Travel & Entertainment Supervisor Job in Schiller Park, IL
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Management
Travel & Entertainment Supervisor
Robert Half is looking for a Travel & Entertainment Supervisor for a client in the northwest suburbs. This is a hybrid position working 3 days on site and reports to the Sr. Manager of Accounts Payable. The Travel and Entertainment Supervisor oversees their organization's travel and entertainment expense policy, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. This role manages the day-to-day operations of corporate travel arrangements and entertainment expenditures, supervises a team (if applicable), and works closely with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, review, and approve travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Develop and implement T&E policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date with current laws and industry best practices.
- Oversee travel booking activities, including airfare, lodging, and ground transportation, focusing on cost savings and traveler safety.
- Supervise a team of T&E specialists or coordinators, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Liaise with travel agencies, hotels, airlines, and other external service providers to negotiate contracts and resolve issues.
- Provide training and guidance to employees regarding T&E policy compliance and best practices.
- Analyze expense reports for trends and anomalies; prepare reports for management to inform budgeting and vendor negotiations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies or non-compliance issues with expense submissions.
- Stay current with travel industry trends, expense management software, and available cost-saving opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with corporate travel management, expense auditing, or related supervisory roles.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with travel and expense management systems (e.g., Concur, SAP, or similar platforms).
This position offers a salary of $80,000-$85,000 and comes with a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and holiday pay.
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