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

Hubbell Incorporated; Sunnyside (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Travel & Expense (T&E) Specialist to optimize our global T&E program and ensure policy compliance. The role requires advanced SAP Concur administration, card program oversight, and strong analytics to drive cost efficiencies and process improvements.

The position partners with IT, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a compliant, scalable expense system, while supporting user adoption and training across regions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Travel & Expense management or hospitality experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as SAP Concur Expense System Administrator (restricted admin) and manage configurations, workflows, and user access.
• Oversee Travel and Purchasing Card (PCARD) programs, including setup, maintenance, and user support; liaise with providers.
• Ensure compliance with T&E policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards; monitor and document activities; drive corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline T&E and card processes and support global standardization.
• Produce and analyze T&E and corporate card reports; deliver insights to leadership and maintain dashboards.
• Develop and deliver training materials for employees and approvers on Concur Expense and card programs.

Skills

System Administration

Expense Management

Corporate Card Programs

Policy Compliance

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP Concur

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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 a 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.
• Corporate Card Program Management Oversee the administration of Travel and Purchasing Card (PCARD) programs, including card issuance, maintenance, and user support; serve as primary liaison with card providers for account setup, credit limit adjustments, and issue resolution; monitor card usage to ensure policy compliance and provide training.
• 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; review expense reports and transactions for compliance and escalate issues.
• 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.
• Training & Support Develop and deliver training materials for employees and approvers on Concur Expense and corporate card programs; serve as subject‑matter expert for system functionality and T&E inquiries.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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, 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.