Executive Assistant, Human Resources

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Charlotte, MD

2d • $62,200 - $100,200 • Remote

About The Position

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

• 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.
• The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, professional, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an extremely active and dynamic calendar of appointments.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• 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.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: High school or GED