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Analyst, Leaves (Temporary) - Loveland, CO

Nutrien
life insurance, parental leave, sick time
United States, Colorado, Loveland
Nov 21, 2025
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 is a temporary position for an 18-month term. Reporting to the Benefits Administration Manager, the Leaves Analyst, is responsible for the full lifecycle of an employee's leave of absence, from initial system entry to return-to-work coordination. Your role is critical in ensuring our employees receive accurate pay, benefits, and pension support while on leave. You will also act as next level support for complex query resolution including providing guidance and support pertaining to programs, policies, processes and regulatory requirements. What You'll Do: Administer day-to-day operations of leave programs including Disability, Workers' Compensation, Maternity/Parental Leave, Critical Illness, Compassionate Care, Military Leave, and others. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial legislation and organizational policies. Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Disability Management, Occupational Health Nurses, and insurance providers to manage claims and secure leave approvals. Oversee all aspects of employee compensation, benefits, and pension during leaves, including bi-weekly pay processing, pay adjustments, and data audits for accuracy. Act as a primary point of contact for employees and managers, offering empathetic and knowledgeable support on leave-related matters. Maintain accurate and current employee data in HR systems such as SAP, SuccessFactors, and ServiceNow. Partner with internal teams including Payroll, Benefits, Time Administrators, and HR Business Partners to resolve complex issues and ensure a seamless leave experience. Respond to employee inquiries regarding leave policies and procedures. Interpret union collective bargaining agreements and applicable legislation as they relate to leave and benefit entitlements. Stay informed on Canadian legislation related to leaves and benefits to make sound administrative decisions aligned with corporate policies. Develop and maintain audit processes to ensure data integrity and provide reporting to monitor key metrics. Keep process documentation and training materials current to support team development and knowledge sharing. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR Solution Centre (HRSC), including process reviews, cross-training, and collaboration. Adapt to evolving technologies and support their implementation within the team. Uphold employee privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of leave administration. Provide ongoing support and guidance to the HRSC Employee Support Team to enhance their knowledge and ability to address leave-related inquiries. Assist with ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Manager, including system testing, compliance audits, and project work. What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 2 years of experience in leave of absence administration, preferably within a large national or global organization. Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, and ServiceNow preferred. Strong understanding of Canadian leave policies, practices, and regulatory requirements. Experience interpreting union collective bargaining agreements is a strong asset. High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong stakeholder relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with Canadian HR data, business rules, and legislative requirements. Ability to troubleshoot and respond to inquiries via phone and email. Experience working in an HR Shared Services environment using a case resolution system is an asset. Strong decision-making and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage urgent requests. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement, both personally and within the HRSC. Flexibility to work overtime or weekends during peak periods to meet payroll and operational deadlines. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, open-plan office environment. Compensation & Benefits: The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, is between $65,300 - $111,800. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based 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 program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is 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. 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, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. 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.