Manager, Benefits Administration

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 Manager, Benefits Administration is a strategic leadership role responsible for the global execution and continuous improvement of Nutrien’s employee benefits programs. This role ensures benefits systems and processes are compliant, efficient, and aligned with plan and program requirements. The successful candidate will lead enterprise-wide process design, oversee benefit-related projects—including M&A integrations—and deliver measurable improvements in employee experience and operational performance.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Centers of Excellence (COEs), IT, HRIS, Payroll, HR Business Partners, and external vendors.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of 15 employees managing union and non-union benefits, including health & welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
• Ensure team readiness through training, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish accountability for issue resolution, compliance, and service excellence.
• Own the configuration and operation of global benefits administration systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, Workforce, EZLabor, ServiceNow, CanadaLife).
• Drive enterprise-level process design to streamline benefits administration and enhance scalability.
• Oversee benefits administration across the U.S., Canada, Trinidad, and future global expansions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, plan documents, and vendor contracts.
• Manage audits, reconciliations, and compliance activities including payroll interfaces, HSA reconciliations, benefit deductions, imputed income, ACA, and retirement plan audits.
• Champion continuous process improvement to elevate operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Equip team members to resolve inquiries in alignment with plan documents, CBAs, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with COEs, IT, HRIS, Payroll, and HRBPs to ensure seamless execution of benefits programs.
• Partner with COEs to lead annual open enrollment and strategic initiatives, including system requirements and communications.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Proven experience managing global benefits programs and ensuring compliance with international regulations.
• Demonstrated success in leading benefits transformation initiatives and M&A integrations.
• Strong proficiency in benefits systems and case management platforms; experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, and CanadaLife is an asset.
• Exceptional project management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

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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