Executive Recruiting Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Executive Recruiting Manager responsible for in-house executive recruitment at Stanley Black & Decker. Leading the search for senior positions with a focus on building talent pools and strategic capability.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeCharlotte • Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,400 - $169,625 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in executive recruitment, including the ability to develop talent pools, conduct behavior-based interviews, and create comprehensive search strategies. Proficient in utilizing recruitment technology and managing candidate experiences while partnering with executive leaders and HR.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive RecruitmentBehavior-Based InterviewingRecruitment TechnologyCompensation Program ExpertiseTalent Pool Development

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Hard Skills

Executive SearchCandidate SourcingPosition Specification CreationSearch Strategy DevelopmentHigh Touch Point Approach

Soft Skills

InfluencingNegotiationRelationship ManagementJudgmentProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsContact Management SystemsLinkedIn RecruiterWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced DegreeHR Certification

Industry Keywords

Corporate RecruitingExecutive CompensationSuccession PlanningTalent ManagementSenior Level Positions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide world class executive recruitment support for key senior searches across the enterprise
Develop talent pools and bench strength for the strategic needs of the business for Stanley Black & Decker
Partner with executive leaders and human resources colleagues to drive a comprehensive and progressive in-house executive recruitment process for senior level positions
Conduct searches for the most senior positions in the organization
Create comprehensive position specifications that support the definition, desired outcomes, critical qualifications, career-pathing, marketing, attraction and selection of senior level positions
Source candidates through referrals, networking and robust research using the latest technology tools
Conduct detailed behavior-based interviews with internal and external candidates
Provide consultative advice across all aspects of executive recruiting
Meet the organization’s hiring needs against specific metrics
Create search strategy documents and customized executive hiring reports
Partner with Executive Recruiting Coordinator to manage candidate experience through the interview process
Serve as candidate point of contact for any questions/issues
Partner with Executive Compensation to provide robust compensation data for all candidates
Make recommendations as appropriate
Continually develop, maintain and engage a pipeline of senior leaders in industry competitive roles for future needs
Liaise with Talent Management to define gaps in succession plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience in a highly specialized senior level corporate recruiting atmosphere
A combination of corporate recruiting coupled with retained executive search firm experience is also desirable
Some exposure to an internal corporate recruiting atmosphere is strongly preferred
Experience demonstrating significant value to senior level hiring managers and candidates through a high touch point approach
Deep experience with multi-component compensation programs
Competencies include the ability to influence and negotiate with candidates, relationship management and partnering, diligence and perseverance, judgment and decision-making creativity and problem-solving
Ability to work independently at a consistently high level, while managing multiple priorities
Experience with the use of Recruitment technology (Contact Management and Applicant Tracking Systems), LinkedIn Recruiter and Workday
Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree or HR certification preferred.

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