Director, People Partner

Requisition ID # 163213 

Job Category: Human Resources 

Job Level: Director/Chief

Business Unit: Human Resources & Enterprise Change Ofc

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Company

 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest utility companies in the United States. Based in Oakland, the company is part of PG&E Corporation.

 

There are approximately 26,000 employees who carry out Pacific Gas and Electric Company's primary business—the transmission and delivery of energy. The company provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 16 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California.

 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company and other energy companies in the state are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. The CPUC was created by the state Legislature in 1911.

 

PG&E service area stretches from Eureka in the north to Bakersfield in the south, and from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Sierra Nevada in the east.  108,000 circuit miles of electric distribution lines and 18,000 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines.  44,000 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 6,300 miles of transmission pipelines.  PG&E serves 5.6 million electric customer accounts. 4.6 million natural gas customer accounts.

 

Culture, Purpose, Stands – PG&E seeks to have leaders who embrace and support our safety culture, who are inspired by our virtues and who seek to deliver on our stands.

 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

 

 

Department Overview

 

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.

 

 

Position Summary

 

We are seeking a dynamic Director, People Partner to join our team.  As our Director, People Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing the strategy to shape a workplace environment where every coworker feels known, loved, and proud. You’ll be at the heart of our organization, designing and delivering initiatives that enhance business outcomes, while creating a joyful coworker experience.

 

Imagine being a strategic partner and team leader, collaborating with other leaders to align People practices with our business goals.  In this role, you’ll leverage your deep people and leadership 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