Human Resources Manager

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. in Towson, MD is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead as a hybrid HR partner supporting engineering leaders and about 300 employees.

The role blends business partnership, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. You will drive annual HR processes, advise leaders on development and talent planning, and collaborate with centers of excellence on compensation, benefits, and training, while ensuring compliance and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years HR experience in a HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or senior HR generalist capacity.
• Hybrid capacity with on-site presence in Towson, MD on Tue–Thu as needed.
• Experience supporting Engineering, technical, or corporate client groups preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, performance management, change management, and employment standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic and hands-on HR partner supporting 5 leaders within the Engineering team and approximately 300 employees.
• Partner directly with Engineering leaders to align people strategies with business priorities and organizational goals.
• Support approximately 300 employees across the full employee lifecycle.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with leaders and employees while providing sound HR guidance and coaching.
• Advise leaders on performance management, employee development, talent planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support annual HR processes such as merit planning, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Partner with leaders on employee relations matters, including coaching, performance concerns, workplace issues, and policy interpretation.
• Facilitate onboarding, internal movement, promotions, and organizational changes.
• Collaborate with HR partners and centers of excellence on compensation, benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, and training support.
• Lead or support change management initiatives and communications tied to business and team priorities.
• Use HR metrics, reporting, and workforce insights to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and employee experience.

Skills

HR partner

employee relations

talent development

change management

organizational effectiveness

merit planning

performance reviews

communication skills

problem solving

hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Human Resources Manager – Hybrid

Towson, MD, United States

Full time

REQ-1000052607

Towson, MD, United States

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 43,500 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:

As a Human Resources Manager, you’ll be part of our HR team supporting Product Execution & Engineering working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:

• Serve as a strategic and hands-on HR partner supporting 5 leaders within the Engineering team and approximately 300 employees. The position combines business partnership, employee relations, talent support, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and day-to-day HR execution.

• Partner directly with Engineering leaders to align people strategies with business priorities and organizational goals.

• Support approximately 300 employees across the full employee lifecycle.

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with leaders and employees while providing sound HR guidance and coaching.

• Advise leaders on performance management, employee development, talent planning, and organizational effectiveness.

• Support annual HR processes such as merit planning, performance reviews, and development planning.

• Partner with leaders on employee relations matters, including coaching, performance concerns, workplace issues, and policy interpretation.

• Facilitate onboarding, internal movement, promotions, and organizational changes.

• Collaborate with HR partners and centers of excellence on compensation, benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, and training support.

• Lead or support change management initiatives and communications tied to business and team priorities.

• Use HR metrics, reporting, and workforce insights to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes.

• Maintain compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and employee experience.

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 Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.

• 5-7 years of HR experience, ideally in a Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner, or senior HR generalist capacity.

• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity being onsite at our Towson, Maryland office Tuesday through Thursday, and as business needs require.

• Experience supporting Engineering, technical, or corporate client groups preferred.

• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, performance management, change management, and employment standards.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• 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 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!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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The Salary range for this position is $77,600.00 - $124,900.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

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 43,500 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.

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.

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.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail] . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.

For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.