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Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
General Role Purpose:
The Travel Officer is responsible for coordinating and administering employee travel arrangements in line with company policies. The role ensures cost-effective, compliant, and efficient travel support while delivering a positive employee experience.
Qualifications:
Proven work experience as a Travel Agent.
Knowledge of computer reservations systems, and e traveling.
Fluency in English; multilingualism is a plus.
Strong sales skills and commercial awareness
Ability to interact, communicate and negotiate effectively.
Sound knowledge of domestic and international travel trends.
Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or relevant field.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
2–4 years’ experience in travel coordination, HR administration, or shared services
Experience working with travel management companies and booking platforms preferred
Core Specific Responsibilities:
Arrange domestic and international travel for employees, including flights, accommodation, visas, and ground transportation.
Coordinate travel bookings through approved travel management companies or online booking tools.
Ensure travel arrangements comply with company travel and expense policies.
Monitor adherence to travel policies and escalate non-compliance where necessary.
Support cost optimization by selecting cost-effective travel options and approved vendors.
Maintain accurate records of travel bookings and approvals.
Act as the main point of contact for employee travel-related queries and changes.
Provide guidance on travel policies, visa requirements, and travel documentation.
Handle last-minute travel changes, cancellations, and emergency travel support.
Liaise with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and other service providers.
Coordinate with HR, Finance, and line managers to ensure approvals and budget alignment.
Maintain accurate travel data and documentation.
Support reporting on travel spend, usage, and compliance.
Assist with audits related to travel and expense management.
Support duty-of-care requirements by ensuring travelers have appropriate insurance and emergency information.
Monitor travel advisories and communicate risks where applicable.
Distribute passenger manifests and transfers bookings to required persons.
Provide support for our ‘internal customers’ with their travel needs.
Carry out market survey, benchmarking in cooperation with Line Manager
Understand and contribute to the success of the department's assigned Key Business Indicators.
First Quantum Minerals ha iniciado un proceso de reclutamiento específico en Panamá para apoyar actividades relacionadas con el programa de Preservación y Gestión Segura (PSM), así como el procesamiento de material previamente extraído y almacenado en stockpiles.
Deseamos aclarar que este proceso de contratación no representa la reactivación de operaciones mineras.
Las posiciones publicadas tienen como objetivo garantizar la gestión segura del sitio, la protección ambiental, el cumplimiento regulatorio y el manejo responsable de los materiales existentes durante esta etapa.
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