HR Business Partner

Canadian Solar; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Performance bonus

Job summary

Canadian Solar in Texas, USA or Kitchener, Ontario, Canada seeks a hands-on HR Business Partner to support the fast-growing e-Storage business across North America. You will partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business goals while delivering core HR processes and a strong employee experience.

This role requires advising leaders, managing performance cycles, onboarding, and data integrity in Workday, with up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• HR certification (SPHR or SHRM – CP or equivalent) highly desired.
• Experience with US and Canadian employment practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: align HR strategies with business objectives and coach leaders.
• Hands-On HR Delivery: onboard, manage performance cycles, and offboard employees.
• Employee Relations: address concerns with proper documentation and compliance.
• Systems & Data (Workday): transactions, reporting, data management and analytics.
• Recruitment and Retention: support hiring and drive engagement across NA.

Skills

HR Certification

US/Canada Law

Strategic Partnership

Cross-border HR

Employee Relations

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

SPHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

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.

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 balancingstrategicpartnershipwith day-to-day execution.

You’llact 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

• Supportorganizationaldesign, 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)

• LeverageWorkday 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 withRecruitment 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

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

• Proven experience as anHR Business Partnerin a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Strong working knowledge ofWorkday(transactions, reporting, data management)

• Organizational skills are a must
• Demonstrated ability tooperatebothstrategically 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

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Someone who iscomfortable "in the weeds"while keeping a strategic lens

• A proactive problem-solver witha strong senseof 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.

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