Manager, Benefits Administration - Loveland, CO

Nutrien • CO

95d • $95,700 - $164,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance.
• Disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week.
• Retirement program with generous matching employer contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Paid personal and maternity/parental leaves.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in annual incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees