Senior Specialist, Recruiting Insights – Outdoor

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

. Manage end-user research projects, including recruiting and screening candidates .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeTowson • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $62,200 - $100,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and organizational skills while effectively managing end-user research projects and participant recruitment. Builds and maintains relationships with professional landscapers and outdoor power equipment users, ensuring timely project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

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Project ManagementRecruiting TechniquesInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProficiency With Excel

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRecruiting TechniquesDatabase ManagementSurvey SetupParticipant Check-In

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCreative Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsFollow-Up SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

ExcelOutlookTeams

Industry Keywords

End-User ResearchParticipant RecruitmentLandscaper ContactsOutdoor Power EquipmentIncentive Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-user research projects, including recruiting and screening candidates
Manage participant check-in processes and incentives
Assist teams with research stimulus setup and teardown
Manage recording and overall project management
Build and maintain a database of professional landscapers and other difficult-to-reach professional outdoor power equipment users
Develop relationships with landscaper contacts
Serve as the main point of contact for respondents throughout recruitment and research
Collaborate with Insights and cross-functional project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Recruit participants via phone cold calls, store visits, and jobsite visits
Recruit and screen contacts by phone several days per week
Send participant follow-ups and reminders
Meet and escort participants into the research building
Check in participants, complete paperwork, and direct them to interview rooms
Check out participants and provide incentives
Set up quick surveys and follow up to reach sample targets
Order research incentives
Lift and assist with room setup
Support end-user understanding and organizational advocacy
Not responsible for moderating interviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Internship experience preferred
Familiarity with recruiting techniques and sources, including list procurement, social media outreach, and job boards
Strong interpersonal, written, oral, and telephone communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and think creatively
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external partners
Exceptional project management, organizational, coordination, and follow-up skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder needs
Creative problem-solving and proactive solution-finding abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with multiple stakeholders
Strong administrative skills
Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to travel 5–10%
Ability to lift and assist with room setup
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products
Discounts through partner and vendor programs
Career growth opportunities and multiple career paths
Digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university
Certificates and specializations from colleges and universities
Volunteerism and giving-back opportunities
Sustainable business practices
Annual merit increases may be available