Remote Customer Support (German) - Elavon Poland — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is advertised as remote but comes with a significant caveat: candidates near an Elavon office location must work on-site at least three days per week. This makes it unsuitable for full-time nomads who move frequently, but could work well for someone based in Poland who wants occasional flexibility.
Timezone constraints are real and non-negotiable. Shifts run 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00 CET. This is Central European Time, meaning you'd need to be within roughly UTC+1 to UTC+3 to work comfortably. Popular nomad destinations that align well include:
- Tbilisi, Georgia (UTC+4) — only one hour off CET; affordable living ~$800–$1,200/month. A stretch but workable with early shifts.
- Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+0/+1) — perfectly aligned with CET in summer; cost of living ~$1,500–$2,000/month. Portugal's digital nomad visa is an option for non-EU citizens.
- Warsaw or Kraków, Poland — CET-native, lower cost of living (~$1,000–$1,500/month), and no visa complexity for EU citizens.
The live phone support component is a key limitation for nomads — you'll need a reliable, quiet internet connection at all times during shifts. This is not an async role. No travel-specific perks (coworking allowances, equipment stipends) are mentioned in the posting.
Bottom line: best suited for someone settled in Poland or a nearby CET-timezone country, not a globe-trotting nomad.
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Working Hours: Shift-based (08:00–16:00 and 09:00–17:00 CET)
Languages Required: Fluent in German and Polish
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and customer-centric Customer Support Specialist with German to join our remote team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, providing support across multiple channels including phone, email, and live chat. Your ability to communicate fluently in both German and Polish will be essential in delivering a seamless customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle inbound customer calls with professionalism and empathy.
- Respond to customer inquiries via email, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
- Provide real-time support through live chat, maintaining a friendly and helpful tone.
- Troubleshoot customer issues and escalate when necessary.
- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions using internal systems.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve complex customer issues.
- Uphold a customer-first mindset in every interaction.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in customer service or support roles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and Polish.
- Ability to work flexible shifts between 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM CET.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working remotely and independently.
Remote + Hybrid/Flexible Schedule:
The role is posted as remote; however, candidates who are located near any one of our locations would be required to work on site at least three days per week.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.
Total Rewards
U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.
We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:
Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness.
Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.
We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.
We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.
Closing Date
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.