Manager, HRIS & People Analytics

SAIT • Calgary, AB

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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 subject-matter expert on HR data, analytics, business process design and HR technology enablement within a post-secondary context.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the post-secondary sector or other complex, public-sector unionized environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 third-party technologies.
• 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 proof-of-concepts, with a focus on iterative enhancement and operationalization.
• Provide leadership for workforce analytics, reporting, and HR data structures supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
• Translate HR data into meaningful, decision-ready insights for HR leadership, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure reporting solutions are accurate, scalable, and aligned with evolving business requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy, reliability, and consistency across HR systems and integrations.
• Partner with ITS and Finance to support secure, well-governed, and auditable HR data environments.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for escalated system and data issues.
• 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, service-oriented, and continuous-improvement culture within the team.
• Collaborate with business partners, peers, and development teams to create sustainable, long-term 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 best-practice evaluation.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager