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.

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 that Reports To
Associate Director, HR

Location:
Texas, USA or Kitchener, Ontario Canada

About The Role
This is a hands‑on HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our fast‑growing e‑Storage business across North America.



This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and enjoys balancing strategic 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 requerite 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

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

Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Robust 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

Robust interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels

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.

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📌 HR Business Partner (Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Solar
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