Leadership Program; SLP; Human Resources

Stanley Black & Decker offers a high-visibility pathway to HR and People Operations leadership through its Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program (SLP) – Human Resources
. This rotational, two-year program helps recent graduates build real-world experience across three U.S. facility rotations
, supported by structured development, meaningful project work, and ongoing learning resources.

Alongside a competitive salary (USD 51,700 - 83,300 per year), participants can access a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, and disability coverage, plus 401(k) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
. You’ll also have access to paid time off
, tuition reimbursement
, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs
, along with paid vacation, holidays, and personal days and annual merit increases
.

• Build relationships and become a trusted advisor to business groups while ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of solutions that support business goals.
• Lead HR and analytics projects focused on streamlining processes and increasing working capital turns, including communicating challenges that may affect project deliverables.
• Plan, manage, and deliver 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 and present project deliverables to program peers and company leaders on a regular rhythm.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Analytics, or Communications
  .
• Demonstrated leadership experience paired with a strong academic background.
• Prior internships in HR, Analytics, or Project Management
  .
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment without constant direction or supervision.
• Strong communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, plus presentation and facilitation skills; social media savvy communicator; ability to communicate across potential language barriers.
• Demonstrated quantitative, analytical, creative problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Resourcefulness navigating ambiguity by using internal and external channels to find solutions.
• Excellent networking and collaboration skills, including the ability to build alliances, influence others, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to be proactive, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments on a timely basis.

• Rotation every 6-12 months across work assignments, projects, and teams;
  relocation for a minimum of one rotation may be required
  .
• Hybrid role across New Britain, CT
  , Towson, MD
  , and Valley City, OH
  .

Stanley Black & Decker’s lifelong learning philosophy includes access to state-of-the-art learning resources, such as its Lean Academy and an online university with certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.

• Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility.
• Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.