Japanese Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Staffmark; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D/LTD

PTO/Holidays

401k

Job summary

Staffmark in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking a Japanese bilingual Customer Service Representative to join our professional services team. This hybrid role requires one day per week in the office, with hours from 9:00am to 6:00pm and some flexibility.

You will act as a liaison between customers, external providers, and internal teams to resolve inquiries, track case status, and determine next steps. Comprehensive training and industry certifications support career growth.

Qualifications

• Japanese bilingual skills required (business-level fluency in reading, writing, and speaking).
• Prior clerical or administrative experience required.
• Customer service experience in a business setting is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between customers, external service providers, and internal teams to support the resolution of customer inquiries and service issues.
• Research customer inquiries and review case information to identify issues, determine the cause, and coordinate appropriate next steps.
• Assist customers with understanding statements, case status, requests for additional information, and other service-related communications.
• Assist with unresolved, incorrectly processed, or outstanding customer requests and service issues.
• Coordinate with external service providers regarding authorization and service-related issues, including requirements, status, and next steps.
• Assist customers with questions regarding available services and coverage by reviewing relevant information and confirming applicable requirements, limitations, and procedures.
• Communicate with external service providers to escalation issues when additional review or intervention is required.

Skills

Japanese bilingual

Clerical/administrative experience

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Japanese Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Location: Greater Chicago Area (Hybrid, once a week onsite)
Hours: 9:00am–6:00pm (±120 min flexibility)

Classification: Non‑Exempt, Full‑Time, Direct‑Hire

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Japanese Bilingual Customer Service professional to join a well‑established professional services company.

This hybrid position, with one day per week in the office, is ideal for someone who is proactive, organized, and able to work independently in a remote environment.

More specifically, the ideal candidate will be someone who can understand each customer’s situation, identify what needs to be done, and clearly determine the next steps to resolve each issue.

They should be persistent with follow‑ups, especially when it is difficult to reach an external contact or obtain the information needed, and be able to keep track of each case’s status and next steps until the issue is resolved.

Strong coordination and communication skills are also important, as the person will work with customers, external partners, and internal teams to gather information, resolve issues, and keep each case moving forward.

We would also like someone who does not simply wait for instructions, but takes ownership of their cases, prioritizes follow‑ups, and proactively looks for the next action needed to move each issue forward.

Comprehensive training will be provided, and the company supports employees in obtaining industry‑related certifications for career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between customers, external service providers, and internal teams to support the resolution of customer inquiries and service issues
• Research customer inquiries and review case information to identify issues, determine the cause, and coordinate appropriate next steps
• Assist customers with understanding statements, case status, requests for additional information, and other service‑related communications
• Assist with unresolved, incorrectly processed, or outstanding customer requests and service issues
• Coordinate with external service providers regarding authorization and service‑related issues, including requirements, status, and next steps
• Assist customers with questions regarding available services and coverage by reviewing relevant information and confirming applicable requirements, limitations, and procedures
• Communicate with external service providers to escalation issues when additional review or intervention is required

Qualifications:

• Japanese bilingual skills required (business‑level fluency in reading, writing, and speaking)
• Prior clerical or administrative experience required
• Customer service experience in a business setting is a plus.
• Interest in developing professional skills, includinga certification in business‑related services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic Microsoft Office and computer skills.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D/LTD, PTO, Holidays, and 401k.