Senior Regional People Partner

PG&E Corporation•Oakland, CA

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking a dynamic Regional People Partner to join our team. As our Regional 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. 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 would love to hear from you! Together, we will create a workplace that energizes our teams and drives exceptional results. The Senior Regional People Partner is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated regions and business units. You will formulate partnerships across the People function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. You will maintain an effective level of business literacy about the region and business unit's priorities, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition. This position is responsible for providing advice and counsel to coworkers and leaders and will lead People program delivery to specified clients, including Performance Management, Pay Planning, Succession Planning, and a strong focus on Employee Relations, and Labor Relations. The Regional People Partner will be in our service centers or other locations, working directly with our coworkers to create the desired work environment. The role is hybrid working from your remote office and a PG&E office located in San Carlos, Fremont, or Oakland, CA based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma
6 years of LR/HR generalist experience
Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel as required within the PG&E service territory
Demonstrated experience working with senior company leaders, including demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence leaders at the executive level
Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, especially California labor laws

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large organization (preferably over 1,000 employees)
Experience working in a unionized environment
Experience completing investigations
Experience managing employee performance, conduct, and discipline issues
Familiarity with HR best practices and industry standards

Responsibilities

Leverage industry and organizational knowledge to align people's strategies with business goals
Understand financial metrics to inform people of decision-making, support organizational sustainability, and drive waste elimination
Provide consultative problem-solving to address complex organizational challenges
Ensuring people projects are in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives
Identify and mitigate risks associated with people's initiatives
Foster collaboration and networking across departments to enhance organizational cohesion
Be a persuasive influencer to advocate for people's initiatives and drive change
Interpret and analyze people's metrics to inform strategic decisions
Craft compelling data storytelling to communicate insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
Apply foundational data analytics to optimize people's processes and outcomes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people's metrics and drive data-informed decisions
Insights and knowledge of the talent within the organization, ability to build and strengthen a talent pipeline, ensuring skills and capabilities for the future. Including talent management, organizational design, and development
Implement strategic people practices that enhance coworker experience and drive engagement
Drive change management initiatives to support organizational transformation
Demonstrate technological savviness to leverage people tools and platforms effectively
Familiarity with HR technology trends and tools for optimizing people processes
Foster a growth mindset within the People team and across the organization
Encourage innovation and iteration in people practices anticipating and adapting to evolving business needs
Capacity to adapt and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation