Principal People Partner

Requisition ID # 165879

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Human Resources & Enterprise Change Ofc

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Auburn; Chico; Concord; Hayward; Redding; Sacramento; San Carlos; San Francisco

The People team delivers expertise, resources, and solutions to positively impact our coworkers, contract coworkers, company, partners, and hometowns so that PG&E can achieve amazing outcomes. We are an enthusiastic and collaborative group of professionals who strive to improve our work, our results, our skills, and our company. The People team provides the tools and the guidance our coworkers need to be their best and find joy at work.

The People organization is comprised of the following groups: Benefits; Compensation; Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging; People Partners; Labor Relations; People Development & Growth; People Solutions; Talent Acquisition & Mobility (Recruiting); Workforces Development; and the Enterprise Change Office.

We believe that People are our business. Trust is the foundation of everything we do. Together, we partner to deliver a joyful coworker experience.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and growth in a forward-thinking utility company, we’d love to hear from you! Together, we will create a workplace that energizes our teams and drives exceptional results.

The People Partner with report directly to Director, People Partner as a high-level individual contributor.

We are seeking 2 dynamic Principal People Partners to join our team. As our People Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a workplace environment where every coworker feels known, loved, and proud. You will be at the heart of our organization, driving initiatives that enhance business outcomes, while creating a joyful coworker experience. Imagine being a strategic partner, collaborating with leaders to align practices with our business goals – in this role, you will leverage your expertise to foster a culture of innovation, support meaningful change, and champion coworker well-being. Your insights will directly influence talent strategies, ensuring we attract and retain top talent while cultivating an inclusive environment where coworkers thrive.

The People Partner position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. This position formulates partnerships across the People function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The People Partner maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.

This position is responsible for providing advice and counsel to coworkers and leaders in the organizations. Leads People program delivery to specified clients. This includes Performance Management, Pay Planning, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, etc. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and the ability to foster cross-functional relationships across the organization.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

A reasonable salary range is:

Bay Area Minimum: $140,000

Bay Area Maximum: $238,000

The ideal candidates will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

Strategic Partnership:

Relationship Management:

Data Judgment:

Talent Optimization:

Agility:

Qualifications Minimum:

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: