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 full-time, hybrid rotational program at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., with a primary location in Towson, MD. The company is the world’s largest tool manufacturer, deeply committed to solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through advanced technology and its Industry 4.0 Initiative. They build some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, CUB CADET, STANLEY, and BLACK+DECKER. This role matters deeply as the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program (SLP) is a high-profile, integrated process designed to accelerate the development of the company’s future leaders within Human Resources and People Operations, directly contributing to the success of various facilities and projects across the United States.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – New Britain, CT; Towson, MD; or Valley, City OH (Relocation for a minimum of one rotation may be required)
• Pay: $51700–$83300 yearly
• Mission: To accelerate the development of future Human Resources and People Operations leaders through challenging developmental opportunities and project-based rotational assignments across different facilities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Partnership: Build strong, trusting relationships with various business groups, serving as a trusted advisor to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of HR solutions align with overall business goals and objectives.
• Project Oversight: Lead key HR and analytics projects, focusing on initiatives to streamline processes and enhance working capital turns, consistently communicating any challenges that might impact project deliverables.
• Rotational Assignments: Actively plan, manage, and provide clear deliverables on projects as assigned throughout each of the three rotational assignments over two years.
• Training & Development: Facilitate structured training programs that support significant business transformation efforts within the organization.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Regularly report out and present comprehensive updates on project deliverables to program peers and senior company leaders, maintaining a consistent rhythm of communication.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Analytics, or Communications; the program is geared toward recent graduates.
• Experience: Prior internship experience in Human Resources, analytics, or project management; demonstrated leadership experience paired with a strong academic background.
• Skills: Strong communication skills including verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation, with the ability to communicate across potential language barriers; demonstrated quantitative, analytical, creative problem-solving, and conceptual abilities; resourceful with the capability to navigate unknown situations and find solutions through internal and external channels; excellent networking and collaboration skills, including proven ability to build alliances and influence others; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proactive approach, and the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple assignments efficiently.