HR Generalist

Canadian Solar Inc.

. Provide day-to-day HR support to teams across EMEA and LATAM, including employees engaged through Employer of Record providers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR operations, including employee lifecycle administration, employee relations, and performance management across EMEA and LATAM. Proficient in Workday and Excel, with strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

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HR Generalist ExperienceEmployee Lifecycle AdministrationWorkday ProficiencyPerformance ManagementBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle AdministrationPerformance ManagementRecruitmentImmigration ProcessesData Quality ImprovementHR ReportingContract PreparationOnboarding CoordinationGrievance HandlingVisa Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkProblem-SolvingJudgementDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPDSHRM-CP

Industry Keywords

EMEALATAMEmployer of RecordEmployee RelationsConfidential InformationFast-Growing MultinationalSafetyEthicsSustainabilityHR Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day HR support to teams across EMEA and LATAM, including employees engaged through Employer of Record providers
Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR matters
Support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through offboarding
Maintain accurate employee records in Workday and process lifecycle changes
Prepare contracts and employment letters and track probation and contract milestones
Advise managers on conduct, performance, attendance, and flexible working matters
Support disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes and escalate complex cases
Coordinate hiring approvals, interviews, offers, pre-employment checks, and onboarding
Coordinate with EOR providers on onboarding, amendments, probation, offboarding, and transitions to direct employment
Coordinate performance review cycles and support development planning
Support engagement surveys, recognition, and company events
Localise and roll out HR policies, support audits, monitor employment law changes, and produce HR reports
Coordinate work authorisation and visa documentation and track renewal dates
Simplify processes, improve data quality, and support HR projects, new entity launches, and expansion
Collaborate with regional HR, Legal, HRIS, external advisors, and EOR partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous HR generalist or HR operations experience
Experience supporting employees across several countries, ideally in EMEA and/or LATAM
Solid knowledge of employee lifecycle administration, employee relations and performance management
Judgement to spot country-specific issues and know when to get local advice
Workday experience
Strong Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal English
Discretion to handle confidential information
Nice to have: Experience working with EOR providers
Nice to have: Recruitment, immigration or international transfer experience
Nice to have: Spanish or another language relevant to the region
Nice to have: CIPD, SHRM-CP or an equivalent qualification
Nice to have: Experience in a fast-growing multinational
Commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability
Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Performance bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Supportive, collaborative environment
Employee growth and development opportunities
Equity, diversity, and inclusion culture