Employee relations specialist job description

A World-Changing Company

At Palantir, we're passionate about building software that solves problems. We partner with the most important institutions in the world to transform how they use data and technology. Our software has been used to stop terrorist attacks, discover new medicines, gain an edge in global financial markets, and more. If these types of projects excite you, we'd love for you to join us.

The Role

The Employee Relations Specialist will partner with our Employment Counsel and People Partners to investigate workplace related incidents, in a remote working environment and in our offices, strongly focused on our US locations. As part of the People Team, the Employee Relations Specialist will manage all aspects of US workplace investigations and find solutions consistent with our culture and business values. Though the Employee Relations Specialist will focus on resolving investigations, complaints and disciplinary actions, they will also provide pragmatic HR advice and assist the broader People Team with other employment issues and cross functional efforts, described below.
Core ResponsibilitiesWork with People Partners, Employment Counsel the International Employee Relations Specialist and business leaders to develop and implement an Employee Relations (ER) strategy and program.Manage all aspects of ER cases, to include: Partnering with People Partners and Employment Counsel on an investigation strategy and risk assessment in partnership with Employment Counsel and People Partners; conducting interviews, preparing reports, and owning investigation outcomes and close out; tracking and preparing status updates and coordinating input from multiple stakeholders; and advising on and overseeing disciplinary and remediation actions.Support complex performance improvement, leave of absence and medical accommodation cases.Develop training and policy content on ER compliance issues and host regular training sessions for employees.Partner with People Partners to develop data-driven solutions that highlight employee relations trends and inform decision-making.Coordinate responses to internal and external audits / projects relating to HR policies and practices.Track and update practices based on employment law developments.
What We Value4+ years of HR generalist / HRBP role or employment law role, with 2+ years of ER experience in the tech sector and/or with sales organizations is a plus.Strong knowledge of HR processes and US & UK employment laws.Modeling respectful and empathetic behavior in difficult and uncomfortable situations surrounding an investigation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to deal with sensitive matters and establish cross-functional relationships.Excellent writing, presentation, and training skills. Strong analytical and problem solving ability.Ability to work independently, stay highly organized, and prioritize a number of matters effectively. Strong advocate for fairness, diversity, and inclusion.Ability to travel occasionally.Experience in employment law.
Palantir is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe that all Palantirians share the responsibility of upholding our commitment to these values and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to join us in solving the world's hardest problems. Palantir does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Palantir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor's EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.

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Kavaliro is actively hiring an Employee Relations Specialist partner with employees, managers and Human Resources Business Partners to investigate and bring resolution to employee relations issues that provides fair and consistent treatment to all employees, and in a manner consistent with the company’s policies, procedures, and state and federal law.
Key Job Responsibilities


Performance Management


Answers questions regarding company’s policies and procedures. Educates managers on legal practices, acceptable workplace behaviors and appropriate counseling methods. Conducts investigations and intake meetings with employees and managers to identify concerns or complaints involving workplace conduct, performance issues, policy violations, harassment allegations and other complaints. Reviews and considers information from all parties and applies understanding of corporate policies, employment law and other regulations. Provides guidance on effective ways of resolving employee relations issues and makes discipline recommendations utilizing the company’s progressive discipline process. Reviews and approves disciplinary action documents based on predefined criteria. Participates in disciplinary action discussions, as needed, and in all termination discussions. Escalates HR issues that meet predefined criteria and using judgment to assess risk and sensitivity level. Apprises business and HR leaders on the status of issues and concerns being addressed and recommendations or disciplinary actions as appropriate.



Internal Investigations


Prepares and provides required correspondence, information and documentation for case preparation involving legal and third party review. Leads internal investigations and may partner with HR Leadership to represent organization as requested at unemployment or labor hearings.


Training


Recommends training topics for managers based on types and frequency of issues. Participates in the delivery of training to managers regarding disciplinary procedures and company’s policies and procedures.


Information Management and Reporting


Ensures utilization of the Employee Relations module to complete and track activity. Maintains discipline/investigation files. Participates in HR special projects, as needed.



Job Qualifications


Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in Human Resources or related field 5+years experience in Employee Relations Firm understanding of employment laws Excellent professional written and verbal communications skills Critical thinker, active listener and effective time manager Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion in handling confidential information and situations Strong PC and analytical skills

As the Employee Relations Specialist, you will provide guidance and support employee relations concerns while supporting Zoox's overall People & Culture strategy. You will support overall positive employee engagement. The right person understands the core values of our culture, has experience solving people and employment-related issues, and can pivot quickly. You should also be data driven and through a combination of intelligence, experience, and information be able to drive systemic improvements over time.

ResponsibilitiesManage Reasonable Accommodation process, working with management, employees, and HR Conduct some ER InvestigationsFoster effective, collaborative relationships with HR teams and business leaders Assist in the implementation of employee relations policies and procedures Assist with administrative tasks related to the Company's drug testing policy Help create trainings on compliance with HR policies and procedures Assist with documentation, including maintaining complete and accurate records Manage day-to-day requests for ER support from interdepartmental partners

Must Have Experience Bachelor's Degree required4+ years of experience in employee relations, employment law, compliance, or HRHeavy experience managing reasonable accommodation process Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote locations

Nice To Have ExperienceMasters Degree3+ years experience in employee relations, investigations, employment law, and compliance Experience in the transportation industry Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that govern employment policies and practices Leave of absence experience
Vaccine Mandate

Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the earlier of (1) April 15 or (2) within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.

Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant's ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.