends • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. American Express is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong interpersonal skills • HR experience • Organized and detail-oriented • Discretion and confidentiality Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team