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Stanley Black and Decker Human Resources Director, Central Engineering – Hybrid in United States
Human Resources Director, Central Engineering – Hybrid
Hybrid to Towson, MD, United States
Onsite Tuesday-Thursday
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
Stanley Black & Decker is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to help the Central Engineering Team build an exceptional culture and high performing workforce. The HR Director plays a critical role in the building of engineering capabilities, cultivating talent, and fostering a respectful and supportive culture that optimizes the team. This individual will be a Business Partner and advice managers and employees on strategic and tactical HR issues. This role will provide strong HR leadership, development and strategic guidance and will require strong strategic, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to influence, motivate, and communicate effectively with individuals at every level of the organization.
As a Human Resources Director, you will be an individual contribution and be part of our Central Engineering team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the human resource function and performance within the Central Engineering Team.
Participates in the development of the organization's plans and programs as an HRBP specifically from the perspective of the impact on people.
Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into HR operational plans to enable execution of those plans.
Develops staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the organization for positions of responsibility. Identifies appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the organization.
Develops programs to allow the organization to embrace applicants and employees of diverse identity and thought to permit the full development and performance of all employees.
Key driver of our high-performance culture, the HR Central Engineering Director ensures that managers and employees understand and participate in the performance management and development program.
Develops human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps to develop specific programs to fill the identified gaps. Areas of activity will include talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, training and development programs for preparing employees for more significant responsibilities, and general business development programs to enhance employee knowledge and understanding of the business of the company.
Continually assesses the competitiveness of all programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries and markets.
Establishes credibility throughout the team to be an effective listener and problem solver of people and business issues.
Identify and drive the communication and sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement.
Maintains knowledge of North America US HR policies, programs, laws and issues as well as global best practices.
Lead specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and participate in functional and cross functional initiatives.
This position may manage an early career role depending on rotational availability
This position requires up to 25% travel within North America and on occasion may be asked to travel outside of respective regional responsibilities.
Well versed in the change management and has demonstrated his/her capability of managing change globally
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related study
Masters' degree preferred; or 7-10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between HR and business strategy.
Effective team player and collaborator across HR Function and overall company.
Strong Project Management skills and leading through ambiguity
Strong and effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Knowledge of employment law and government compliance regulations including visa processing and regulations.
Must be flexible, resourceful, and organized to work in a multi-functional role and to deliver on commitments.
The position requires a highly articulate, energetic, and dynamic leader, possessing a high degree of professionalism, integrity, emotional intelligence, and confidence. Exceptional communications skills and the ability to work within a complex, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment is critical to the long-term success of this position.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
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.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
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.
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