HR Specialist- Employee Relations & HR Programs

DuPont Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in Wilmington, DE is seeking an HR Specialist focused on employee relations and HR programs. This onsite role partners with HR and business leaders to resolve complex matters, lead priority initiatives, and strengthen the employee experience in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 5+ years of HR experience, and strong communication skills; Spanish is a plus. Candidates should reside within commuting distance to Wilmington, DE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with employee relations and leadership coaching.
• Manufacturing environment experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence.
• English proficiency; Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations matters and drive fair, compliant outcomes.
• Conduct investigations, document findings, and update on escalated matters.
• Coach HR partners and leaders on case management and risk mitigation.
• Identify ER trends and recommend proactive actions to improve experience.
• Lead high-priority HR initiatives and support process standardization.
• Partner with site HR and leaders to build capability and leadership.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Project management

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

## HR Specialist- Employee Relations & HR ProgramsApplyremote type: On-sitelocations: Wimington, Delawaretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 249661WAt DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers**Position Summary**Join DuPont’s Healthcare HR team as an HR Specialist focused on employee relations, HR program execution, and organizational capability. In this high-impact role, you will partner with HR and business leaders to resolve complex employee matters, lead priority initiatives, and strengthen the employee experience across a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, strategic HR professional who brings sound judgment, strong execution, and the ability to influence meaningful outcomes across teams.This is an onsite position. Candidates should live within a daily commutable distance to the our site in Wilmington, DE.**Employee Relations Execution & Guidance*** Lead complex employee relations matters and drive fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes* Conduct investigations, prepare clear documentation, and provide timely updates on legal or escalated matters* Coach HR partners and leaders on effective case management, risk mitigation, and practical solutions* Identify ER trends and recommend proactive actions that improve the employee experience and reduce risk**HR Project Management & Process Standardization*** Lead and support high-priority HR initiatives that improve consistency, efficiency, and business impact* Support M&A integration activities and HR process harmonization across teams* Simplify and standardize HR processes while partnering with HR colleagues to implement practical improvements* Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure strong execution and adoption**Organizational Capability & Upskilling*** Partner with site HR and business leaders to identify capability gaps and development opportunities* Support upskilling initiatives that build stronger leadership, HR, and organizational capability* Serve as a trusted coaching resource for HR, employees, and leaders to improve performance and engagement* Create tools and resources that promote consistency and support talent capability across the business**Stakeholder Partnership*** Build trusted partnerships with site HR, business leaders, Centers of Excellence, and cross-functional teams* Translate business needs into practical HR solutions that enable leaders and support employees* Influence effectively across all levels while maintaining credibility, confidentiality, and sound judgment**Qualifications Profile*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred* 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including strong employee relations and leadership coaching* Manufacturing environment experience required* English proficiency required; Spanish proficiency preferred* Demonstrated project management skills with experience leading or supporting HR initiatives* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust* Proven ability to lead change, improve processes, and drive adoption across an organization* Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions and recommendations* Excellent judgment, organization, and strategic thinking skills