Manager, Compensation & Classification

Trimac isn't just a transportation company; it's an industry disruptor with a remarkable 80-year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people’s lives across North America. 

Our workplace culture is centered on being safe, respectful, innovative and inclusive. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding work environment that allows employees to experience new opportunities and build their chosen careers. Across the company, we encourage open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. If you’re ready for a challenge that will help drive forward an industry leading team, we invite you to begin your journey with us.

Trimac Transportation is a North American company with 80+ years of history with an ambition to embrace a changing and data-driven future. We are looking for candidates who want to join us on our journey!

This position plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing Trimac’s compensation & classification strategy across North America. The Manager, Compensation & Classification ensures compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the organization’s pay-for-performance philosophy and business objectives.

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager, Compensation & Classification to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise compensation programs. This role will focus on ensuring compensation & classification practices support performance, attract and retain talent, and remain compliant with regulatory and pay equity requirements.

• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with the ability to align compensation strategy with organizational objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and provide clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to achieve stakeholder alignment across leadership levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience analyzing compensation data.
• Ability to critically evaluate solutions and recommend approaches that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, and business needs.
• Self-motivated with strong decision-making and strategic thinking abilities.

This position is responsible for: 

Strategy & Program Management

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of company-wide compensation programs including annual merit increases, short-term incentive plans (STIP), long-term incentive plans (LTIP), and salary structures.
• Support and operationalize the organization’s pay-for-performance philosophy, ensuring clear linkage between performance outcomes and compensation decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure compensation programs align with business strategy and organizational priorities.
• Establish and govern clear compensation & classification processes and ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Support Mergers & Acquisitions from a compensation and classification perspective

Market Benchmarking & Salary Structures

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis using salary surveys and external data sources to ensure market competitiveness.
• Lead regular salary band reviews and job architecture alignment to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Provide strategic guidance on job offers, promotions, and complex compensation decisions.

Governance, Compliance & Pay Equity

• Ensure compensation programs comply with North American regulatory requirements, including pay equity legislation and transparency standards where applicable.
• Monitor and analyze compensation practices to ensure internal equity and fairness across the organization.
• Maintain job architecture and governance frameworks, policies, and documentation related to compensation programs.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Partner closely with People & Culture leadership, Finance, and business leaders to support compensation planning, budgeting, and workforce strategy.
• Provide guidance and education to leaders on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, and program adoption.
• Lead or mentor compensation team members were applicable and support broader People & Culture initiatives.

Role Characteristics

• Operates with a high degree of independence in designing and administering compensation programs while aligning with executive leadership and organizational strategy.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve compensation practices, enhance program effectiveness, and strengthen alignment between performance and pay.
• Decisions and recommendations directly influence employee compensation, organizational equity, regulatory compliance, and talent attraction and retention.
• Works closely with Senior Leadership, Senior People Partners, Finance, and external compensation consultants and survey providers.
• Provide leadership or oversight to compensation analysts or specialists as the function evolves.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, preferably within a North American organization.
• Experience managing enterprise compensation programs including merit cycles, incentive plans, and salary structures.
• Strong analytical capability and experience working with salary surveys and compensation benchmarking tools.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A high degree of professional judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence.

We invest in our employee’s growth through training and development programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package such as:

• 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 to help give back to our communities
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
• Continuous learning and career development

• We make safety a part of every decision
• We make safety personal
• We have the courage to intervene