What You'll Do:

• Global Strategy & Program Design:
  • Define and lead the global benefit and retirement strategy, including health, welfare, disability management and retirement programs across regions
  • Establish global design principles, governance standards, and operating models, while enabling appropriate country‑specific flexibility
  • Design and oversee benefit and retirement programs that operate effectively across unionized and nonunionized workforces, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and alignment with global design principles. 
  • Drive continuous improvement, simplification, and harmonization of programs where possible.
  • Provide deep subject‑matter leadership for U.S. and Canada benefit and retirement programs, including pension, DC, health and welfare, disability management and statutory requirements
  • Support and advise on benefit and retirement design in other key markets that Nutrien operates
  • Act as a thought partner to HR leaders on emerging markets, acquisitions, and workforce changes.
  • Oversee vendor strategy, funding approaches, plan design changes, and compliance with applicable regulations
  • Partner with Finance and Legal on cost management, risk mitigation, and governance
• Team & Stakeholder Leadership:
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing global team within the Total Rewards CoE
  • Build strong relationships with senior HR leaders, Finance, Legal, business stakeholders and Labour Relations teams.
  • Present complex issues and recommendations clearly to executive leadership and governance forums
• Governance, Compliance & Vendor Management:
  • Ensure strong governance, risk management, and compliance across all programs
  • Oversee global vendors, consultants, and advisors to ensure service quality, value, and innovation
  • Monitor external trends, legislative changes, and best practices to inform future program design

What You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in retirement and benefits, with significant experience in the United States and Canada, including at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience. 
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance or related fields. Equivalent level of education and experience may be considered. 
• Proven experience leading global or multi‑country benefit and retirement programs within a large, complex organization.
• Demonstrated success operating within a CoE.
• Strong people leadership experience, including leading and developing specialized teams.
• Deep technical knowledge of retirement, health & welfare, and disability management program design.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience or working knowledge of Australian benefits and superannuation programs or other regions that Nutrien operates is a strong asset.
  Preferred/Assets:
• CEBS designation or equivalent.
• Experience or working knowledge of Australian benefits and superannuation programs or other regions that Nutrien operates is a strong asset.
• Experience supporting or serving as a member of a Pension Committee or similar governance body, with exposure to fiduciary responsibilities, funding policy, and investment oversight. 
• Background working closely with executive committees on Total Rewards topics.