What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, People Partner (HR Business Partner) position at Pacific Gas and Electric Company?
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 environment where coworkers thrive.
If you're 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'd love to hear from you! Together, we'll create a workplace that energizes our teams and drives exceptional results.
Reporting Relationship
The Director, People Partner will report directly to Vice President, People Partner and will lead a team of 5-10 HR professionals. This leader will also be closely aligned to the business and be accountable to that executive leader.
This position is a hybrid role, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
Job Responsibilities
The Director, People Partner position is responsible for designing the strategy that aligns business objectives with coworkers and management in designated business units. This position formulates partnerships across the People function to deliver value-added service to management and coworkers that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The Director, People Partner has a full understanding of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.
The Director, People Partner position is also responsible for leading a team of HR professionals. This team is responsible for providing advice and counsel to coworkers and leaders in the organizations, leading the People program delivery to specified clients. The scope of that work includes collaborating with those who head Performance Management, Pay Planning, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Labor Relations to create a seamless service to the business.
This role requires a strategic thought leader 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 strategies with business goals.
- Understand financial metrics to inform People decision-making, support organizational sustainability, and drive waste elimination
Strategic Partnership :
Relationship Management :
Data Judgment :
Talent Optimization :
Agility :
Leadership Qualities
PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities.
A Leader in the Community and Industry
Demonstrates Safety Leadership
Influences and Inspires
Optimizes Team Performance
Values Diversity and Creates Inclusion
Fiscally Responsible
Leads Ethically and in a Compliant Manner
Provides a High Level of Customer Service
Background Qualifications
Minimum
Desired
Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, especially California labor laws.
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Compensation
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle point of the range ($225,000), the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the above factors.
A reasonable salary range is :
Bay Area Minimum : $167,000
Bay Area Maximum : $284,000
Salary : $167,000
