Senior Compensation Strategy Leader

Nutrien; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Excellent Benefits

Grow Your Career

Support When it Matters

Strong Culture

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a senior leader to lead Upstream, Midstream and Corporate Compensation Advisory, partnering with HRBPs and executives to govern pay programs and drive value across the organization.

You will develop and translate enterprise compensation strategy, apply market data, and oversee annual processes such as merit, incentive, and promotion planning. This role requires deep governance, collaboration, and strategic insight across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years progressive compensation experience or related HR leadership.
• Excellent understanding of compensation including job architecture and incentive plans.
• Experience with HRIS systems, benchmarking and compensation systems.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to compensation.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Upstream, Midstream and Corporate Compensation Advisory function providing consultative guidance to HRBPs and leaders on compensation programs and governance.
• Partner with compensation advisors to set priorities and ensure high-quality advisory support.
• Develop and translate enterprise compensation strategy, philosophy, and governance into practical guidance and tools.
• Advise on compensation decisions using market data, internal equity and governance frameworks.
• Provide advisory support for annual compensation processes including merit and incentives.
• Lead job evaluation, leveling, and pay range interpretation across functions and geographies.
• Analyze compensation trends and regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Oversee complex compensation inquiries and ensure equitable, compliant decisions.
• Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to deliver integrated compensation solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

MS Office

Consultative expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Benchmarking tools

Job description

Nutrien is seeking a senior leader to lead Upstream, Midstream and Corporate Compensation Advisory, partnering with HRBPs and executives to govern pay programs and drive value across the organization.

You will develop and translate enterprise compensation strategy, apply market data, and oversee annual processes such as merit, incentive, and promotion planning. This role requires deep governance, collaboration, and strategic insight across geographies.