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.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Specialist I, HR Recruiting to lead our recruitment efforts and enhance our talent acquisition strategy. This role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process, developing effective sourcing strategies, and partnering with hiring managers to meet the organization's staffing needs. The Senior Specialist I will play a critical role in identifying and attracting top talent to support our growth and success.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment Strategy: Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates for various roles across the organization. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to continuously improve recruitment processes.
Talent Acquisition: Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection. Utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, and networking to identify and engage potential candidates.
Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Provide timely communication, feedback, and support to candidates, and maintain a professional and welcoming environment.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and departmental goals. Provide guidance and support on recruitment best practices and strategies.
Interviewing and Selection: Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. Facilitate the decision-making process and make recommendations for hiring based on assessment results.
Recruitment Metrics: Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality. Use data-driven insights to optimize recruitment strategies and processes.
Employer Branding: Enhance the company’s employer brand by promoting our values, culture, and career opportunities. Develop and implement strategies to attract top talent and build a strong talent pipeline.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the recruitment process. Prepare and present recruitment reports and analytics to HR leadership and other stakeholders.
Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals. Develop and implement talent pipeline strategies to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates for future hiring needs.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a proven track record of successfully filling diverse roles in a corporate environment. Experience in the renewable energy or manufacturing sector is an advantage.
Skills: Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, and interviewing techniques. Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with candidates, hiring managers, and HR colleagues.
Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive recruitment decisions and improvements.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing recruitment activities, candidate information, and compliance requirements.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company matching
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Employee wellness programs and support services
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What We Do
Founded in 2001 in Ontario Canada, Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is as a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries & regions on 6 continents. Canadian Solar is both a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, with over 14,000 employees globally. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil and South East Asian countries, Canadian Solar now has module manufacturing capacity and has delivered more than 55 GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 150 countries in the past 20 years. Canadian Solar has solar power projects globally and solar power plants that are in commercial operation, with a resale value of US$1.2 billion. In addition, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified utility-scale solar power project pipeline around 10 GWp, with projects being developed in the U.S., Japan, Latin America,Australia, EMEA, South East Asia, India and China. Of the total project pipeline, 2.9 GWp of projects are at late-stage development and have secured energy offtake agreements. In 2018, Canadian Solar achieved a revenue of US$3.74 billion, Meanwhile, Canadian Solar was listed as the Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturer in terms of bankability for Q4 2018, and was named as Top 3 Global Utility-scale Solar PV Project Developer for 2017 by GTM Research. Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/. Canadian Solar is making the difference by delivering more clean, safe and affordable solar energy to the world.
