Global Travel & Expense Specialist (Hybrid)

Global Travel & Expense Specialist (Hybrid - Shelton, CT)

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

• 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.

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

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

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.