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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);
Work forces 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.

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’d love to hear from you! Together, we will create a workplace that energizes our teams and drives exceptional results.

The Expert People Business Partner with report directly to Director, People Partner as a high-level individual contributor.

The Expert People Business Partner 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.

You are responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated 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 business unit's financial position, its mid‑range plans, its culture, and its competition.

Additionally, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to manage competing priorities and act with urgency, problem solving acuity, ability to work through ambiguity and drive for results, and aptitude to work independently with limited direction.

The role is hybrid
working from your
remote office and in‑person at the Oakland General Office
. Some travel, including overnight travel, is required within the PG&E service territory.

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:

• 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 initiatives.

Relationship Management:

• Foster collaboration and networking across departments to enhance organizational cohesion.
• Be a persuasive influencer to advocate for…