Expert People Business Partner

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

12d•$122,000 - $194,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Expert People Business Partner aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business units, forming partnerships across the People function to provide value-added service that reflects organizational business objectives. The role maintains business literacy regarding the business unit’s financial position, midrange plans, culture, and competition, and partners with leaders to shape talent strategies, support meaningful change, foster innovation, promote coworker well-being, and create an inclusive coworker experience. The position is a high-level individual contributor and reports to the Director, People Partner. This role is hybrid, working from a remote office and in person at the Oakland General Office. Some travel, including overnight travel, is required within the PG&E service territory. The position is eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. The Bay Area salary range is $122,000 to $194,000, with a midpoint of $158,000; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, education, experience, market value, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related work experience.
Eight years of related HR work experience.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with senior executives and communicating with and influencing leaders at the executive level.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to manage competing priorities and act with urgency, problem-solving acuity, ability to work through ambiguity and drive results, and ability to work independently with limited direction.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret People metrics and use them to inform decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large organization, preferably with over 10,000 employees.
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, especially California labor laws.
Familiarity with HR best practices and industry standards.
Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives.
Ability to apply business and marketplace knowledge to advance organizational goals.
Ability to communicate a compelling vision and strategy that motivates others to act.
Ability to influence and lead behavior change.
Ability to provide direction, delegate, and remove obstacles to get work done.
Familiarity with HR technology trends and tools for optimizing people processes.

Responsibilities

Align People strategies with business goals using industry and organizational knowledge.
Understand financial metrics to inform people decisions, support organizational sustainability, and drive waste elimination.
Provide consultative problem-solving for complex organizational challenges.
Ensure People projects align with organizational strategic objectives and identify and mitigate related risks.
Foster collaboration and networking across departments and influence stakeholders to advocate for People initiatives and drive change.
Interpret and analyze People metrics, communicate insights and recommendations through data storytelling, and apply foundational analytics to optimize People processes and outcomes.
Build and strengthen talent pipelines and support talent management, organizational design, and development.
Implement strategic people practices that improve coworker experience and engagement.
Drive change management initiatives to support organizational transformation.
Use people tools and platforms effectively and remain familiar with HR technology trends and tools.
Foster a growth mindset, encourage innovation and iteration in People practices, and adapt to changing business needs while pursuing continuous improvement.