Executive Assistant, Human Resources

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Executive Assistant providing administrative support to HR leaders. Managing calendars, travel, and confidential information in a remote environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,200 - $100,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive-level administrative and operational support to multiple HR Vice Presidents and Executives
Be responsible for managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing communications and presentations, handling confidential information with discretion, and ensuring smooth day-to-day support across the HR leadership team
Manage an extremely active and dynamic calendar of appointments
Think creatively and resourcefully about alternatives, protect time, and manage calendars, including scheduling internal and external meetings across multiple time zones
Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, agendas and accommodations, and expense reporting
Compile documents for travel-related meetings
Prepare, format, and distribute presentations, reports, agendas, meeting materials, and correspondence
Support leadership meetings by organizing logistics, preparing materials, capturing action items, and following up on deliverables
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the HR Vice Presidents
Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of professionalism and discretion
Assist with planning and coordination of HR events, team meetings, off-sites, and leadership sessions
Partner closely with Executive Assistants across the organization to find efficient solutions for scheduling challenges
Support in creating/editing various documents, including letters/memos, PowerPoint presentations, Excel files (including manipulation of data/creation of charts), etc.
Prioritize conflicting needs, handle work expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures
Proactively manage business rhythm planning, ensuring that all core business meetings are scheduled with logistics and other pre-meeting requirements identified and addressed accordingly
Monitor and prioritize incoming communications, escalating urgent matters as appropriate
Support budget tracking, purchase orders, invoices, and other administrative processes as needed
Maintain organized digital files, records, and documentation
Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and enhance team efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years of professional experience in an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative, or similar support role
Experience supporting multiple senior leaders for a publicly traded, global company, preferably in Human Resources or a corporate environment
Proven ability to manage complex schedules and priorities with minimal supervision
Expert Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; and experience with travel systems and expense reimbursement procedures
Experience with expense management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics
Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing business needs
Impeccable communicator and representative for Stanley Black & Decker, both in verbal and written communication
Professional and positive demeanor and executive presence
Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong and independent decision-making capability
Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
Excellent analytical, time-management, and project management skills
High degree of attention to detail while also being tenacious with execution are critical elements to success in role
Superb interpersonal skills and working in a complex, matrixed organization
High degree of confidentiality and professionalism
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

calendar managementtravel coordinationexpense managementdocument preparationdata manipulationproject managementmeeting logisticsbudget trackinganalytical skillsattention to detail

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingtime managementorganizational skillsflexibilityprofessionalismteam playerindependent decision-makingresourcefulnessexecutive presence

Certifications

high school diplomaAssociate’s degreeBachelor’s degree