Manager, Payroll - Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

Nutrien•Loveland, CO

About The Position

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. The Payroll Manager is accountable for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll for more than 26,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada. This role leads in-country payroll teams, ensures system and process integrity, and partners closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to deliver high-quality payroll services while driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

10+ years of payroll experience with a current payroll certification.
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax, and wage and hour regulations; Canadian experience is an asset.
Strong experience with large ERP payroll systems and reporting platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
Demonstrated leadership in coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing payroll teams.
Proven ability to design, standardize, and optimize processes in complex, fast-paced, shared-services or global environments.
Strong project, time, and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
High level of professional integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
Self-directed leader with the ability to work independently while driving alignment across functions.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a diverse team of in-country payroll professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Oversee, efficient, compliant payroll operations while maintaining comprehensive process documentation, sensitivity to private/personal data, and strong internal controls
Approve payroll processing, resolving all issues to ensure on-time and accurate delivery.
Align payroll operations with business strategy and evolving organizational needs.
Ensure adherence to U.S. and Canadian payroll, tax, and employment regulations.
Oversee general ledger reconciliations and payroll internal and external audits.
Lead year-end payroll activities, including statutory filings and compliance validation.
Deliver high-quality service to employees, HR, and business stakeholders.
Build strong partnerships with U.S. and Canadian HR and business leaders to strengthen cross-functional collaboration across all HR functions.
Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and improve payroll service delivery.
Support global payroll alignment through standardized processes, service level agreements, and operational governance.