Principal People Business Partner

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

13d•$144,000 - $244,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal People Business Partner aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business units and builds partnerships across the People function to provide value-added services that reflect organizational goals. The role maintains business literacy regarding the business unit’s financial position, midrange plans, culture, and competition, and provides advice and counsel to coworkers and leaders. It leads and delivers complex People programs, including performance management, pay planning, succession planning, employee relations, and labor relations. The position is a high-level individual contributor and reports directly to the Director, People Partner. The role partners strategically with leaders to shape the workplace, improve business outcomes, support meaningful change, and promote coworker well-being. It informs talent strategies, supports attracting and retaining talent, and contributes to an inclusive environment. The role requires business acumen, strong cross-functional relationships, data-informed judgment, and the ability to influence leaders and drive change. This is a hybrid role, working from a remote office and in person at the Oakland General Office 1–3 days per week on average, or based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related work experience.
10 years of related HR work experience.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with senior executives and communicating with and influencing leaders at the executive level.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret People metrics and make data-informed decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large organization, preferably one with more than 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 present 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.
Technological savviness in using People tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

Align People strategies and practices with business objectives and organizational goals.
Provide consultative problem-solving and advice and counsel to coworkers and leaders on complex organizational challenges.
Lead and deliver complex People programs for assigned clients, including performance management, pay planning, succession planning, employee relations, and labor relations.
Maintain an effective understanding of assigned business units’ financial position, midrange plans, culture, and competition.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with People initiatives.
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 use analytics to improve People processes and outcomes.
Build and strengthen talent pipelines and support talent management, organizational design, and development.
Implement people practices that improve coworker experience and engagement.
Drive change management initiatives supporting organizational transformation.
Use People tools and platforms effectively and adapt People practices to evolving business needs.
Promote growth, innovation, iteration, and continuous improvement within the People team and organization.