HR Business Partner

Canadian Solar; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE unit is seeking an HR Business Partner for North America. This hands-on role partners with leaders to balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day execution across Canada and the US, including Workday transactions, reporting, and data integrity.

The position requires up to 15% travel to project sites, strong employment-law acumen, and experience in high-growth environments to drive employee engagement and organizational design.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Canadian and US employment practices and legislation.
• Experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Workday (transactions, reporting, data management).
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: advise senior leaders and align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Hands-On HR Delivery: execute onboarding, performance cycles, and offboarding.
• Employee Relations: coach managers, mitigate issues, ensure compliant documentation.
• Systems & Data: leverage Workday for transactions, reporting and analytics.

Skills

HRBP

Cross-border HR

Stakeholder management

Employment law knowledge

Education

HR Certification (SPHR/SHRM-CP)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join e-STORAGE!

Who We Are

Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.

With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.

Position Title:HR Business Partner, North America

Department: Human Resources

Entity: CS e-Storage

Position thatReports To: Associate Director, HR

Location:Texas, USA or Kitchener, OntarioCanada

About the Role

This is a hands-on HR Business Partner (HRBP)to support our fast-growinge-Storage business across North America. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancingstrategic partnership with day-to-day execution.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to business leaders while also rolling up your sleeves to deliver core HR processes, ensuring operational excellence and a strong employee experience.This role will also requite up to 15% travel to different project sites.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
• Coach leaders on performance management, engagement, and team effectiveness
• Drive change management initiatives in a high-growth environment

Hands-On HR Delivery

• Execute core HR processes including onboarding, performance cycles, and offboarding
• Support compensation and promotion processes
• Maintain strong operational discipline across HR activities

Employee Relations

• Lead and support employee relations concerns, ensuring consistent and legal practices combined with appropriate documentation.
• Coach managers and leaders on effective people management and workplace practices to mitigate issues
• Proactively identify ER and legal risks and proactively involve HR leadership

Systems & Data (Workday)

• Leverage Workday for HR transactions, reporting, and analytics
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within HR systems
• Use insights to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes

Recruitment and Retention

• Partner with Recruitment to support hiring needs
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Champion company culture and values across the e-Storage business

Qualifications & Experience

HR certification (SPHR or SHRM - CP or equivalent) highly desired

• Solid understanding of Canadian and US employment practices and legislation
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong working knowledge of Workday (transactions, reporting, data management)
• Organizational skills are a must
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Experience supporting technical, industrial, or energy-related businesses is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels

Ability to initiate, lead and navigate tough conversations maintaining professional composure.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who is comfortable “in the weeds” while keeping a strategic lens
• A proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a scaling organization
• High attention to detail with strong execution capability

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. The salary range is determined on country and geographical location. This position ranges between $105K - $135K CAD.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

What It’s Like to Work Here

At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:

• Integrity: We do what’s right, always.
• Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
• Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
• Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
• Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.
• Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world.
• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Want to join here is what we are looking For

• The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.
• Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

Your Rewards

We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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