Human Resources Business Partner

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Kitchener, ON, CAN
In-Office
Mid level
Solar • Renewable Energy
The Role
As an HR Business Partner, you'll align HR strategies with business objectives, execute core HR processes, and support employee engagement and retention in the e-Storage business.
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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: HRBP, North America 

Department:  Human Resources 

Entity: CS e-Storage  

Position that Reports To: Global HR Manager  

Location: Texas (remote) or Kitchener (office based) 

 

About the Role 

We are seeking 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 environment 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. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Partnership 

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

  • Support organisational 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 

  • Provide guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes 

  • Support compensation and promotion processes  

  • Maintain strong operational discipline across HR activities 

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 

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

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

  • Demonstrated ability to operate bothstrategically and tactically 

  • Experience supporting technical, industrial, or energy-related businesses is a plus 

  • Solid understanding of North American employment practices and legislation 

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

 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Someone who iscomfortable “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 

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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The Company
HQ: Kitchener, Ontario
156 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

e-STORAGE, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, deploys leading-edge, flexible, turnkey utility energy storage solutions worldwide. At the heart of e-STORAGE's value proposition lies SolBank, a self-manufactured, lithium-iron phosphate chemistry-based battery designed specifically for utility-scale applications. As part of Canadian Solar, our innovative solutions strive to optimize grid operations, integrate clean energy, and create a resilient and sustainable energy landscape for a brighter, greener future. Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered around 142 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of September 30, 2024, boasting a US$3.2 billion contracted backlog as of November 30, 2024. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 11 GWp of solar power projects and 3.7 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 26 GWp of solar and 66 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.

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