What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist- Employee Relations & HR Programs position at DuPont?
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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 our site in Wilmington, DE.
Employee Relations Execution & Guidance
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.
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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.