Travel Operations Specialist

Synechron•Piscataway, NJ

1d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and service-driven professional to manage end-to-end corporate travel booking operations, ensuring seamless execution, policy compliance, and high stakeholder satisfaction across global travel requirements. The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Piscataway, NJ is $45k - $50k/year & benefits (see below).

Requirements

Understanding of visa requirements for key business travel destinations (US, UK, Schengen, APAC)
Awareness of documentation required for business visas (invitation letters, travel itineraries, etc.)
Ability to coordinate with internal teams/vendors for visa processing timelines and travel alignment
Strong knowledge of global travel booking processes (air + hotel)
Good understanding of fare structures, routing logic, and airline policies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work under pressure with quick turnaround times
High attention to accuracy and compliance
2+ years of experience in corporate travel management / ticketing

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Domestic/International travel bookings is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end air ticketing and accommodation bookings for domestic and international travel
Handle both routine and priority travel requests within defined TAT
Ensure cost-effective options aligned with corporate travel policy
Maintain accuracy in bookings (dates, sectors, fare rules, traveler details)
Proactively suggest optimized itineraries balancing cost, convenience, and travel time
Conduct timely hotel reconfirmations to avoid no-shows or booking discrepancies
Coordinate with vendors to ensure rate adherence and service quality
Address and resolve real-time booking issues/escalations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors for smooth execution of bookings
Support team during peak volumes and urgent requests
Ensure all bookings are properly updated and tracked in systems/tools

Benefits

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
Maternity & paternity leave plans.
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Commuter benefits (varies by region).
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A flat and approachable organization.
A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.