Senior Advisor, Human Resources

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Excellent Benefits

Grow Your Career

Support When it Matters

Strong Culture

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited invites applications for Senior Advisor, Human Resources. The role supports Fort Saskatchewan and Joffre Nitrogen sites, delivering strategic HR guidance, workforce planning, and hands-on HR services in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will partner with site leaders to deliver people solutions, coach leaders, and drive organizational effectiveness while ensuring policy compliance and risk management. Strong collaboration across HR functions is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Working knowledge of Alberta employment legislation and regulations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations or fast-paced growth environments.
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders and build strong partnerships.
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives and supporting business transformation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success working in a matrixed environment balancing enterprise and site priorities.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR partner for Fort Saskatchewan and Joffre Nitrogen sites, guiding leadership and objectives.
• Develop workforce plans with leaders to address talent needs.
• Coach on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, change, performance, and related matters.
• Ensure fair application of HR policies and employment laws while mitigating risk.
• Lead and support HR programs: compensation, performance, talent development, engagement, retention, planning.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and HR Operations to deliver services and solutions.
• Analyze workforce data and feedback to identify trends and actions for improvement.
• Support disability management and accommodation processes with leaders and third parties.
• Consult on organizational change, restructuring and business transformation initiatives.
• Participate in and lead HR projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Travel readiness

HR leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Advisor, Human Resources

Requisition ID: 33737

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Full Time

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Relations, the Senior HR Advisor provides strategic and operational HR support to the Fort Saskatchewan and Joffre Nitrogen sites.

This role partners with leaders across both sites to deliver people solutions that support business objectives, enhance employee experience, develop talent, and drive organizational effectiveness and change. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing strategic consultation with hands‑on HR support.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the lead HR partner for the Fort Saskatchewan and Joffre Nitrogen sites, providing strategic HR guidance to site leadership and supporting the achievements of business objectives
• Partner with leaders to develop workforce plans and address current and future talent needs
• Provide coaching and consultation on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, change management, performance management, and other people‑related matters
• Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies, practices, and employment legislation while mitigating organizational risk
• Lead and support the execution of HR programs and processes, including compensation, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, retention, and workforce planning
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and HR Operations to deliver HR services, programs, and solutions that meet business needs
• Analyze workforce data, employee feedback, exit interviews, and other people metrics to identify trends and recommend actions for continuous improvement
• Support disability management and employee accommodation processes in partnership with leaders, COEs, and third‑party providers
• Consult on organizational change, restructuring, business improvement initiatives, and other projects impacting people and culture
• Participate in and lead special HR projects and initiatives as needed

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years of progressive HR generalist experience
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Working knowledge of Alberta employment legislation and regulations
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and/or fast‑paced growth environments
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders and build strong partnerships across multiple business functions
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives and supporting business transformation
• Excellent communication, presentation, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated success working in a matrixed environment and balancing enterprise and site‑specific priorities
• Ability to travel approximately 20%

What You'll Get:

• Purpose-Driven Work –Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
• Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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