HR Business Partner

Canadian Solar Inc.

. Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeKitchener • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$105,000 - CA$135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy alignment, organizational design, and talent management while leveraging Workday for HR processes and analytics. Proven ability to drive change management and employee engagement initiatives in a high-growth environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Business Partner ExperienceWorkday ProficiencyHR Certification (SPHR or SHRM – CP)Understanding of Employment PracticesChange Management Leadership

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Hard Skills

Organizational DesignWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsOnboarding ProcessesData ManagementChange ManagementTalent StrategyCompensation ProcessesRetention Initiatives

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoaching SkillsAttention to DetailProfessional Composure

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

HR Certification (SPHR or SHRM – CP)

Industry Keywords

High-Growth EnvironmentEmployee EngagementLegal ComplianceWorkplace PracticesTechnical Businesses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Execute core HR processes including onboarding, performance cycles, and offboarding
Support compensation and promotion processes
Maintain strong operational discipline across HR activities
Lead and support employee relations concerns, ensuring consistent and legal practices with appropriate documentation
Coach managers and leaders on effective people management and workplace practices to mitigate issues
Proactively identify employee-relations and legal risks and involve HR leadership
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
Partner with Recruitment to support hiring needs
Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives
Champion company culture and values across the e-Storage business
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders while delivering core HR processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 while maintaining professional composure
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a scaling organization
High attention to detail with strong execution capability
Up to 15% travel to different project sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training programs and promotional opportunities
Various flexible work options to support employees' well-being
Fully comprehensive benefits
Performance bonus package based on annual objective achievement