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SAIT

Manager, HRIS & People Analytics

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

CA$130K - CA$145K/yr

Lead the planning, design, and evolution of HRIS and related systems in alignment with HR and institutional strategies. * Create and maintain architectural documentation for existing production ...

FLiiP

Visual Content & Brand Designer

Calgary, AB · Remote

Contribute to a future brand refresh and help shape our next-gen design system. * Support Content, Growth, and Product Marketing: Collaborate with the content marketing lead and growth team to ...

Pulse Medica

Electronics Design Manager

Edmonton, AB · On-site

Electronics Design Manager PulseMedica is looking for a hands-on technical leader ready to ... Youll work cross-functionally across software, optics, mechanical, and systems teams to deliver ...

Clio

Staff Product Designer, Platform

Calgary, AB

Serve on the Staff Product Design council to contribute to design team culture and initiatives, as well as maintain and upgrade the design system What you'll bring * 7+ years of Product Design ...

Clio

Senior Product Designer, Desktop App

Calgary, AB · On-site +1

Strengthen systems and patterns across the product by contributing design system improvements, identifying gaps, and influencing consistency beyond your immediate scope. * Drive alignment through ...

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Manager, HRIS & People Analytics

SAIT

Calgary, AB • Hybrid

CA$130K - CA$145K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Our people make SAIT shine. The Human Resources department ensures employees feel valued, supported and empowered to pursue bold ambitions and fulfilling careers. Be part of a team dedicated to helping every employee thrive and make the most of their SAIT journey. 

The Opportunity
 
Job classification: M1100 - Manager
Salary range: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00
Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 
Hours per week: 37.5
Deadline to apply: Until Filled
 
*Note:  This role is designated as onsite, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week and the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.
 

Reporting to the AVP, Human Resources, the Manager, HRIS & People Analytics is responsible for leading the analysis, recommendation, planning, configuration, documentation and implementation of technologyenabled business systems and process solutions that support Human Resources and its clients.

Working in close collaboration with internal partners - including Information Technology Systems and Finance - the Manager ensures that HR systems, integrations, and analytics are reliable, scalable, usercentred and aligned with institutional priorities.

The successful candidate brings a balanced combination of people leadership, and technical expertise, with a strong understanding of HR business processes, system integration and usercentred design. As a member of the Human Resources leadership team, the incumbent contributes to continuous improvement, issue resolution and the ongoing evaluation of systems and best practices.

Leadership, communication and relationshipbuilding are critical to enabling collaboration across teams and successful adoption of technology solutions.

Position Summary

The Manager, HR Systems & People Analytics provides strategic and operational leadership for the institution's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), workforce analytics and related enabling technologies. The role oversees the evolution, integration and governance of HR systems and reporting, ensuring data integrity, security, and effective support for the full employee lifecycle.

The Manager oversees day-to-day management, maintenance and optimization of the HRIS ensuring accurate, timely and compliant data processes. and acts as the institutional subjectmatter expert on HR data, analytics, business process design and HR technology enablement within a postsecondary context.

Key Accountabilities:

1. HRIS & Systems Strategy and Architecture

  • Lead the planning, design, and evolution of HRIS and related systems in alignment with HR and institutional strategies.
  • Create and maintain architectural documentation for existing production systems and new solutions.
  • Provide design leadership and guidance on the integration and use of thirdparty technologies.

2. Solution Design, Analysis & Implementation

  • Lead and contribute to solution design activities across multiple initiatives, from research and concept development through implementation.
  • Act as a strong advocate for the end user, ensuring solutions align with real workforce and client needs.
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee pilots and proofofconcepts, with a focus on iterative enhancement and operationalization.

3. Workforce Analytics, Reporting & Data Enablement

  • Provide leadership for workforce analytics, reporting, and HR data structures supporting operational and strategic decisionmaking.
  • Translate HR data into meaningful, decisionready insights for HR leadership, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure reporting solutions are accurate, scalable, and aligned with evolving business requirements.

4. Data Governance, Integrity & Reliability

  • Ensure data accuracy, reliability, and consistency across HR systems and integrations.
  • Partner with ITS and Finance to support secure, wellgoverned, and auditable HR data environments.
  • Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for escalated system and data issues.

5. Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members related to solution design, documentation, user testing and systems thinking.
  • Lead, assign work to, and oversee small project teams and projects.
  • Foster a collaborative, serviceoriented, and continuousimprovement culture within the team.

6. Collaboration, Change Management & Continuous Improvement

  • Collaborate with business partners, peers, and development teams to create sustainable, longterm solutions.
  • Lead and facilitate advanced design activities such as design workshops, prototyping, brainstorming, and iterative user testing.
  • Contribute as a member of the Human Resources leadership team to operational planning, issue resolution, and bestpractice evaluation.
What you bring

  • Education

    • Degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.

    Experience

    • Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting and enhancing HRIS systems, including reporting and system integrations.
    • Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience, including mentoring staff or leading project teams.
    • Demonstrated background in Human Resources, with working knowledge of core HR processes (e.g., employee lifecycle, position management, compensation, reporting).
    • Experience in the postsecondary sector or other complex, publicsector unionized environment is strongly preferred.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.
 
Together, we build bold futures 
 
At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: 
 
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing 
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported 
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate 
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account  
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses  
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence 
- Excellent dining options on campus 
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes 
 
And the perks keep on coming!  

About SAIT 

At SAIT, we're building bold futures. We're a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  

Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we're driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you're looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you've found it here. 

We're committed to community and belonging 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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