Director, Workforce Planning - Calgary

This position is required to be on-site.

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

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.  

The Director, Workforce Planning will lead the strategic design, development, and governance of a global workforce planning framework across upstream, midstream, downstream, and corporate functions. Operating within a Centre of Expertise (CoE), this role enables long-term workforce readiness, agility, and alignment with business strategy by providing data-driven insights, processes, and tools. The execution of workforce planning will be supported by HR Business Partners embedded across the value chain. This role ensures that workforce plans are integrated with business priorities, anticipate future talent needs, and align resources with organizational goals, fostering a proactive approach to addressing workforce risks and opportunities.

What you will do:

Strategic Workforce Planning Leadership:

• Design and manage the global workforce planning framework, ensuring scalability and adaptability across diverse operating segments.
• Translate business strategy into actionable workforce planning insights and solutions.
• Partner with HR leaders and executives to anticipate and address workforce risks and opportunities.

Governance and Integration:

• Establish global standards, tools, and methodologies for workforce planning.
• Ensure alignment between workforce plans, operating segment strategies, and financial budgets.
• Provide governance oversight for consistent application of workforce planning processes across regions and functions.

Enablement and Capability Building:

• Enable HR Business Partners and leaders with training, tools, and analytics for effective execution of workforce planning.
• Build organizational capability to integrate workforce planning into decision-making processes.

Analytics and Insights:

• Drive advanced workforce analytics to forecast future workforce needs and assess gaps.
• Deliver actionable insights to inform talent strategies, succession planning, and cost optimization.
• Monitor global workforce trends and translate them into strategic recommendations.

What you will bring:
 

• Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resources or Business Administration.
• 15 + years of experience and 5 or more years of experience in workforce planning, or a related strategic HR role.
• Experience in analytics and reporting.
• Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects across global functions and geographies.
• Proficiency in leading cross-functional teams to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Expertise in driving transformation and building organizational capabilities in workforce planning.
• Strong skills in coaching, training, and enabling HR teams to execute workforce planning effectively.
• Advanced ability to interpret and leverage workforce data to provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in workforce analytics, scenario modeling, and financial planning integration.
• Ability to align workforce strategies with broader business priorities.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and their impact on workforce dynamics.
• Ability to present complex ideas effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Capacity to navigate ambiguity and adapt to rapidly changing business priorities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and applying innovative workforce planning practices.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

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.   

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