Human Resources Manager – Brand Partnership, Experience

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Human Resources Manager managing employee relations and HR processes in a hybrid role with a focus on positive workplace culture and talent management.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeTowson • Connecticut, Maryland, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead complex employee relations matters, partnering with legal and leadership to provide guidance and resolution to ensure a fair, consistent, and positive workplace
Provide both strategic and tactical HR support, addressing day-to-day employee needs and executing HR processes to ensure smooth operations
Coach and develop people leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness
Prioritize and drive multiple key HR initiatives and requests simultaneously, adapting quickly to changing business needs and priorities
Advise leaders on organizational design, talent management, and workforce planning to align HR strategies with business objectives
Lead and support initiatives focused on employee engagement, training, development, and performance management, ensuring all team members feel valued and supported
Lead the annual Talent Review process and help build a diverse, high-performing talent pipeline for both salaried and hourly (maker) populations
Work closely with Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as payroll, benefits, and compensation to ensure seamless HR operations
Champion organizational change initiatives and recommend, implement, and improve HR procedures, systems, and processes to drive continuous improvement and departmental efficiency
Gather, analyze, and interpret HR data to provide actionable insights.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of progressive experience as an HR generalist, with a strong emphasis on employee relations
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in HR or MBA preferred
Proven experience supporting remote and diverse teams, including both salaried and hourly employees
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical abilities, with experience interpreting HR data; familiarity with basic financial metrics such as SGA and OCOS is a plus
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and provide guidance across all organizational levels
Highly organized, adaptable, and resourceful, demonstrating a customer-focused approach
Strong judgment and decision-making skills in complex employee situations
Track record of building collaborative relationships and driving results through partnership
Project management skills, including planning, tracking, and effective communication with multiple stakeholders
Comfortable working through ambiguity and proactively finding solutions using internal and external resources
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10-15% as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsHR processesperformance managementemployee engagementorganizational designtalent managementworkforce planningHR data analysisproject managementfinancial metrics

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical abilitiesorganizational skillsadaptabilityresourcefulnessjudgmentdecision-makingcollaborative relationshipscustomer-focused approach

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree in HRMBA