People Relations Business Partner
New York, NY · Pittsburgh · USD 163,200-244,800 · Posted Oct 15, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- New York, NY · Pittsburgh
- Salary
- USD 163,200-244,800 · Base salary
About the role
- The People Relations Business Partner will lead Duolingo’s approach to employee relations, leaves of absence, and workplace accommodations.
- This role serves as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and People Business Partners, managing complex employee matters and using data insights to strengthen organizational practices.
Responsibilities
- Manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including workplace conflicts and conduct issues.
- Conduct fair, thorough, and timely workplace investigations.
- Provide practical guidance to managers and People Business Partners on performance, conduct, and policy interpretation.
- Develop tools, documentation standards, and case management practices for employee relations.
- Lead global leave of absence and workplace accommodations programs.
- Manage workplace accommodation requests from intake through implementation.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex leave matters and coordinate with external administrators.
- Manage vendor performance for leave and accommodations programs.
- Analyze case data to identify recurring themes, emerging risks, and opportunities for organizational improvement.
- Provide coordination and project support for People Business Partner priorities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience across employee relations, workplace accommodations, leave management, HR, or related areas.
- Experience independently managing complex employee matters.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and navigating sensitive employee relations matters.
- Working knowledge of workplace accommodations and leave practices, including ADA, FMLA, and the interactive process.
- Experience advising managers and People partners on complex employee situations.
- Strong judgment and ability to navigate sensitive or ambiguous situations with discretion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including objective case documentation.
- Strong case management and organizational skills.
- Ability to identify patterns across cases and translate them into organizational insights.
- Comfort working across teams, functions, and geographies.
Benefits
- Equity compensation
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Workplace Investigations
- Leave Management
- ADA
- FMLA
- Case Management
- Policy Interpretation
