Travel Management Specialist (St Thomas, ON)

Audi Canada; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Travel Management Specialist in St. Thomas, ON. The role involves negotiating travel policies, managing travel expenses, and enhancing employee experience. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible and collaborative team dynamic

Employer-paid benefits

Opportunities for community involvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in travel management.
• Understanding of corporate travel logistics and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support in negotiations with service providers.
• Determine travel policies and adapt them to legal requirements.
• Optimize procurement process for all travel services.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Corporate Travel Logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Vocational training as a travel agent

Tools

SAP Concur

Job description

Travel Management Specialist (St Thomas, ON) - VOL000380

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Description

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for a Travel Management Specialist based out of St. Thomas, ON.

Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment, and the economy. To reach these goals, we need your POWER!

For the initial ramp-up phase of our North American operations, we are looking for a passionate Travel Management Specialist who wants to CELLebrate in fast-paced and fast-changing environments. As part of the ramp-up team, you will work closely with the HR Team in St. Thomas, our PowerCo SE team members at Headquarters in Germany, as well as colleagues from Volkswagen Group Canada in Ajax, ON. Reporting temporarily to the Chief Human Resources Officer for VGCA, you will be responsible for determining travel policies and regularly adapting them to legal and corporate requirements, providing professional support in negotiations with service providers and travel agencies.

This is a temporary flex hybrid model requiring 2 days in the St. Thomas office.

Primary Responsibilities :

1. Provide professional support in negotiations with service providers and travel agencies
2. Establish and maintain relationships with preferred partners for travel services, ensuring high-quality service delivery
3. Determine travel policies and regularly adapt them to local, legal, and corporate requirements
4. Optimize the procurement process for all travel services, including consolidating demand
5. Oversee and control travel expenses in alignment with travel policy guidelines
6. Conduct quality controls and generate reports on processes and workflows, highlighting necessary improvements
7. Address inquiries and provide professional assistance to enhance overall employee experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, vocational training as a travel agent, or a comparable qualification
• Experience with SAP Concur
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in travel management
• Project management experience is an asset
• Understanding of corporate travel logistics and practices
• Experience with local and global travel practices

What you’ll get in return :

• A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
• Competitive employer-paid benefits and overall compensation package
• And much more!

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during the application process. If you require an accommodation, please inform us in advance. If selected for an interview and accommodations are needed, please advise the Recruiter to determine appropriate arrangements. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AS1