Travel Management Specialist (St Thomas, ON)-VOL000380
Primary Location
Canada-Ontario
Description
Drive your Career!
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 Mangement 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 the 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 and provide 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 :
- Provide professional support in negotiations with service providers and travel agencies
- Establish and maintain relationships with preferred partners for travel services, ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Responsible for determining travel policies and regularly adapting them to local, legal and corporate requirements.
- Provide professional support in optimizing the procurement process for all travel services, including consolidating demand
- Oversee and control travel expenses at a higher level in alignment with travel policy guidelines.
- Conduct quality controls and generate reports on processes and workflows, highlighting necessary improvements.
- Foster an employee-oriented approach to travel management, addressing inquiries and providing professional assistance to enhance overall employee experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, vocational training as a travel agent or a comparable qualification
- Working experience in SAP Concur
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in travel management
- Project management experience considered an asset.
- Familiarity with the purpose and logistics of corporate travel
- Experience with local and global travel practices
What you’ll get in return :
- A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
- Opportunities for development
- 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 federal, or local laws.
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process.
If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee.
Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AS1
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