PENGARUH WORKLIFE BALANCE TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI (Studi pada PT. PLN (Persero) ULP Dinoyo, ULP Blimbing dan ULP Kebonagung, Kota Malang)

This study aims to analyze the effect of work-life balance on employee performance, both directly and through job satisfaction as a mediating variable on employees of PT. PLN (Pesero) ULP Dinoyo, ULP Blimbing and ULP Kebonagung Malang. The method used is a quantitative approach with an explanatory research type. The research sample consisted of 50 permanent employees determined by the total sampling technique. Data processing was carried out using the PLS-SEM tool through SmartPLS 4.1. The results of the study indicate that work-life balance has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, and job satisfaction also has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. However, the direct effect of work-life balance on employee performance is not significant. Nevertheless, job satisfaction is proven to significantly mediate the relationship between work-life balance and employee performance. This finding emphasizes the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life in increasing job satisfaction which ultimately has a positive impact on employee performance.