HR Business Partner - Nemours Children's Hospital, Wilmington, DE

The Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources Business Partner Nemours Children’s Health – Wilmington, DE (Onsite) Nemours Children’s Health is a thriving pediatric health system with a long, stable financial history and the enduring support of the Nemours Foundation. As we expand to help create the healthiest generation of children, we’re also deeply committed to becoming the healthiest workforce — because the well-being of our associates is the foundation of Whole Child Health. Our culture supports individuals who flourish through perseverance, energy, and a desire to build, teach, and grow. We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to work on-site at our location in Wilmington, Delaware who will help shape our people strategy, strengthen leadership capability, and guide teams through ongoing transformation and growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about investing in talent, and is eager to contribute to an organization with abundant opportunity and purpose. As a trusted consultant to assigned business units, you will: Advise leaders on strategic and tactical HR matters, aligning people strategies with business needs. Promote associate engagement and foster an environment where teams can excel. Lead initiatives in employee development, performance management, succession planning, compensation, and change management. Apply strong HR mastery — including policy interpretation, case law knowledge, and regulatory compliance — to ensure fair, consistent practices. Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate actions. Partner with Talent Development to deliver coaching, team-development workshops, and skill-building programs. Identify opportunities to strengthen workforce capability and remove barriers to high performance.

Requirements

• Business Acumen: Ability to interpret trends and align HR initiatives with operational goals
• Customer-Focused Approach: Understanding of our mission, service lines, and communities we serve
• HR Mastery: Expertise in HR strategy, advisory, and policy development
• Networking and Relationship Building: Ability to collaborate with SMEs, leaders, and cross-functional partners
• Cross-Cultural Skills: Comfort working across diverse teams and backgrounds
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years of experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated success resolving complex employee relations matters.

Nice To Haves

• HRCI or SHRM certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on strategic and tactical HR matters, aligning people strategies with business needs.
• Promote associate engagement and foster an environment where teams can excel.
• Lead initiatives in employee development, performance management, succession planning, compensation, and change management.
• Apply strong HR mastery — including policy interpretation, case law knowledge, and regulatory compliance — to ensure fair, consistent practices.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Partner with Talent Development to deliver coaching, team-development workshops, and skill-building programs.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen workforce capability and remove barriers to high performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Four levels of medical coverage are available, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO will accrue according to your role and length of service. There are six paid holidays annually, and one day of paid volunteer time off.
• Paid Parental Leave – New parents receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Reimbursement is available on approved courses to maximum of $5,250.
• Retirement Savings Plan – There is a 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions. A 457(b) program is available for highly compensated associates.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – Basic Life Insurance is paid equal to one time your annual salary, up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability – All associates are automatically covered by our short-term disability coverage with income protection for disabilities caused by illness, accident, or injury that are not work-related, at 60% of your salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees