Job Description
This position is required to be on-site and will be located in Calgary, Alberta or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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.
Reporting to the Benefits Administration Manager, as a Benefits Analyst, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class benefits to our employees. This role provides support and service to employees and internal partners in all areas of benefits and leaves administration for all Nutrien employees in the US and Canada. You will properly use tools and resources to provide accurate responses in an efficient manner, understanding plan coverage provisions and applying them to individual employee situations. Bring your benefits and leaves knowledge, investigative skills, and problem-solving ingenuity to a role that will allow you to participate in large-scale benefits work, as well as provide care and support directly to employees.
What you will do:
Perform day-to-day administrative processes for various employee benefit programs in alignment with plan documents, process and procedure documentation, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Provide exceptional customer service to employees from a diverse organization who are seeking additional information relevant to HR programs, policies, processes or services
Investigate and resolve highly complex and/or challenging health and welfare benefit situations
Partner with others in the HR Solution Center (HRSC), Benefits Center of Excellence, Payroll, HR Business Partners and Third Party Vendors to effectively solution complex benefit matters
Maintain a broad and up to date knowledge of US and Canadian legislations pertaining to Benefits to make administrative and procedural decisions and exercise judgment on sensitive issues in alignment with corporate policy/regulations
Identify and recommend innovative approaches/efficiencies and improvements of systems and procedures in order to simplify and enhance processes, procedures, and technologies
Provide guidance and support to the business and HR generalist partners relating to programs, policies, processes, or regulatory requirements
Perform ongoing development and review of audits for input to maintain data integrity by preventing errors in HR information and providing reporting to monitor tasks
Maintain up to date process and training documentation in support of team development
Ensure any new programs/benefits and processes are captured and administered correctly
Achieve mastery of HRSC knowledge by engaging in cross training activities to upskill your ongoing personal knowledge and experience within the HRSC group for both US and CAN
Provide ongoing support and guidance to the HRSC Employee Support Team to assist with their upskilling in Benefits information to enable them to respond to customer inquiries as the first point of contact
Draft and update process and procedural documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to ensure services are effectively delivered
Safeguard employee privacy where appropriate, including confidentiality and protection of sensitive information
Ensure accurate and up to date information is maintained in the HR system
Process changes relating to deductions, based on information provided by the business or the Leaves team, and prioritize tasks to ensure the appropriate bi-weekly pay cycles are met
Overtime and weekend work may be required during peak activity periods and/or to meet payroll deadlines
Perform ad-hoc support as requested by Manager, including items such as testing, compliance audits and project work
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in business or HR preferred, or equivalent experience and certification with
5+ years in employee benefits administration
Experience with US and Canada HR data, business rules and legislative requirements
Technology skills including Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint at intermediate level required; SAP, Success Factors, and ServiceNow experience preferred
Strong analytical, critical thinking, sound judgement and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and data integrity
CEBS certification, preferred but not required
Superior customer service skills, with effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask as well as adapt to changing priorities
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with U.S. and Canadian health & welfare, retirement, voluntary benefits and leaves programs, practices, policies, and regulatory requirements, including federal, state and provincial laws
Solution-oriented with demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and team members
Ability to work independently, think and plan ahead, and bring issues to the attention of the Benefits Administration Manager
Ability to work as part of a fast-paced team within an open plan corporate office environment
Bilingual Spanish preferrable
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, ****** 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.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien
To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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.
Reporting to the Benefits Administration Manager, as a Benefits Analyst, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class benefits to our employees. This role provides support and service to employees and internal partners in all areas of benefits and leaves administration for all Nutrien employees in the US and Canada. You will properly use tools and resources to provide accurate responses in an efficient manner, understanding plan coverage provisions and applying them to individual employee situations. Bring your benefits and leaves knowledge, investigative skills, and problem-solving ingenuity to a role that will allow you to participate in large-scale benefits work, as well as provide care and support directly to employees.
What you will do:
Perform day-to-day administrative processes for various employee benefit programs in alignment with plan documents, process and procedure documentation, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Provide exceptional customer service to employees from a diverse organization who are seeking additional information relevant to HR programs, policies, processes or services
Investigate and resolve highly complex and/or challenging health and welfare benefit situations
Partner with others in the HR Solution Center (HRSC), Benefits Center of Excellence, Payroll, HR Business Partners and Third Party Vendors to effectively solution complex benefit matters
Maintain a broad and up to date knowledge of US and Canadian legislations pertaining to Benefits to make administrative and procedural decisions and exercise judgment on sensitive issues in alignment with corporate policy/regulations
Identify and recommend innovative approaches/efficiencies and improvements of systems and procedures in order to simplify and enhance processes, procedures, and technologies
Provide guidance and support to the business and HR generalist partners relating to programs, policies, processes, or regulatory requirements
Perform ongoing development and review of audits for input to maintain data integrity by preventing errors in HR information and providing reporting to monitor tasks
Maintain up to date process and training documentation in support of team development
Ensure any new programs/benefits and processes are captured and administered correctly
Achieve mastery of HRSC knowledge by engaging in cross training activities to upskill your ongoing personal knowledge and experience within the HRSC group for both US and CAN
Provide ongoing support and guidance to the HRSC Employee Support Team to assist with their upskilling in Benefits information to enable them to respond to customer inquiries as the first point of contact
Draft and update process and procedural documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to ensure services are effectively delivered
Safeguard employee privacy where appropriate, including confidentiality and protection of sensitive information
Ensure accurate and up to date information is maintained in the HR system
Process changes relating to deductions, based on information provided by the business or the Leaves team, and prioritize tasks to ensure the appropriate bi-weekly pay cycles are met
Overtime and weekend work may be required during peak activity periods and/or to meet payroll deadlines
Perform ad-hoc support as requested by Manager, including items such as testing, compliance audits and project work
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in business or HR preferred, or equivalent experience and certification with
5+ years in employee benefits administration
Experience with US and Canada HR data, business rules and legislative requirements
Technology skills including Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint at intermediate level required; SAP, Success Factors, and ServiceNow experience preferred
Strong analytical, critical thinking, sound judgement and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and data integrity
CEBS certification, preferred but not required
Superior customer service skills, with effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask as well as adapt to changing priorities
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with U.S. and Canadian health & welfare, retirement, voluntary benefits and leaves programs, practices, policies, and regulatory requirements, including federal, state and provincial laws
Solution-oriented with demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and team members
Ability to work independently, think and plan ahead, and bring issues to the attention of the Benefits Administration Manager
Ability to work as part of a fast-paced team within an open plan corporate office environment
Bilingual Spanish preferrable
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, ****** 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.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien
To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Analyst, Benefits position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
