– You will transition to Trimac payroll system and payroll schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026.
– You will transition to Trimac benefits plans effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Trimac understands that changes to payroll and benefits can feel disruptive, and we want to assure you that these updates are being made with your long-term well-being in mind. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible support and ensure that we are using the most efficient, reliable systems that align with your needs both now and into the future. We believe these changes will provide competitive benefit offerings designed with you and your loved ones in mind while providing you with the security of being part of a larger benefits plan group.
We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible, with clear communication, resources, and support. If you have any questions or concerns, our Trimac team is here to help.
Your pay schedule will change from Semi-monthly to Bi-Weekly.
As we integrate payroll systems closer to the end of 2025, here is what to expect:
– Payroll Frequency: Bi-Weekly (Sunday to Saturday).
– Pay Date: Payroll is processed on Tuesdays
– Pay Period: 10 days after the pay period end date.
Your final regular pay in 2025 will follow your current schedule (old system):
Pay period: Dec. 1 to Dec. 15
Pay date: Dec. 31, 2025
*Your first Trimac pay in UKG (which will be paid on Jan. 13, 2026) will include pay records for the Dec. 16, 2025 to Jan. 3, 2026, pay period.
Sample payroll schedule:
Pay Period Begin: 12/21/2025*
Pay Period End: 01/03/2026
Pay Date: 01/13/2026
Group Benefit Deductions: Yes
Pay Period Begin: 01/04/2026
Pay Period End: 01/17/2026
Pay Date: 01/27/2026
Group Benefit Deductions: No
Pay Period Begin: 01/18/2026
Pay Period End: 01/31/2026
Pay Date: 02/10/2026
Group Benefit Deductions: Yes
Pay Period Begin: 02/01/2026
Pay Period End: 02/14/2026
Pay Date: 02/24/2026
Group Benefit Deductions: No
Pay Period Begin: 02/15/2026
Pay Period End: 02/28/2026
Pay Date: 03/10/2026
Group Benefit Deductions: Yes
Pay Period Begin: 03/01/2026
Pay Period End: 03/14/2026
Pay Date: 03/24/2026
Group Benefit Deductions: No
You will continue to be paid via direct deposit.
After you transition to Trimac’s payroll system, you can access your pay statements through UKG. We will provide instructions on how to access Trimac pay statements in the coming weeks.
Your 2025 year-to-date payroll information can be accessed through your current payroll system, and your 2025 T4 slip will also be available there when issued.
You will transition to Trimac’s benefits plan effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Yes, you will need to enroll in Trimac benefits to ensure you have continued coverage as your current benefits plan will no longer be available as of Jan. 1, 2026. In preparation to come onto the Trimac benefits plan, you will need to take part in new member enrolment through the Sun Life website.
Instructions on how to enroll will be sent by Sun Life to your trimac email address at the beginning of December 2025.
More information about your trimac email address and how to access it will be provided in the coming weeks.
Compared to your current benefits plan, Trimac offers more comprehensive protection through enhanced Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, stronger Life and AD&D benefits, and optional Critical Illness insurance. These programs are designed to support you and your family when it matters most. In addition, Trimac’s expanded prescription drug and paramedical coverage provide added value and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
A comprehensive Benefits Guide will be shared in the coming weeks with full details on coverage options, descriptions, and costs. In the meantime, we wanted to outline our range of mandatory and optional benefits to support you and your family.
Mandatory coverage (each benefit listed below is required and is either fully employer paid or a shared cost):
– Basic Life (fully employer paid)
– AD&D coverage (fully employee paid)
– Short Term Disability (shared cost between employee and employer)
– Long term disability (shared cost between employee and employer)
– Employee Assistance Program (fully employer paid)
Optional coverage: (each benefit below is available, but not required and is fully employee paid with medical being the exception)
– Medical including vision (fully employer paid)*
– Dental (fully employee paid)
– Optional Life insurances (fully employee paid)
– Optional critical illness (fully employee paid)
– Optional AD&D (fully employee paid)
*Please note that if you opt out of Sun Life medical coverage, you will need to provide proof of other coverage as medical.
Please refer to the table here for a brief overview of some of the key enhancements to coverage under the Trimac plan.
No, Trimac’s benefits plan does not currently have an HSA.
Similar to all benefits offerings provided through WSC, the HSA benefits offering will no longer be available as of Jan. 1, 2026.
For any questions related to your former benefits, accounts, account balances, or coverage prior to joining Trimac, please reach out directly to General Manager Todd Heggie.
Trimac’s People & Culture team will be happy to assist with questions about your new benefits moving forward.
Yes, qualified dependents will be covered if you enroll them in the new benefits plan during the new member enrollment period. Qualified dependents include a spouse and children under 19 years of age. Dependents can be covered up to age 25 if they are enrolled in a post-secondary education full time or physically or mentally incapable of self-support and are entirely dependent.
A comprehensive Benefits Guide will be shared in the coming weeks with full details on coverage options, descriptions and costs. This guide will be sent to your Trimac email address in the coming weeks.
There will be no change to your vacation eligibility and pay, and you can continue to use your vacation eligibility like you have previously. If any updates or changes are made, we will provide plenty of notice, context and support to help you adjust.
The vacation policies and entitlements will remain unchanged. You will continue to request vacation in the same way you do today. Regardless of how it is requested, the payout will continue to be processed in dollars.
No, your holiday schedule will remain the same until further notice.
There will be no immediate changes to policies as a result of the payroll and benefits integration. As we continue to integrate, our teams will review policies together and align them where, and when, it makes the most sense. Any updates will be communicated well in advance to ensure everyone has time to understand and prepare.
If you have questions, your first touchpoint is General Manager Todd Heggie.
If you still need assistance, you can contact Trimac’s Strategic People Partner Michael Donaleshen at mdonaleshen@trimac.com.
For general feedback, please send an email to journey@trimac.com.
