Do you enjoy figuring out localization problems, working with technology and helping others get things done?
Are you excited to build broad expertise across localization operations, tools and workflows?
About our Team:-
GLoSS (Global Localization Solutions & Services) is Elsevier's central localization technology and expertise service. We deliver shared infrastructure, AI-powered translation tools, linguistic data assets, and localization expertise to teams across the business, from Journal Operations and Clinical Solutions to Marketing and Product. Launched in 2021, we've grown rapidly and work in a matrixed environment with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
We are part of Operations and sit within the AI and Knowledge Operations department. Our team is small, high-impact, and globally distributed. This role is based in India and reports to the Localization Solutions Manager in Amsterdam.
About the Role:-
As Associate Localization Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting GLoSS as the person who makes sure our tools run smoothly, our users are supported, and our day-to-day requests are handled well. You'll work closely with senior team members who own the stakeholder relationships and strategy to support a diverse range of teams across Elsevier: contributing to a small team that punches well above its size.
You thrive working independently, communicating proactively, and using your own judgment to solve problems and move work forward. You are comfortable working across different localization tools and stages of workflows hands-on, and have a curious learning mindset when it comes to new tools, ways of working and AI. You bring a service mindset, meaning you follow through, close loops, and take ownership of the work in your lane.
Over time, this role can grow into a full Localization Specialist position as you deepen your expertise and expand your scope within GLoSS.
Responsibilities:-
- Provide day-to-day operational support across GLoSS tools, including our TMS, AI translation solutions, and AI voice platform
- Onboard and train new users on localization tools, workflows, and best practices
- Create and maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides
- Troubleshoot tool and workflow issues, following up independently with stakeholders to close the loop
- Support vendor coordination and communication
- Liaise with stakeholders across a globally distributed, matrixed organization on day-to-day requests and questions
Requirements:-
- Hands-on experience with localization workflows and at least one TMS platform
- Confident communicator in English: able to explain tools and processes clearly, guide users through onboarding, and follow up with stakeholders independently
- You take initiative, work things out independently, and use your own judgment to move work forward
- Comfortable with ambiguity and a dynamic, fast-moving environment: you don't need everything defined before you act
- Intellectually curious and eager to learn you pick up new tools and ways of working quickly
- 2 to 3 years of experience working in localization
Work in a way that works for you: -
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, family leave and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
Working for you: -
At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)
- Group Life insurance/accident policy
- Generous long-service awards
- New Baby gift
- Subsidized food provided (applies to India- Chennai)
- Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday and Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Free Transport provided to and from the office (applies to India-Chennai)
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A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s
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Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with localization workflows
- Experience with at least one Translation Management System platform
- Confident English communication skills
- Ability to explain tools and processes clearly and guide users through onboarding
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and use sound judgment
- Comfort working with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
- Ability to learn new tools and ways of working quickly
- Two to three years of experience working in localization
RELX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RELX and has not been reviewed or approved by RELX.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, alongside other financial protections such as life and disability coverage. Tuition reimbursement and share purchase access further broaden the financial value of the package beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous vacation allowances, mental health days, and options like sabbaticals and tiered PTO by tenure. Parental and caregiving leaves are described in detail, reinforcing time-away benefits as a standout component of the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are supported by offerings such as mental health support (e.g., app access), EAP resources, gym-related perks, and wellness incentives. Flexible working hours and related work-life supports add to the perceived day-to-day value of benefits.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries. We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. We do this by leveraging a deep understanding of our customers to create innovative solutions which combine content and data with analytics and technology in global platforms. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. We operate in four major market segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions.
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