SR. TALENT PLANNING & SUCCESSION MANAGER

Job Description Job Title: Sr. Talent Planning & Succession Manager Requisition ID: 32724 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN, T2J 7E8
| Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7K 5R6
Workplace Type: On-Site Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level Job Type: Full Time

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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

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.

• Translate business strategy and leading practices into the design and continuous improvement of talent processes and tools that strengthen the leadership pipeline
• Contribute to the evolution and integration of enterprise talent management frameworks, with a focus on adoption, consistency, and continuous improvement
• Lead elements of the design and ongoing refinement of global talent assessment, talent review enablement, and succession planning approaches aligned to future role readiness
• Support the design and integration of behavioral and functional competency frameworks, ensuring alignment with core talent processes
• Enable and build HR Business Partner capability by providing tools, guidance, and advisory support on the application and deployment of talent practices
• Partner with HR Business Partners to integrate talent insights (e.g., assessments) into succession planning and development approaches
• Develop and maintain enterprise resources (e.g., job aids, playbooks, guidance) to support consistent and high-quality execution
• Exercise a high degree of professional judgement in all talent and succession activities, ensuring integrity, privacy, confidentiality, and disciplined stewardship of sensitive information
• Generate insights by analyzing talent data, trends, and stakeholder input, creating reports and presentations, and providing recommendations to support informed decision-making
• Lead the development and evolution of talent metrics, dashboards, and reporting, ensuring data quality and actionable insights
• Support the design and execution of development strategies and activities for senior leader and critical talent populations, including disciplined follow-through on development plans, internal mobility strategies, and pipeline strengthening efforts
• Act as a subject matter lead for talent modules within the HRIS, supporting system enhancements, testing, reporting, and process enablement (e.g., talent profiles, succession planning)
• Manage external vendors supporting assessment and development solutions, ensuring programs deliver measurable value and align with enterprise priorities

• Strong subject matter expertise in talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational capability frameworks within large, global organizations
• Demonstrated experience owning the design and execution of enterprise talent programs, with clear accountability for outcomes and measurable impact in complex global organizations
• Proven track record of leading and delivering talent initiatives end-to-end, beyond supporting roles, within global organizations of comparable size and complexity
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at both strategic and executional levels in order to deliver the required work in a timely manner
• Strong systems thinking, with the ability to connect talent practices to business outcomes and workforce priorities
• Advanced analytical and insight capability, with experience translating data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Expertise in HRIS talent systems and digital enablement, with a focus on adoption and user experience
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively through HR Business Partners
• High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Proven ability to build and mature processes in evolving environments and to translate strategy into practical, executable solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in talent management, succession, or organizational development
• Experience with assessment tools, coaching, or leadership development methodologies is an asset

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistance for future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathways across the organization
• Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core values we put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment