Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning - Loveland, CO

Nutrien • Loveland, CO

90d • $95,700 - $164,100

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. This role will be based out of Loveland, CO. This role will be posted from 10/06/2025 - 11/07/2025. We are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning to lead the implementation and execution of our workforce planning initiatives for both employees and contractors. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our workforce aligns with business needs, budget targets, and long-term talent strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 6+ years relevant experience in HRIS/HR Operations with hands-on experience in SuccessFactors Position Management (or similar). An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered.
• HRIS expertise across configuration and reporting in SAP SuccessFactors or Workday; understanding of position hierarchies, position-based permissions, and staffing models.
• Business knowledge of core HR processes (hire, job change, termination) and how they intersect with position control.
• Familiarity with workforce planning and headcount budgeting.
• Analytical strength with advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, charts); experience with HR reporting/analytics tools is an asset.
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to present training and explain process and data topics to varied audiences.
• Disciplined approach to HR data governance, confidentiality, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

Nice To Haves

• SuccessFactors certification (Employee Central/Position Management) or equivalent.
• Experience in a large/global enterprise and with HRIS implementations or upgrades.
• Lean/Six Sigma and/or PMP/Agile fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of workforce plans across business units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational requirements.
• Partner closely with Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, Finance and Leaders to forecast headcount needs and manage workforce budgets.
• Act as the subject matter expert for position management, ensuring roles are aligned with job profiles, titles, grades, cost centers, locations, and FTEs based on our global job architecture.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
• Support headcount planning cycles, including budget submissions and variance analysis.
• Ensure every hire and requisition is tied to an approved, budgeted position, helping prevent overspending and maintain budget discipline.
• Validate position data with Finance, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and HR Reporting to support accurate dashboards, recruiting pipelines, and workforce plans.
• Monitor and track vacancies, including vacancy age and recruitment status, and coordinate with Talent Acquisition to open requisitions for approved roles.
• Run regular and ad-hoc reports to monitor data quality, vacancy rates, and organizational structure, and proactively resolve any data issues.
• Provide guidance and training to HRBPs and leaders on structuring roles within the job framework and using position management tools effectively.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to workforce planning and position management.

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: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree