Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Specialist to provide strategic support for its union-represented workforce. The role covers grievance administration, contract interpretation, disciplinary guidance, and collaboration with Union counterparts across PG&E’s service territory.

You will support principal negotiators during system-wide negotiations, train leaders on labor processes, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field or equivalent experience.
• 4 years’ experience in Labor/Industrial Relations or related HR work.
• Desirable: advanced HR certifications and strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and present findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Grievance handling across steps 1–3 with documented outcomes.
• Lead Local Investigating Committee research, meetings and reporting.
• Negotiate LIC settlements and support Fact Finding as needed.
• Provide contract interpretation and strategic labor relations advice.
• Deliver training on Labor Relations processes and agreements.
• Develop and lead special projects for the department.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with Union counterparts.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Research & data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / business

MS/MA in Labor Relations or HR (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-SCP/CP)

Job description

Requisition ID# 175243

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: People

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fresno; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cotati; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakland; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Pleasanton; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

Department Overview

The Labor Relations Department provides strategic labor relations support in the areas of negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance administration, performance management consultation, and management of Company/Union relationships. Over 17,000 PG&E employees are represented by three labor unions.

Position Summary

The Senior Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for providing strategic support to multiple Functional Organization leaders regarding their Union represented workforce. You will be responsible for the daily operations of labor administration which includes grievance handling through the third step of the grievance procedure which requires preparation of materials, witnesses, coordination of grievance meetings and preparation of grievance meeting outcome documentation, including writing of grievance reports. You will also provide consultation on contract administration, disciplinary process, and provide consistent, timely and well researched advice. You should have the ability to develop and foster collaborative relationships with Union counterparts. You will support Principal Negotiators during system-wide negotiations, including implementation of agreements. You may provide training to leaders of our represented workforce on a variety of labor topics and processes. You should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and be highly proficient in researching, compiling, and analyzing data with the ability to effectively present findings.

This position is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person based on business needs. The assigned PG&E work location will be flexible within PG&E's service territory and will be agreed upon between the hiring leader and successful candidate. This position requires occasional travel to attend in-person meetings at Company and Union facilities throughout PG&E’s service territory as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Grievance resolution:

• Consult at first step of grievance procedure with stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage second step of the grievance procedure (Local Investigating Committee) Responsible for researching, investigating, and answering grievances
• Negotiate grievance settlements at the LIC step and write Local Investigating Report for referral to next step of the grievance procedure
• Participate in third step of grievance procedure supporting the Fact Finder for case presentation and discussion.
• Meet with Supervisors, Business Reps, and/or shop stewards to attempt to resolve grievance issues prior to formal filing.
• Research and respond to grievances filed, including highly complex or sensitive grievances that can have broad implications.
• Schedules and prepare materials, witnesses, and Supervisor for Local Investigating Committee (LIC) meetings.
• Lead LIC meetings. Prepare LIC outcome documentation, secures signatures & distributes and communicate results.
• Participates in Fact Finding when grievances are not settled at LIC.
• Authority to resolve grievances at 2nd step (LIC)
• Uses tools to track and monitor grievance activities and contract admin issues.
• Identify, recommend, and implement grievance process improvements.

Positive discipline (PD) recommendations:

• Consults with stakeholders to develop recommendations on level of discipline.
• Provides training on PD System.
• Research and makes recommendations to stakeholders on performance management and disciplinary action for represented coworkers

Contract interpretation:

• Serves as an expert on complex labor agreements for assigned clients, ensure compliance with labor agreements.
• Provides input on strategic use of labor agreements with complex associated issues and factors to achieve key business objectives.
• Has ability to develop knowledge of labor contract provisions and provides timely and accurate advice on contract interpretation to stakeholders

Special Projects:

• Lead projects on behalf of the department
• Delivers technical training on Labor Relations, the Collective Bargaining Agreements, and the Positive Discipline Process
• Responsible for implementation of negotiated ad hoc agreements

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• 4 years’ experience in Labor Relations/Industrial Relations or related HR work experience

Desired:

• MS or MA in Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or Human Resources PHR/SPHR or SHRM-SCP/CP
• Written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• Ability to research, compile and analyze data and present findings

Compensation

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case‑case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

A reasonable salary range is:

• Bay Area Minimum: $105,000.00
• Bay Area Midpoint: $137,000.00
• Bay Area Maximum: $169,000.00

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• California Minimum: $100,000.00
• California Midpoint: $130,000.00
• California Maximum: $161,000.00