Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Canadian Solar Inc. • Jeffersonville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Company Summary: Canadian Solar Inc. is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar Inc. delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. Canadian Solar’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in human resource or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing/operations environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience in generating HR reports and familiarity with HRIS system, ADP, Workday.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective employee relations management.
• Demonstrated knowledge related to all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations related to compensation and employment relationship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Mandarin a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist employees with payroll and benefits related matters.
• Review and validate timecards, overtime, PTO, and other payroll-related data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Maintain payroll records and audit for accuracy.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Support open enrollment, including system setup, employee communication, and benefit elections.
• Manage benefit enrollments, changes, COBRA notifications, and terminations.
• Support open enrollment, including system setup, employee communication, and benefit elections.
• Serve as liaison with benefits brokers and carriers to resolve issues.
• Provide guidance to employees on plan coverage, eligibility, and enrollment options.
• Maintain compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee data within HRIS systems.
• Run regular audits to ensure data integrity.
• Generate reports on payroll, benefits, headcount, and compliance as needed.
• Support ACA reporting, 1095/1094 forms, W‑2 preparation, and other year‑end compliance work.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and employment law requirements.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and leave of absence administration
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
• Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree