# People Relations Specialist

**Company:** [Palantir](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/palantir)
**Location:** New York, NY, Washington, DC
**Role:** People Ops
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Employee Relations, workplace investigations, hr processes, us employment law, uk employment law, conflict resolution, training development, policy development, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management
**Posted:** 2026-05-06

> Lead end-to-end workplace investigations and manage employee relations cases involving conduct, performance, and culture. Partner with counsel and business leaders on outcomes, provide HR advice, develop training programs, and drive data-driven ER improvements. Requires 3+ years in employee relations with knowledge of US/UK employment laws.

## Job Description

## Core Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of People Relations cases: Partner with People Partners and Employment Counsel on investigation strategy and risk assessment; conduct interviews, prepare reports, own investigation outcomes and close out; track and prepare status updates, coordinate input from multiple team members; advise and oversee disciplinary and remediation actions.
- Support sophisticated and/or nuanced people-focused discussions around topics like performance, team dynamics, cultural topics, etc.
- Develop programs, training, and policy content on People Relations issues and host regular training sessions for employees.
- Partner with People Team to create data-driven solutions that highlight employee relations trends and advise decision-making.
- Partner with People Partners and other internal leaders on people-focused programs that ensure our employee population is supported to do their best work.
- Contribute to internal and external audits/projects relating to HR and compliance policies and practices.

## What We Value
- Ability to operate with empathy and work toward de-escalation of challenging and/or intense conversations.
- Ability to navigate nuanced situations, calibrate with stakeholders, and display good judgement.
- Ability to model respectful and conscientious behavior in difficult and uncomfortable situations surrounding an investigation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to deal with critical matters and establish and build trust in cross-functional relationships.
- Ability to work independently, stay highly organized, and prioritize a number of matters efficiently.

## What We Require
- 3+ years of experience in employee relations in an Employee Relations Specialist, HR Business Partner, or equivalent role.
- Validated knowledge of HR processes and US & UK employment laws. Background in other international jurisdictions a plus.
- Ability to build trust with a variety of stakeholders, understand business context and strategy, and navigate nuanced org structures.
- Experience in conducting workplace concern intake meetings, investigations, and conflict resolution.
- Experience in building out Employee Relations processes and best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication technique and style in the area of workplace concerns and investigation.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and training skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving ability.
- Background in the tech sector and/or with sales organizations is a plus.
- Ability to travel occasionally.

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