People Relations Specialist

Palantir Technologies

People Relations Specialist handling investigations and employee relations at Palantir. Partnering with Employment Counsel and People Partners for effective conflict management and cultural development.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Employment Counsel, People Partners, and the business to address, navigate, and productively manage people issues surrounding conduct, performance, and culture.
Run workplace investigations end to end and partner with Employment Counsel, People Partners and Business Leaders on owning outcomes and closing out cases.
Provide pragmatic HR advice and assist the broader People Team with other employment issues and cross functional efforts that shape our culture, values, and offerings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsHR processesUS employment lawsUK employment lawsworkplace investigationsconflict resolutionEmployee Relations processesbest practices

Soft Skills

trust buildingstakeholder managementanalytical abilityproblem solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationpresentation skillstraining skills