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The following have been submitted and approved by the PHRPS Board as a courtesy to our members. Please let us know if you have an opportunity you would like to see posted here.

Posted: September 7, 2008

NRG - Manager, Talent Development

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), a Fortune 500 company, owns and operates a diverse portfolio of power-generating facilities primarily in Texas and the Northeast, South Central and Western regions of the United States. NRG’s projects use a wide array of fuel sources including natural gas, oil and coal.  As part of NRG’s ongoing environmental, or “green,” business efforts, the Company recently launched its comprehensive “ecoNRG” initiative. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.nrgenergy.com.

Title:                 Manager, Talent Development
Dept:                Human Resources
Reports to:      Director, Organization Development and Training
Purpose:          To develop a sufficient size talent pool of candidates who are ready for key positions/assignments to address NRG’s current and future needs. Role will monitor, track, and facilitate the proactive development of key talent both in Corporate and in plant operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure, through direct consultation with Corporate line managers, and facilitate consultation with field HR Managers and their field line managers, the following:

• Maintain a list of employees in Corporate and Field positions with potential to:
• Move 2+ levels in next 5 years
• Move 1 level in next 3 years
• Enhance their current responsibilities and take on new assignments
• Create SMART development plans for the above personnel and quarterly monitor those plans to ensure progress is made and goals are met. Developmental plans will include consideration for:
• Technical learning
• Broader business learning/exposure
• Exposure to people in other work areas and to higher levels of management
• Training and practice in written and verbal communications
• Training and practice in managing others in teams, daily tasks, and/or community involvement
• Identify appropriate assessment tools (such as 360 feedback) to provide additional insights into strengths and developmental needs.
• Identify potential rotational and/or developmental assignments. Develop specific plans with timelines for designated rotational assignments to existing positions in the same function and/or other work areas as well as temporary assignments to projects/teams. Ensure the timing and length of the rotational assignments maximize the opportunity to learn the new position in depth.
• Ensure relocation preferences and career interests are recorded in Ceridian for these employees.
• Review job postings weekly and consult with Director, Workforce Planning to consider internal candidates for open positions.
• Review AAP areas identified for opportunities and work with HR and line managers to develop minorities and women for these roles.
• Recommend the creation of new roles, positions, and/or assignments to improve NRG’s ability to develop staff members.
• Semi-annually, evaluate the size of the pool of potential successors for key positions in Corporate and in the field and recommend where and how to increase its size where needed.
• Recommend the creation of new programs and processes to enhance NRG’s ability to develop its talent pool.
• Track progress and issue periodic reports to senior management.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices external to NRG and evaluate programs to adapt for internal use.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; master’s degree is a plus. Ten to fifteen years of employee development experience with exposure in the areas of strategic recruiting and staffing, AA/EEO/diversity, succession planning, and development planning including assessment tools, in a fast-growing, dynamic organization.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in listening and coaching.
• Ability to work with all levels of the company, from staff personnel to senior management.
• Broad and in-depth understanding of NRG’s business needs.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to create solutions, negotiate and resolve conflicts, and deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Excellent project management, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Travel up to 10% to domestic locations.

Posted: August 19, 2008

WYETH - Director/Sr. Director, Organizational Effectiveness - Madison, NJ

Mission.
It's more than a statement.

At Wyeth, we strongly believe in fulfilling our mission to bring to the world pharmaceutical, consumer and animal health care products that improve lives and deliver outstanding value to our customers and shareholders. But it's much more than words. It's a commitment we make each day to build the industry's strongest R&D pipeline, and foster long-standing customer relationships. Your career says a lot about you. Take this opportunity to add real meaning to it.

We currently seek a Director/Sr. Director, Organizational Effectiveness to work at our Madison, NJ location. The focus of this role is divided into three distinct categories: 1) key participation in the design and implementation of broad initiatives associated with the global Performance and Development System for Wyeth; 2) providing consulting support to HRBPs and line management on transformational change initiatives as well as with organization / leadership / team effectiveness initiatives and/or challenges; 3) ownership / departmental point person in the design and deployment of key organization effectiveness processes and practices (team development strategies and tools, etc).

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Manages group specific interventions and initiatives with the goal of fostering organization, leadership and team effectiveness.
•Drives the design and consults to HRBPs on the implementation of development center practices with a focus on the assessment of individuals identified as candidates for key leadership roles in the organization.
•Partners and engages with assigned client groups to optimize their transformational change efforts by providing consulting support, guidance and a framework for leading and managing change.
•Assesses internal and external leading practices and references current research for all design and development work.
•Ensures alignment with other core talent management practices by working closely with others within the TM&LD organization, thereby reinforcing an integrated and unified approach across the organization.
•Provides HRBPs and/or line management with education and transition support regarding newly developed tools, processes and practices.
•Designs, pilots and introduces key development programs for the HR community and works in collaboration with senior HR executives in the design and implementation process.
•Demonstrates strong interpersonal and influence skills in dealing with all levels of management and is effective at developing strong credibility and working relationships.
•Develops strong working relationships with the Global HR Operations and HR Business Partner organizations.
•Consults with the HR community and line management for the assessment of needs and the establishment of priorities.
•Maintains good working relationships with external vendors and consultants.
•Participates on department-wide initiatives and projects.

REQUIRED

• MA or MS in HR, Industrial Psychology, Organization Behavior or related field.
• A minimum 10 years of Human Resources experience, including 4-6 years in the design and execution of organization and talent assessment practices (surveys, assessment tools, assessment centers, etc), change management and development program design.
• Strong blend and understanding of organization effectiveness, talent management and leadership development theory and practice.
• Must be seasoned and have deep and current domain knowledge / expertise.
• Demonstrated success in the innovative design, development, implementation and management of assessment related interventions.
• Has developed and maintains a strong professional network
• Exceptional platform / facilitation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of leadership
• Strong project management and team leadership skills and experience
• Strong ability of establishing credibility with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in working on teams and on multiple and changing priorities
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and other office software
• Position requires travel (varies - about 15%)

Relocation is not available for this position.

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Posted: August 19, 2008

WYETH - Director/Sr. Director, Organizational Effectiveness - Collegeville, PA

Mission.
It's more than a statement.

At Wyeth, we strongly believe in fulfilling our mission to bring to the world pharmaceutical, consumer and animal health care products that improve lives and deliver outstanding value to our customers and shareholders. But it's much more than words. It's a commitment we make each day to build the industry's strongest R&D pipeline, and foster long-standing customer relationships. Your career says a lot about you. Take this opportunity to add real meaning to it.

We currently seek a Director/Sr. Director, Organizational Effectiveness to work at our Collegeville, PA location. The focus of this role is divided into three distinct categories: 1) key participation in the design and implementation of broad initiatives associated with the global Performance and Development System for Wyeth; 2) providing consulting support to HRBPs and line management on transformational change initiatives as well as with organization / leadership / team effectiveness initiatives and/or challenges; 3) ownership / departmental point person in the design and deployment of key organization effectiveness processes and practices (team development strategies and tools, etc).

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Manages group specific interventions and initiatives with the goal of fostering organization, leadership and team effectiveness.
•Drives the design and consults to HRBPs on the implementation of development center practices with a focus on the assessment of individuals identified as candidates for key leadership roles in the organization.
•Partners and engages with assigned client groups to optimize their transformational change efforts by providing consulting support, guidance and a framework for leading and managing change.
•Assesses internal and external leading practices and references current research for all design and development work.
•Ensures alignment with other core talent management practices by working closely with others within the TM&LD organization, thereby reinforcing an integrated and unified approach across the organization.
•Provides HRBPs and/or line management with education and transition support regarding newly developed tools, processes and practices.
•Designs, pilots and introduces key development programs for the HR community and works in collaboration with senior HR executives in the design and implementation process.
•Demonstrates strong interpersonal and influence skills in dealing with all levels of management and is effective at developing strong credibility and working relationships.
•Develops strong working relationships with the Global HR Operations and HR Business Partner organizations.
•Consults with the HR community and line management for the assessment of needs and the establishment of priorities.
•Maintains good working relationships with external vendors and consultants.
•Participates on department-wide initiatives and projects.

REQUIRED

• MA or MS in HR, Industrial Psychology, Organization Behavior or related field
• A minimum 10 years of Human Resources experience, including 4-6 years in the design and execution of organization and talent assessment practices (surveys, assessment tools, assessment centers, etc), change management and development program design
• Strong blend and understanding of organization effectiveness, talent management and leadership development theory and practice.
• Must be seasoned and have deep and current domain knowledge / expertise
• Demonstrated success in the innovative design, development, implementation and management of assessment related interventions
• Has developed and maintains a strong professional network
• Exceptional platform / facilitation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of leadership
• Strong project management and team leadership skills and experience
• Strong ability of establishing credibility with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in working on teams and on multiple and changing priorities
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and other office software
• Position requires travel (varies - about 25%)

Relocation is not available for this position.

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Posted: August 19, 2008

WYETH - Sr. HR Consultant - Collegeville, PA

Mission.
It's more than a statement.

At Wyeth, we strongly believe in fulfilling our mission to bring to the world pharmaceutical, consumer and animal health care products that improve lives and deliver outstanding value to our customers and shareholders. But it's much more than words. It's a commitment we make each day to build the industry's strongest R&D pipeline, and foster long-standing customer relationships. Your career says a lot about you. Take this opportunity to add real meaning to it.

We currently seek a Sr. HR Consultant to work at our Collegeville, PA location. This individual will partner with HR Business Partner and Business/Functional Unit Leaders to maximize the business/function's impact through effective organization development, deployment, hiring, compensation, employee development, corrective action and employee relations issues. Incumbent must ensure that processes are aligned with and support the business/functional objectives as well as maintaining alignment with Divisional and Corporate HR goals/objectives. This role will provide development opportunities for HR individuals to enhance their knowledge of the business and to develop their consulting skills with clients.

Responsibilities:

•Provide consultative HR services to identified client groups in support of operational objectives.
•Keeps client organization informed of changes in HR policies, counsels managers and employees on policies and procedures.
•Provides organizational development, design, and training to client organization.
•Designs, develops and initiates strategies and initiatives aligned with the needs of the organization and around mission, vision and values.
•Leads organizational assessment and diagnosis and implementation of organizational change strategy.
•Plans and administers the performance management system.
•Participates with line management in performance management and disciplinary issues involving departmental employees.
•Manages the administration of salary structure, merit pay increases, incentive bonus, stock option, performance appraisal, objective setting, and development programs for client organization.
•Facilitates the staffing processes including; workforce planning, sourcing and recruiting.
•Partners with recruiting staff to ensure client needs are met as well as co-developing methodologies to meet client staffing needs.
•Interfaces with corporate/divisional functions to secure necessary resources and acquire information needed by business partners to maximize their performance and contribution (i.e. competitive compensation data).
•Acts as a liaison to and from internal corporate functions to maintain productivity and exchange of information between all areas and corporate perspective.

Requirements:

•BA/BS, Master's degree preferred.
•Training in state and federal laws related to workforce and in multiple HR disciplines.
•12-15 years HR management, experience in OD, compensation, benefits, employee relations, staffing.
•Solution orientation, experience in customer facing role. Demonstrated experience with positive, proactive, business- focused HR solutions.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.