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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 approximately 48,000 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®.

Why SLP?

The Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program (“SLP”) is a high-profile rotational program that is an integrated process for accelerating the development of our future leaders. It is geared toward recent graduates with Human Resources internship experience and a relevant business degree with a passion for a long-term career in Human Resources and People Operations.

HR SLPs work in 3 rotations over 2 years, each rotation has project assignments that allow participants to become familiar with how we do business and contribute to the success of that facility. The program offers invaluable experiences for early-career associates seeking challenging developmental opportunities to jump-start their careers.

The role

As the Human Resources Graduate, you’ll be part of our Human Resources team working as a hybrid employee.

You’ll get to

  • Building Relationships and becoming a trusted advisor to business groups while ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of solutions deployed in support of business goals and objectives.
  • Leading HR and analytics projects to streamline processes and increase working capital turns – All while communicating effectively of any challenges that may inhibit project deliverables.
  • Leading Projects: Plan, Manage, and provide deliverables on projects as assigned throughout their rotational assignments.
  • Facilitate structured training programs to support business transformation.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
  • Report out/present to Program peers and company leaders about your project deliverables on a regular rhythm.

The person

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You also have:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Analytics or Communications.
  • Prior internships in HR, Analytics or Project Management.
  • Fluent English.
  • Willing to rotate work assignments, projects, and teams every 6-12 months throughout the program.
  • Relocation for a minimum of one rotation may be required.

The benefits

You’ll receive a great benefits plan, including:

  • Benefits Dental Insurance.
  • Health Assessment.
  • Health Cash Plan.
  • Pension.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development.

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 a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
  • 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!