People Services Supervisor - Travel and Expenses Operations

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. 

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid on night shift. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

Identified leader will provide Travel & Expense (T&E) expertise to the teams under the role responsibilities in all areas within the respective function. Responsible for the supervision of  teams of professionals (avg 20 people cross GM Locations) handling the day-to-day Travel & Expense Operations activities (expense report processing and audit, corporate card and aged transactions management, and employee inquiry handling); cross-function with Global Services Delivery Teams, Finance, HR, and regional stakeholders to enable compliance, operational excellence, and the success of the business.

What You'll Do

• Leads Global T&E Operations driving strategic alignment between operational execution and business objectives.

• Responsible for the supervision of People Services – Global Travel & Expenses Operations - Travel & Expense professionals handling the day-to-day activities and performance, which includes the transition/migration and stabilization of T&E activities to the agreed GBS SSC site.

• Ensures T&E operations (pre-/post-payment audits, corporate card and aged transactions, employee support via cases/calls, and issue resolution) are executed in alignment with Global Travel & Expense policies, corporate card policies, and global/regional controls.

• Acts as a key liaison and trusted individual to business leaders and stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency and value delivered.

• Owns the governance of escalations across all service sites, ensuring structured resolution, risk mitigation and continuous improvement.

• Drives cross-functional collaboration, influencing stakeholders and enabling seamless integration between regions and business units.

• Leverage data insights and performance metrics to inform decision-making, identity trends and proactively address operational challenges.

• Champions a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence across the global travel function.

Scope of Responsibility:

• People Management – Leads the day-to-day T&E operations and team performance, including workload distribution, scheduling, coaching, development, and performance management to sustain a high-performing team.

• Continuous Improvement – Identifies and delivers process and automation improvements using audit, aging, and card metrics, partnering with stakeholders and maintaining the BPD Wall to track and communicate objectives and results.

• Project Management – Manages and executes T&E-related projects (implementations, system enhancements, migrations) by following project plans, timelines, and standards while proactively managing risks and issues through go-live and stabilization.

• Relationship Management – Builds strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and represents People Services – T&E in cross-functional initiatives related to process, policy, and control improvements.

• Operational Efficiency – Oversees operational performance (volume, backlog, aging, quality, schedule adherence, contacts), handles escalations, performs quality checks, and designs schedules aligned to demand, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Complaint Management – Ensures timely resolution of T&E and corporate card inquiries, conducts root cause analysis, and drives preventive actions while owning complex issues through to resolution.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.

• Minimum of 3 years management experience in a Shared Services / Contact Center / Global Business Services environment, preferably in Travel & Expense, Accounts Payable, or related Finance/HR operations.

• Management experience in managing diverse and multi-cultural teams across regions/time zones.

• Experience working for a multinational organization and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders internationally is preferred.

• Experience in Travel & Expense policy implementation, corporate card governance, and audit/compliance-related activities is an advantage.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proven hands-on experience with Travel & Expense and HR/Finance systems, including tools such as SAP Concur (or equivalent), corporate card platforms (e.g., CitiManager), HR/Finance systems (e.g., PeopleSoft or Workday), case management systems, knowledge bases, employee portals, telephony/contact center platforms, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, KNIME).

• Experience developing and maintaining business process documentation, including process maps, desk procedures, specifications, test scripts, training materials, and change control.

• Professional proficiency in English is required; Spanish proficiency is preferred.

About GM

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