Black & Decker Leadership Program (SLP)

About the Role

The Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program (SLP) - Human Resources is a high-profile rotational program designed to accelerate the development of future leaders. This program is geared toward recent graduates with Human Resources internship experience and a relevant business degree, who are passionate about a long-term career in Human Resources and People Operations. HR SLPs will work in 3 rotations over 2 years in different facilities across the United States. Each rotation includes project assignments to familiarize participants with business operations and contribute to facility success. The program offers invaluable developmental opportunities for early-career associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HR Function with key projects and initiatives.
• Build relationships and become a trusted advisor to business groups, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of solutions deployed in support of business goals.
• Lead HR and analytics projects to streamline processes and increase working capital turns, while effectively communicating any challenges that may inhibit project deliverables.
• Plan, manage, and provide deliverables on assigned projects throughout rotational assignments.
• Facilitate structured training programs to support business transformation.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Report out/present project deliverables to program peers and company leaders on a regular basis.

The Person

• Demonstrated leadership experience paired with a strong academic background.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team without constant direction or supervision.
• Resourceful with the ability to navigate the unknown, finding solutions through internal and external channels.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to be proactive, prioritize work, and handle multiple assignments in a timely manner.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Analytics, or Communications.
• Prior internships in HR, Analytics, or Project Management.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and interpersonal; presentation and facilitation skills; social media savvy communicator; ability to effectively communicate across potential language barriers.
• Demonstrated quantitative, analytical, creative problem solving, and conceptual skills.
• Excellent networking and collaboration skills; proven ability to build alliances, influence others, and work in a team environment.

The Details

• Willingness to rotate work assignments, projects, and teams every 6-12 months throughout the program.
• Relocation for a minimum of one rotation may be required.
• This role will be hybrid in the following locations: New Britain, CT; Towson, MD; or Valley City, OH.
• Salary range: $51,700.00 - $83,300.00 annually.
• Benefits include: medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Access to state-of-the-art learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university.