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HR Associate – Japanese , Lifecycle Data Management

Amazon Philippines

Our overall mission is simple: We want Amazon to be the place where our customers can find, discover and buy anything online. Whatever our customers want, we will find the means to deliver it. With your help, Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds. This is your chance to make history. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build trust of our customers and sellers. Amazon hires the brightest minds, are you one of them?

At Amazon, we are looking to build a brand new HR shared services team in Manila to support Amazon’s growth globally. The hub will provide a multi-language capability to our internal customers and we are looking for HR Administrators to join our growing Shared Services team. HR Services teams will be driving to redesign the processes and tools for service globalization and infinite scalability, providing an innovative and frustration-free experience to our employees around the world. With the service hub being built in Manila, the team will provide instant and high quality services across APAC and the globe, to Amazon business, managers and employees. Services include but not restricted to employee transactional processes, such as job and personal data changes, letter generation, contract extension, and related activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process personal and job data changes with basic pay-impact; with high level of accuracy based on guidelines set for the country being supported
  • Generate letters and documents requested by customers
  • Meets the KPI goals set by the organization.
  • Communicates to process lead if there is a grey area in a process that needs to be resolved or documented.
  • Identifies and flags any process improvement opportunities to streamline the process if necessary, and adds ideas to ACES idea box, in coordination and alignment with process lead
  • Manages confidential and sensitive employee information and adheres to strict confidentiality standards.
  • Seeks counsel from a lead for any cases where a standardized response/resolution may not be appropriate, when they are not trained on the task, or if there otherwise may be a negative customer impact.
Basic Qualifications
  • Must be fluent in spoken and written Japanese
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with employees to explain and resolve queries and concerns. This could be via email, chat, or very rarely, calls.
  • Computer literacy (Excel, Work, Outlook)
  • With at least 1 year of work experience in HR/similar role -Problem solver – able to troubleshoot issues independently or escalate when necessary
  • With sense of accountability and sound personal judgment
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 1+ years experience in HR Shared Services or in a related field
  • Knowledge of HR systems (PeopleSoft, OnBase, Oracle)
  • Proven analytical capabilities, comfortable working with large amounts of data and in developing metrics and reporting.
  • With project involvement experience

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly at the Amazon PH website through this link.

Junior Linguist

QwertyWorks

About QwertyWorks

In a world that gets even smaller and more interconnected, all kinds of products and services enter new markets every day, making it a fundamental challenge for producers and consumers to understand and be understood. Better communication means better access to more choices, thus better lives.

QwertyWorks believes that no machine can ever connect people better than human linguists who can capture original content, context and tone and convey it into the ever-evolving local language.

Job Description
  • Maintains or exceeds daily quota of 2,500 weighted words (or at least 1,250 weighted words for Probationary Employee) with the highest quality possible; in other words, to maintain a balance dose of quality and quantity in a constant manner.
  • Performs “peer proofreading” and works collaboratively when assigned.
  • Readily answers queries from fellow linguists and helps educate everyone, including and especially themselves, on the best technical practices on a day-to-day basis.
  • Helps guarantee the highest possible quality for all deliveries and not just their own, and actively participates in regular technical training and meeting sessions, examinations, and other activities for the continuous improvement of the team as assigned by the Senior Linguists, Localization Editors, and the rest of the management.
  • Readily helps identify weak technical systems and brainstorms for potential improvements and corrective and preventive actions upon request or when the need arises.
  • Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Job Qualifications
  • Educational Attainment: At least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Linguistics, Languages, Literature, Translation Studies, Philippine Studies, Journalism or other related courses is required. Those who have taken up a few subjects in translation (translation theories, Filipino translations, etc.) will have an advantage. For division-specific applications, graduates of relevant degrees (e.g. a Computer Science degree for IT Division applicants and a Legal Management degree for Legal Division applicants) and/or those with relevant experiences in their chosen fields will be primarily considered.
  • Languages: Applicants must be bilingual—highly fluent in English and a native speaker of Filipino/Tagalog; Knowledge in any other global and local languages will serve as an advantage.
  • Skills
    • Computer/technology literacy
    • Keen orientation to details and deadlines
    • Writing, editing, and proofreading
    • Multitasking and time management
    • Ability to balance speed and quality
    • Oral and written communication
    • Linguistic knowledge
  • Applicants must be adaptable to changes, can easily shift between being an independent worker and a team player, and can work under less to zero supervision. The applicants must also be willing to work in Marikina/Antipolo area (along Marcos Hi-way).

Contact person for application: Katherine Peñaflor. Send resumé to hr@qwertyworks.com.

Conversation Designer

ISSI Corporation

About ISSI Corp.

We are a specialized business process solutions company that strives to provide the global insurance industry with strong support, stability and long-term peace of mind. Founded in 2010, ISSI Corp is a Manila-based company with over a decade of experience in supporting insurers with Contact Center Solutions, Back-office Support and Sales & Marketing.

Please contact Lloyd Delos Arcos for more details about this job opportunity at john.delosarcos@issicorp.com.

Job Description
  • Maintains or exceeds daily quota of 2,500 weighted words (or at least 1,250 weighted words for Probationary Employee) with the highest quality possible; in other words, to maintain a balance dose of quality and quantity in a constant manner.
  • Performs “peer proofreading” and works collaboratively when assigned.
  • Readily answers queries from fellow linguists and helps educate everyone, including and especially themselves, on the best technical practices on a day-to-day basis.
  • Helps guarantee the highest possible quality for all deliveries and not just their own, and actively participates in regular technical training and meeting sessions, examinations, and other activities for the continuous improvement of the team as assigned by the Senior Linguists, Localization Editors, and the rest of the management.
  • Readily helps identify weak technical systems and brainstorms for potential improvements and corrective and preventive actions upon request or when the need arises.
  • Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications

  • Educational Attainment: At least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Linguistics, Languages, Literature, Translation Studies, Philippine Studies, Journalism or other related courses is required. Those who have taken up a few subjects in translation (translation theories, Filipino translations, etc.) will have an advantage. For division-specific applications, graduates of relevant degrees (e.g. a Computer Science degree for IT Division applicants and a Legal Management degree for Legal Division applicants) and/or those with relevant experiences in their chosen fields will be primarily considered.
  • Languages: Applicants must be bilingual—highly fluent in English and a native speaker of Filipino/Tagalog; Knowledge in any other global and local languages will serve as an advantage.
  • Skills
    • Computer/technology literacy
    • Keen orientation to details and deadlines
    • Writing, editing, and proofreading
    • Multitasking and time management
    • Ability to balance speed and quality
    • Oral and written communication
    • Linguistic knowledge
  • Applicants must be adaptable to changes, can easily shift between being an independent worker and a team player, and can work under less to zero supervision. Applicants must also be willing to work in Marikina/Antipolo area (along Marcos Hi-way)

Contact person for application: Katherine Peñaflor. Send your resumé to hr@qwertyworks.com.

Associate Specialist (Japanese or Korean Speakers)

Medtronic

About Medtronic

Established in 2015, Medtronic Philippines is committed to best-in-class patient and customer experience by delivering  capacity, scalability, sustainable productivity levels and innovative solutions to our stakeholders, patients and customers. 

The establishment has over 450 employees on-site and is Great Place to Work Certified.

Job Description

The Associate Specialist will join our team in Manila Shared Services to support on process and/or product improvements. Specifically this will include:

  • Translate Japanese/Korean documents into English 
  • System update

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree holder required
  • Proficient in reading and speaking English and Japanese (or Korean) language
  • Computer literacy including sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

How to Apply

We accept applications via our system. Register your interest here.

What We Offer 

We recognize the personal worth of employees by providing an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunity, and means to share in the company’s success. We believe in rewarding our staff with a complete package of benefits designed to support them at every career and life stage. As a result, our employees have access to the following benefits, to name a few:   

  • Our global well-being program supports your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. 
  • Medtronic Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support and resources to build and enhance employee and organizational resilience, productivity, teamwork and psychologically healthy workplaces. 
  • Various insurance benefits include Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Insurance, Life, Disability and Accident Insurance. 
  • We have generous employee referral programs, employees stock purchase plan, leave benefits, and more!   

Japanese Translator/Interpreter

Premium Warranty Services Philippines Inc.

About Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc.

Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc. (PWSPI) is an auto mobility company established through a joint venture between GT Mobility Ventures, Inc. (GTMV) – a partnership between GT Capital Automotive Dealership Holdings, Inc. (GTCAD) and Mitsui & Co, Japan and Premium Group Co. Ltd., Japan’s number one automotive warranty provider. PWSPI envisions itself to be the premier provider of both inspection and warranty services for secondhand vehicles in the Philippines.

Job Description
  • Translation / Interpretation
    • Translate documents, email correspondences; interpret for meetings with internal and external parties.
  • Business Planning
    • Conduct relevant market research, plan, propose, and execute business strategies.
  • Operations and System Development
    • Collaborate with internal departments; identify, assess and provide proposal for resolution on own initiative.
  • Data Management
    • Assist with organizing, data extraction and analysis; generate reports 
  • Mentoring
    • Coach inexperienced team members and provide well-informed advice on procedures and work methods.
  • Others
    • Perform tasks as may be assigned by the Management.
Qualifications
  • TOEIC Score
    • Speaking: 200/200, Writing: 200/200
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test: N1
    • Business Japanese Test: J2
  • Comfortable in speaking English with business professionals.
  • Knowledge in MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience as Interpreter: at least 3 years
Personality Requirement

Willing to work proactively, rather than having a fixed mindset of scope of work. Respects and observes internal controls and policies of the Company.

Please contact Mariel Grace B. Loreto <mariel.loreto@pwsp.com.ph> for more information.

Japanese Bilingual Service Desk Agent

Fujitsu

A language assessment will be conducted regardless of the JLPT level attained. Interested applicants may contact Abigail Joy C. Atraje at a.atraje@fujitsu.com.

Bilingual Job Opportunity (Japanese)

IBM

Are you up for a challenge? Are you looking to start your career journey? Join us and become part of a diverse and global team of thinkers and doers. Work with exceptional, insightful, imaginative people who nurtures creativity and individuality. IBM is looking for fresh graduates who are proficient in speaking Japanese! We have opportunities across our Information Technology, Human Resources, and Finance roles.

Interested candidates may send their applications to this email addresses:

Ontologist for AI Startup

Mind AI

A startup, MIND AI (https://www.mind.ai) is working on a brand new paradigm in artificial intelligence. We are looking to innovate REAL AI. Not just natural language processing but natural language reasoning. We need versatile talents who are interested in changing the world. This is not deep learning but something totally new. And we need people with open and creative minds.

We need someone who knows what language is, how meaning is related, and how it works. And
can explain it to human and machine, both in ontological representation. Knowledge of ontology
and epistemology (as per metaphysics) would help greatly.

Specifically, the Ontologist will work on the:

  • Development of domain-specific ontology
  • Development of common-sense ontology
  • Collaborate with other computational linguists to integrate data
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Graduate degree in information science, linguistics, philosophy or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience using and developing formal ontologies
  • Experience translating business requirements into technical/functional ontology implementation for the engineers
  • Experience deploying ontologies
  • Experience in scripting
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers and linguists
  • Ability to quickly understand and master novel frameworks
  • Minimum 2 years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Expertise in building ontologies, taxonomies, and semantic relation frameworks
  • Experience in programming in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
  • Experience in using grammars to interpret novel structures
  • Experience with statistical language modeling
  • Excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and detail oriented
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment
  • Experience with Universal Dependencies & Penn Treebank II Tags
    Familiarity with the 3 the types of logical reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, and Abductive)
CONDITION FOR EMPLOYMENT
  • Work remotely but willing to travel to Seoul two times per year for 6 ~ 12 weeks, or perhaps more often/a bit longer
  • We will provide a relocation package if you want to relocate to Seoul (we will sponsor the working visa)
  • Salary will be highly competitive.

Contact: ont-jobs@mind.ai with you CV/resume & cover letter (optional)

Computational Linguist for AI Startup

Mind AI

Would you like to work on a REAL AI? Not just processing but Natural Language Reasoning. We (http://www.mind.ai) are a startup, developing a new paradigm and we are looking for versatile talent who is interested in changing the world. This is not deep learning but something totally new. We need people with open and creative minds.

We need someone who knows what language is, and how it works. And can explain it to human
and machine, both. Natural language parsing and generation. Will interface with lexical parsers.
Knowledge of ontology and epistemology (as per metaphysics) would help greatly.

Specifically, the Computational Linguist will:

  • Provide analysis of natural language sentences to fit into our data model (universal dependencies & Penn Treebank II tags)
  • Measure and analyze the accuracy of the lexical parser
  • Work on scaling, contextualization/disambiguation, further development of knowledge representation
  • Development of common-sense ontology
  • Incorporation of existing knowledge bases (SUMO, YAGO, CYC etc)
  • Coordination with software engineers in implementation
  • Collaborate with other Computational Linguists to integrate data
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master’s or higher degree in a relevant field (related to linguistics)
  • 2+ years experience in computational linguistics (4+ years experience in related fields), language data processing, semantics, or philosophy of language
  • Experience with language annotation and other forms of data markup
  • Experience working with speech and text language data in multiple languages
  • Fluency in English (second language is a plus – Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Expertise in building ontologies, taxonomies, and semantic relation frameworks
  • Experience in programming in Perl, Python, or another scripting language
  • Experience in using grammars to interpret novel structures
  • Experience with statistical language modeling
  • Excellent communication, strong organizational skills and very detail oriented
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment
  • Experience with Universal Dependencies & Penn Treebank II Tags
  • Familiarity with the 3 types of logical reasoning (deductive, inductive & abductive)
Condition for employment
  • Work remotely but willing to travel to Seoul two times per year for 6 ~ 12 weeks, or perhaps more often/a bit longer
  • We will provide a relocation package if you want to relocate to Seoul (we will sponsor the working visa)
  • Salary will be highly competitive.

Contact: ling-jobs@mind.ai with CV/resume & cover letter (optional)