Global Travel & Expense Specialist (Hybrid)

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Job Overview The T&E Specialist is responsible for supporting and optimizing the company’s global Travel & Expense program, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal audit standards. This role requires advanced expertise in SAP Concur Expense, including restricted system administration capabilities, to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the expense management platform. Additionally, the T&E Specialist will oversee corporate card programs (Travel and Purchasing/PCARD), ensuring smooth issuance, maintenance, and user support. The ideal candidate will partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver seamless employee experience while driving process improvements, cost efficiencies, and robust compliance monitoring. A Day In The Life Key Responsibilities System Administration & Expense Management Act as the SAP Concur Expense System Administrator (restricted admin), managing configurations, workflows, and user access. Maintain system integrity through regular audits, updates, and issue resolution. Partner with IT and Finance on system integrations and data feeds (e.g., HRIS, ERP). Corporate Card Program Management Oversee the administration of Travel and Purchasing Card (PCARD) programs, including card issuance, maintenance, and user support. Serve as the primary liaison with card providers for account setup, credit limit adjustments, and issue resolution. Monitor card usage to ensure policy compliance, resolve discrepancies, and provide employee training on proper usage and expense reporting. Policy, Compliance & Internal Audit Ensure adherence to corporate T&E policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards across all regions. Support compliance through ongoing monitoring, internal audits, and documentation. Drive corrective actions and process improvements based on audit findings. Review expense reports and transactions for compliance and escalate issues when necessary. Process Optimization Identify and implement opportunities to streamline T&E and card processes, improving efficiency and user experience. Support global standardization initiatives and adoption of best practices. Reporting, Analytics & Monitoring Produce and analyze T&E and corporate card reports to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and compliance risks. Deliver actionable insights to leadership and maintain dashboards to support monitoring and audit readiness. Training & Support Develop and deliver training materials for employees and approvers on Concur Expense and corporate card programs. Serve as a subject matter expert for system functionality and T&E-related inquiries. What will help you thrive in this role? Qualifications Required: 3+ years of experience in Travel & Expense management or equivalent experience in the hospitality industry Experience managing corporate card programs (Travel and PCARD) Strong knowledge of expense workflows, audit rules, and compliance standards Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university Preferred: Experience with global T&E programs and multi-currency environments Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Hands-on experience with SAP Concur Expense administration (restricted admin) or equivalent Core Competencies Strong attention to detail with advanced problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent analytical, reporting, and compliance monitoring capabilities Success in this role comes from combining strong technical expertise with a compliance-driven, user-focused mindset. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with SAP Concur administration and corporate card programs, along with a deep understanding of T&E policies, audit controls, and global compliance requirements. You are detail-oriented and proactive in identifying issues, analyzing data, and driving process improvements that enhance efficiency and user experience. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills will enable you to effectively train users, resolve issues, and partner with Finance and IT teams to deliver a seamless, scalable program. Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Unified Business Solutions Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.