On-Site Senior Manager, Compensation Advisory

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Excellent Benefits

Grow Your Career

Support When it Matters

Thrive in a Strong Culture

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited is seeking a Mid-Senior level Compensation leader to guide upstream, midstream, and corporate compensation advisory. You will partner with HRBPs and leaders, apply market data, and govern pay decisions across functions and geographies.

The role focuses on annual compensation cycles, job evaluation, and governance, with opportunities to influence enterprise strategies, risk management, and employee experiences in a global agri-business context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years progressive compensation experience or related HR experience serving at least 4 years in a leadership position.
• Excellent understanding in all areas of compensation, including job architecture, short and long-term incentive plan administration and financial acumen
• Experience with HRIS systems, benchmarking and compensation systems
• Knowledge of relevant US, Canada Federal, State/Provincial, Local laws/regulations related to compensation
• Excellent analytical and mathematics skills
• Strong Excel skills and proficient in MS Office Suite
• Ability to utilize consultative expertise and practical insights to shape and drive effective compensation programs and recommendations, demonstrating leadership and influence across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Lead the Upstream, Midstream and Corporate Compensation Advisory function by providing consultative guidance to HRBPs, business leaders, and cross-functional partners on compensation programs, pay decisions, job evaluation, and reward governance
• Partner with compensation advisors and analysts by setting priorities and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality advisory support
• As a member of the Compensation leadership team, develop and translate enterprise compensation strategy, philosophy, and governance standards into practical guidance, tools, and business recommendations
• Advise HRBPs and leaders on compensation-related decisions by applying market data, internal equity, pay transparency principles, business context, and established governance frameworks
• Provide advisory support for annual compensation processes, including merit, short-term incentive, long-term incentive, promotion, retention, and other pay planning activities
• Lead and support job evaluation, leveling, pay range interpretation, and compensation structure guidance to ensure consistent application across functions, geographies, and employee populations
• Analyze compensation trends, market insights, workforce data, regulatory developments, and internal program outcomes to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations that support talent and business objectives
• Oversee complex compensation inquiries, escalations, and exception requests, ensuring decisions are well-documented, equitable, compliant, and aligned with Nutrien's reward philosophy
• Collaborate with Executive Compensation, HRBPs, HR Operations, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated compensation solutions and consistent employee experiences
• Develop advisory resources, decision guides, process documentation, communications, and education materials that enable consistent compensation consultation and effective change management
• Lead Compensation Advisory projects and process improvements that enhance governance, service delivery, stakeholder experience, operational effectiveness, and ethical decision-making

Skills

Compensation advisory

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Benchmarking tools

Job description

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited is seeking a Mid-Senior level Compensation leader to guide upstream, midstream, and corporate compensation advisory. You will partner with HRBPs and leaders, apply market data, and govern pay decisions across functions and geographies.

The role focuses on annual compensation cycles, job evaluation, and governance, with opportunities to influence enterprise strategies, risk management, and employee experiences in a global agri-business context.