Coordinator, Benefits & Leaves Jobs

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results 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 nearly 25,000 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 globally.

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, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

Reporting to the Manger, Benefits Administration, the Coordinator, Benefits & Leaves is responsible for benefits administration for all Nutrien employees in the US and Canada. They also act as next level support for complex query resolution including providing guidance and support pertaining to programs, policies, processes and regulatory requirements. They have direct interfaces with the HR Solutions Center (HRSC) team, Benefits Center of Excellence, Payroll, HR Business Partners and Third-Party Vendors.

What you will do:

• Support Nutrien employees by answering health and welfare questions and investigating issues with various vendors
• Administer benefits, including health and welfare plans, in compliance with Canadian/US regulations and equitable application of policies and laws
• Perform ad-hoc support as requested by Manager, including items such as testing, compliance audits and project work
• Safeguard employee privacy where appropriate, including confidentiality and protection of sensitive information
• Provide guidance and support to the business relating to programs, policies, processes, or regulatory requirements
• Maintain a broad and up to date knowledge of Canadian/US legislations pertaining to Benefits to make administrative and procedural decisions and exercise judgment on sensitive issues in alignment with corporate policy/regulations
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to the HRSSC Team to assist with their upskilling in Benefits information to enable them to respond to customer inquiries as the first point of contact
• Ensure accurate and up to date information is maintained in the HR system
• Provide exceptional customer service to employees from a diverse organization that are seeking additional information relevant to HR programs, policies, processes or services
• Maintain up to date process and training documentation in support of team development. Working collaboratively with the Benefits Center of Excellence team to ensure any new program and process information is captured and administered correctly
• Ensure that your work is managed effectively and efficiently through company systems and that you are adaptable and supportive of any new or changing technologies
• Achieve mastery of HRSSC knowledge by engaging in cross training activities to upskill your ongoing personal knowledge and experience within the HRSSC group for both US and CAN
• 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
• Support the ongoing development and continuous improvement initiatives within the HRSSC by participating in activities such as the review and update of process documentation and team ways of working
• Process changes relating to pay or time, based on information provided by the business, prioritizing tasks to ensure the appropriate bi-weekly pay cycles are met

What you will bring:

• Ability to troubleshoot and respond to client inquiries by telephone or email
• Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable working with multiple functions and in a multi-tasking, deadline oriented, team environment
• Excellent willingness to continuously improve the performance of both oneself and the HRSSC through continuous learning and self-development
• Experience of working in a HR Shared Service Environment utilizing Case Resolution System an asset
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Knowledge of health and welfare regulatory requirements in US
• Experience with Canadian/US HR data, business rules and legislative requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and certification
• Ability to work as part of a fast-paced team within an open plan corporate office environment
• Solution-oriented with demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and team members
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patience and empathy in both written and verbal communications
• Demonstrated self-motivation, analytical, problem-solving skills, and initiative to achieve desired outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
• SAP experience preferred
• Thorough attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be flexible in terms of working schedule, potential requirement to work overtime or weekends during peak activity periods and to meet payroll deadlines
• 2-3 years Health and Welfare and/or Human Resources administration, preferably with large, multi-state/province company
• Demonstrated strengths in decision-making and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and respond appropriately to urgent requests

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $55,440-76,230. This range is listed for Coordinator, Benefits & Leaves in Colorado, USA. Actual salary may differ upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan consistent with the terms of our plan(s), which provide discretionary award opportunities reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

Are you a good match? Apply today!

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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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