Manager, People Systems

Manager, People Systems & Analytics Trimac Transportation is an industry disruptor with an 80‑year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people’s lives across North America. Our workplace culture is centered on safety, respect, innovation and inclusion. We are committed to a rewarding work environment that encourages open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. Overview The Manager, People Systems & Analytics ensures excellence in people data administration while developing the team’s capacity to act as a strategic partner. Leading a small team, this role oversees the day‑to‑day flow of people data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, and transforms routine processes into reliable insights that support workforce planning, labor cost management, automation and decision‑making across North America. Responsibilities Ensure accurate and timely processing of people data, including new hires, terminations, and internal changes. Oversee and continuously improve the HRIS (UKG Pro), including data processing, management, security, and user access. Administer and maintain the company’s position control framework and oversee communications on system changes. Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with IT and other functions on integrations, updates, and upgrades. Ensure compliance with organizational requirements, privacy regulations, DOT, and government regulations in Canada and the U.S. (e.g., NAL, U.S. Child Support reporting, EEO‑1). Build and mentor a high‑performing team of analysts and associates, developing skills that evolve the function from transactional support to strategic insight. Translate routine administration into reliable, scalable data that informs workforce planning, labor cost optimization, and compliance. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation in processes, reporting, and automation. Deliver ad hoc and scheduled reporting using BI tools and UKG Pro. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to drive efficiency and improve data accuracy. Develop and execute a roadmap for people analytics and process automation aligned with business objectives. Act as subject matter expert for people data management, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Lead system‑wide updates, mass data changes, and acquisitions‑related integrations. Collaborate cross‑functionally with People & Culture, Finance, Operations, and IT to elevate data quality and system capabilities. Provide people data expertise to support broader business strategies and decision‑making at the enterprise level. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred. 5–8+ years in HR analytics, business intelligence, or workforce planning, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Industry experience in transportation, logistics, or manufacturing strongly preferred. Proficiency in enterprise HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., UKG Pro, ADP, Workday, Oracle) and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Proven track record leading cross‑functional projects in systems, data, and change management. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner at the executive level. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and many more health and wellness benefits. Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays. Paid time off for volunteer activities. Pension Plan. Tuition Reimbursement Program. Continuous learning and career development. Safety Commitments We make safety a part of every decision. We make safety personal. We have the courage to intervene. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources and Information Technology Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Truck Transportation Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada Salary CA$135,000.00 – CA$155,000.00 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr