Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program – Human Resources

Job Description

Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program (SLP) – Human Resources | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a rotational program for recent graduates at Stanley Black & Decker, located in hybrid roles across New Britain, CT; Towson, MD; or Valley City, OH. The company is the world’s largest tool organization, building iconic brands such as DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, and STANLEY, and advancing manufacturing through technology. This role is integral to accelerating the development of future HR leaders, allowing participants to contribute to business goals and shape the future of people operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – New Britain, CT; Towson, MD; or Valley, City OH
• Pay: $51700–$83300 yearly
• Mission: Accelerate the development of future Human Resources leaders through structured rotational assignments and project contributions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Advisor: Build relationships and become a trusted advisor to various business groups, ensuring solutions support business goals.
• Project Leadership: Lead HR and analytics projects to streamline processes and improve working capital turns, while communicating challenges effectively.
• Assignment Management: Plan, manage, and deliver on projects assigned during rotational assignments.
• Training Facilitation: Facilitate structured training programs to support business transformation initiatives.
• Reporting & Presentation: Report out and present project deliverables to program peers and company leaders regularly.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Analytics, or Communications.
• Experience: Prior internships in HR, Analytics, or Project Management, combined with demonstrated leadership experience and a strong academic background.
• Skills: Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation communication skills; demonstrated quantitative, analytical, creative problem-solving, and conceptual abilities; resourceful navigation and problem-solving skills; excellent networking and collaboration skills for building alliances and influencing others; strong organization skills with attention to detail, enabling proactive prioritization and timely handling of multiple assignments.