Senior Regional People Partner

Requisition ID # 173834 

Job Category: Human Resources 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: People

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Dublin

 

 

Department Summary

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.

Reporting Relationship

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

Position Summary

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 in-person at a PG&E office located in locations such as: Dublin, Pleasanton, Fremont, or Hayward, 2-3 days, on average, based on business needs or company requirements. 

Job Responsibilities

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and the ability to foster cross-functional relationships across the organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

Business Acumen:

• 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

Strategic Partnership:

• Provide consultative problem-solving to address complex organizational challenges
• Ensuring people’s projects are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with people’s initiatives

 Relationship Management:

• Foster collaboration and networking across