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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.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Relations, the Senior HR Advisor provides strategic and operational HR support to Nutrien's Proprietary Products facilities located across Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Greeley, Colorado, and California. This role partners with leaders across multiple sites to deliver people solutions that support business objectives, enhance employee experience, develop talent, and navigate organizational change. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing strategic consultation with hands-on HR support.
What You'll Do:
- Act as the lead Human Resources position for the Proprietary Products sites
- Provide HR guidance to the Proprietary Products Leadership Team and contribute to the people perspective supporting the successful execution of the business strategy
- Serve as an unbiased consultant to the business to mitigate risk to the company by ensuring fair treatment and a balanced approach for those impacted by the implementation of new policy, procedures and/or organizational change, problem resolution and human capital decisions
- Oversee and assist in the implementation of company and business unit HR strategies, programs and processes (e.g. on-going salary administration and annual compensation cycle, benefit programs, performance management, talent retention and attraction)
- Provide support and training to managers in the interpretation and use of HR policies, processes, and programs
- Administer the disability management process while partnering with the business leaders and our third-party administrator
- Analyze results of exit interviews, recruitment feedback and employee surveys to identify people issues and trends and participate in their resolution
- Support the identification of client learning and development needs by partnering with the business and the appropriate COE in the development of plans/programs and implementation within the client groups
- Provide guidance and coaching to leaders in managing sensitive, complex, and legal employee relations matters
- Consult on business effectiveness projects i.e. structural re-organizations, business process improvements, etc.
- Work with leaders to anticipate future human capital requirements based on business, industry and market conditions
- Utilizing change management philosophy, work with client group leaders to design future state changes (people, process, and structure), prepare change plans, and engage with leaders to implement
- Onboarding new employees and fostering a positive ongoing workplace experience for employees at Proprietary Products sites.
- Work with the Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, Total Rewards, Internal Legal Counsel, Learning and Development, Talent Attraction & Sourcing,) to ensure the completeness and accuracy of employment documentation to support the effective delivery of HR services and to implement on HR strategies, programs and processes
- Support and lead various HR projects as needed
- Complete HR transactional tasks including employee letters, requisitions, communication/notices, and general transactions
- Support emergency incident management from the people perspective as required
What You'll Bring:
- Degree in human resources or related field is required
- Minimum of 6 years HR generalist work experience with proven career growth path
- Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Ability to travel approximately 25-30% within a multi-state territory that includes Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Greeley Colorado, and California
- Ability to coach and guide Site Leadership
- Ability to develop, implement and manage change effectively
- Awareness of manufacturing industry practices and cycles
- Experience in a fast-paced growth environment, providing strategic direction from a human resources standpoint
- Possess a strong ability to develop collaborative relationships across multiple functions
- Ability to balance the requirements of functional HR and the site needs
- Knowledge of United States employment legislation and regulations
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical human resource initiatives
- Strong, clear, and concise verbal and written communications skills with all levels of employees within the organization
- Interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with and influence individuals in different disciplines and at different levels
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Proven ability working in a matrix environment to reduce typical business information silos in order to increase cooperation and communication and work more effectively across business functions
- Strong mentoring, coaching experience to business clients and peers with diverse levels of expertise
- Experience with various change management methodologies to support client groups through transformational change initiatives
What You'll Get:
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
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL is between $82,900 - $130,130. 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, and Instagram.
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.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Relations, the Senior HR Advisor provides strategic and operational HR support to Nutrien's Proprietary Products facilities located across Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Greeley, Colorado, and California. This role partners with leaders across multiple sites to deliver people solutions that support business objectives, enhance employee experience, develop talent, and navigate organizational change. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing strategic consultation with hands-on HR support.
What You'll Do:
- Act as the lead Human Resources position for the Proprietary Products sites
- Provide HR guidance to the Proprietary Products Leadership Team and contribute to the people perspective supporting the successful execution of the business strategy
- Serve as an unbiased consultant to the business to mitigate risk to the company by ensuring fair treatment and a balanced approach for those impacted by the implementation of new policy, procedures and/or organizational change, problem resolution and human capital decisions
- Oversee and assist in the implementation of company and business unit HR strategies, programs and processes (e.g. on-going salary administration and annual compensation cycle, benefit programs, performance management, talent retention and attraction)
- Provide support and training to managers in the interpretation and use of HR policies, processes, and programs
- Administer the disability management process while partnering with the business leaders and our third-party administrator
- Analyze results of exit interviews, recruitment feedback and employee surveys to identify people issues and trends and participate in their resolution
- Support the identification of client learning and development needs by partnering with the business and the appropriate COE in the development of plans/programs and implementation within the client groups
- Provide guidance and coaching to leaders in managing sensitive, complex, and legal employee relations matters
- Consult on business effectiveness projects i.e. structural re-organizations, business process improvements, etc.
- Work with leaders to anticipate future human capital requirements based on business, industry and market conditions
- Utilizing change management philosophy, work with client group leaders to design future state changes (people, process, and structure), prepare change plans, and engage with leaders to implement
- Onboarding new employees and fostering a positive ongoing workplace experience for employees at Proprietary Products sites.
- Work with the Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, Total Rewards, Internal Legal Counsel, Learning and Development, Talent Attraction & Sourcing,) to ensure the completeness and accuracy of employment documentation to support the effective delivery of HR services and to implement on HR strategies, programs and processes
- Support and lead various HR projects as needed
- Complete HR transactional tasks including employee letters, requisitions, communication/notices, and general transactions
- Support emergency incident management from the people perspective as required
What You'll Bring:
- Degree in human resources or related field is required
- Minimum of 6 years HR generalist work experience with proven career growth path
- Experience with HRIS systems and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Ability to travel approximately 25-30% within a multi-state territory that includes Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Greeley Colorado, and California
- Ability to coach and guide Site Leadership
- Ability to develop, implement and manage change effectively
- Awareness of manufacturing industry practices and cycles
- Experience in a fast-paced growth environment, providing strategic direction from a human resources standpoint
- Possess a strong ability to develop collaborative relationships across multiple functions
- Ability to balance the requirements of functional HR and the site needs
- Knowledge of United States employment legislation and regulations
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical human resource initiatives
- Strong, clear, and concise verbal and written communications skills with all levels of employees within the organization
- Interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with and influence individuals in different disciplines and at different levels
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Proven ability working in a matrix environment to reduce typical business information silos in order to increase cooperation and communication and work more effectively across business functions
- Strong mentoring, coaching experience to business clients and peers with diverse levels of expertise
- Experience with various change management methodologies to support client groups through transformational change initiatives
What You'll Get:
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
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL is between $82,900 - $130,130. 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, and Instagram.
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Human Resources Associate Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a human resources associate job in Chicago?
Focus your search on the Loop and River North, where Chicago's largest employers in financial services, consulting, and healthcare concentrate their HR teams. Familiarity with HRIS platforms like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors stands out with mid-sized and enterprise employers here. Networking through SHRM's Chicago chapter and targeting roles at the city's large hospital systems and professional services firms gives candidates a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire human resources associates in Chicago?
Chicago human resources associate roles are posted by Bento Sushi, Marriott International, and Amgen and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, large hospital networks, and regional financial institutions means demand comes from a broad range of employer types across the city.
Are there remote human resources associate jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the specific duties, since roles centered on employee relations, onboarding coordination, or benefits administration often require some in-person presence. About 38% of human resources associate openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid schedules being the most common arrangement. Chicago's large tech and professional services employers tend to offer the most flexible remote options for this role.
How can I get a human resources associate job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through HR coordinator or administrative assistant roles at the city's large hospital systems, universities, or staffing agencies, which regularly hire at the entry level. Internships through Chicago-area programs at employers like those in the Illinois Medical District or downtown professional services firms build the credentials local hiring managers look for. A working knowledge of an HRIS platform and a PHR exam pursuit signal readiness to Chicago employers even before you have years of experience.
Which industries hire the most human resources associates in Chicago?
Most human resources associate openings in Chicago sit in Automotive, Chemicals & Materials, and Staffing & Recruiting, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's role as a hub for corporate headquarters, large hospital networks, and financial services firms drives consistent HR hiring volume across all of those sectors throughout the year.
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