Senior Director, Total Rewards

Job title: Senior Director, Total Rewards

Company: Nutrien

Job description: Job Description

Senior Director, Total Rewards – (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 22,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

Located in Calgary, Alberta, the Senior Director, Total Rewards is a key leader in the Centers of Excellence (CoE) team within Nutrien’s Human Resources function. The primary responsibility is to oversee the design, development and governance of Nutrien’s total reward programs and initiatives across North America. Globally, the role will influence and guide Nutrien’s total rewards strategy and design. The successful candidate will be a critical contributor to decisions that influence the culture and employee experience at Nutrien.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources and leads a team of 20 direct and indirect reports.

What you will do:

• Act as a strategic and tactical global leader in the delivery of Nutrien’s market-based total reward programs for a diverse workforce including corporate, operational and unionized employees, across the globe.
• Influence senior leadership and make recommendations that support Nutrien’s culture and business strategies.
• Develop and implement innovative and scalable programs, policies and procedures in the areas of compensation, retirement, benefits and time away such as leaves and vacation.
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to a team of specialists with an emphasis on individual accountability and career development.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure the CoE is seen as a valued partner and appropriately involved in business decisions.
• Provide strategic input on the ERP/HRIS landscape as well as make recommendations for more efficient, scalable systems.
• Maintain a good pulse on competitive market intelligence, exploring best in class programs, services and technology while appropriately balancing cost and efficiencies.
• Eager and open to Nutrien’s HR operating model resulting in the team’s collaboration, training and counsel across HR while working together to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure development of materials for the Human Resources & Compensation Committee of the Board as well as relevant external reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Oversee the development of total reward related budgets, including ongoing governance.
• Participate in acquisition and divestiture activities in the context of total rewards including due diligence and integration requirements, as needed.
• Work with Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders to ensure successful operation and compliance of total reward programs.
• Partner, where appropriate, with external business consultants and service providers to achieve deliverables.

Skills and Attributes:

• Exhibits extensive awareness and technical knowledge of total rewards, including current and future trends, and related regulations.
• Strong business acumen and grounding in financial concepts, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity, and fortitude to navigate in times of ambiguity; able to pull relevant components out of complex situations to connect the dots and make sound decisions.
• Translates strategy into execution with well-developed skills in organizational capability and change management, as well as written and verbal communications.
• Inspiring and energetic leader who can encourage their team to high performance levels.
• Able to partner, influence and consult with Executives, Finance, Legal and HR professionals.
• Demonstrates success in project management, often overseeing multiple projects concurrently.
• Able to react quickly to changes, while keeping alignment with long term direction.
• Motivated by complexity and challenges; energized by evolving, fast-paced environments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Commerce, Finance or Legal. Advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years’ related experience preferably in a global, public traded companies and/or consulting firms.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience direct people management in a senior leadership role.
• Strong familiarity with HRIS systems and their landscape; SuccessFactors/SAP familiarity is a plus.

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, 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.

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:43:52 GMT