Frequently I will receive job postings through friends or several of the networking groups I belong to.  Since the postings are coming from a variety of sources, the formatting is not consistent.  Please be ON SPEC when replying to the recruiter, and reference my business, as well as the source of the original lead (when applicable).  Feel free to forward to friends.  GOOD LUCK!

Look here FIRST:  Schegg Group posts professional positions in CT and Northeast.

Real Estate Assistant:  Prominent Realtor in Greenwich, CT is looking for a tech savvy office assistant to keep her on track.  Must be willing to take initiative, be personable and comfortable chatting with clients on the phone.  Should have knowledge of latest technology used to promote a business including, but not limited to Photoshop and uploading videos online.  Contact me if interested and I’ll tell you more.

Part Time Telemarketing:  Health Benefits provider is looking for some part time telemarketing help.  Contact me if interested and I’ll give you more information.

Credit Counseling/Repair Service:  Connecticut-based company Strategy Credit is looking for individuals who enjoy working one-on-one with clients and attending various area networking events to build their business.  For more details contact Deanna Pelle. Opportunities are full or part time. 

Vice President of Human Resources, Individual Markets

Job Description

Vice President, Human Resources

Individual Markets

Overview of the Position

Based in Simsbury, CT, this role will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Hartford Life Human Resources and will be responsible for human capital strategic business partnership for the Individual Markets Group including the Retail, Individual Life, and Hartford Life Distributors (HLD) organizations. This is a highly visible, high impact position where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to affect significant positive change and partner with the business to ensure that its human capital initiatives are designed to support the business strategy, driving the organization to increased effectiveness.

As a leader in the Life HR community, the incumbent is a partner in decisions which affect the HR community and the businesses they support. This role is also responsible for partnering effectively with the HR Centers of Excellence (COE) resources dedicated to supporting the Individual Markets Group.

Responsibilities

* Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness

This position partners closely with the EVP, Individual Markets and his leadership team during the strategy formulation process to diagnose the organizational, cultural and talent implications of the organization’s business strategy. As an outcome of the strategic process, the Vice President is responsible for partnering with the business leaders to formulate appropriate talent and organizational strategies to support the achievement of the business goals.

* Leadership Effectiveness

Develops effective leadership within the organization, focusing on leadership needs and key themes identified as part of the business strategy and organizational and talent review processes. Initiatives include working with leaders to create their leadership agenda, developing a highly effective leadership team, on-boarding newly hired or promoted senior leaders and developing bench strength for succession and talent management.

* HR Functional Leadership

As a leader within the HR community, the Vice President is responsible for supporting, advocating and promoting the principles, values and behaviors of a world class HR organization. HR leadership responsibilities include supporting HR initiatives, sharing successes and failures and developing HR talent bench strength.

Manages a team of five generalists. Provides leadership and consulting support to business unit management on matters of goal setting, policy development, and strategic implementation in support of achieving corporate objectives and business growth, as well as on the human capital strategies necessary for them to achieve their goals and objectives.

* Employee Resource Management

As a member of the Individual Markets senior leadership team, partners with business leaders to create a high performing organization through a focus on employee engagement, management of performance and team effectiveness. The Vice President is also responsible for ensuring that the organization has the appropriate mix of talent to meet current and future business or functional needs.

* HR Systems Effectiveness

With their COE partners, responsible for the successful application and implementation of the processes, frameworks and tools in support of the business needs in the areas of staffing, career and leadership development, compensation, performance management, employee development and talent management. The Vice President also works with Center of Excellence leaders and system designers to continuously improve our systems and tools to meet future business needs.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

*  Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred

*  A minimum of 15 years related experience with a record of leading human resource organizations to further business strategies and create competitive advantage within an environment known for exemplary human resource practices

*  Experience changing and transforming business; experience working with senior teams to develop and drive a strategic business agenda, ensuring the related human resource initiatives are in full alignment

*  Proven experience and depth in talent management and talent development

*  Knowledge of organizational development techniques and performance management

*  Experience leading organizations through change management

*  Experience and credibility as a leader in an environment where the ability to influence and build relationships is critical

*  Demonstrated ability to provide practical, solution-driven initiatives and human resource processes that are perceived as quickly adding value to the business

*  Credibility as a trusted advisor, confidant and executive coach to senior management

*  A solid business person, intellectually sharp and energetic, who is dedicated to the improvement of the productivity and profitability of the organization

*  Strong business acumen, project management skills, successful teaming with colleagues, and a strong results orientation

*  A highly effective communicator with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals

*  A high energy, results-oriented and resourceful leader who is capable of quickly taking control of his/her responsibilities and establishing himself/herself as a credible strategic business partner

About Individual Markets

Hartford Life’s Individual Markets Group, a core customer segment, is comprised of Individual life; Retail business group (individual annuities, mutual funds, 529 college savings plans, Canada and Hartford Life's offshore operation); Woodbury Financial Services, the company's affiliated broker-dealer; and Hartford Life Distributors (PLANCO, individual life distribution and marketing, retirement and wealth consulting group, eBusiness, and strategic business relationship).

With more than 4,000 employees, 6 million customers and 1,650 registered representatives at Woodbury Financial Services, Individual Markets had total deposits of more than $31 billion in 2007, life insurance in force totaling $179.5 billion, 2007 assets under management of $193 billion, and 2007 total core earnings of $966 million.

What Is The Compensation Opportunity?

At The Hartford, our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay competitive base salaries as well as short- and long-term incentives, and we reward performance. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance, a 401(k) Plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

Apply directly at The Hartford Website.

New Product Development Specifically Food & Beverage

Responsibilities:

* Manage all quality activities as it relates to contract packagers/manufacturers

* Develop and maintain database of all finished good specifications

* Liaison with supply chain functions, R&D and engineering in support of new product development

* Manage new product launches with co-packers and monitoring of co-packers' compliance with internal processes and standards

* Review quality programs at all 3rd party co-packers to ensure that said programs adhere to company requirements

* Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures for Company's manufacturing facility

* Develop programs for raw material inspections and finished good inspections

* Run all facets of quality control department

* Create monthly reports detailing quality issues at all locations and establish methodology for improving and tracking performance

Qualifications:

* At least 5 years relevant experience with Food/Beverage company

* Experience with 3rd party auditors, such AIB, ASI, and Silliker

* Familiarity with GMP's, HACCP, Allergens, SSOP

* Understanding of full complement of Q.C. procedures

* Experience with contract manufacturing/packaging

* Willing to travel 25-50%

* Food Science Degree or background

Best Regards,

Brad Dobbs

[Corporate | HR |  Marketing | Creative ]

The McIntyre Group

63 Glover Avenue 

Norwalk , CT   06850

Tel: (203) 750-1111 Ext. 121

Fax: (203) 750-1119

btd@themcintyregroup.com

Hartford Healthcare Corporation

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Hartford, CT

Witt/Kieffer has been retained by Hartford Healthcare Corporation (HHCC) in Hartford, Connecticut to assist in the recruitment of a new Senior Vice President of Human Resources. HHCC is one of the nation's premier health delivery systems and finest community teaching hospitals. HHCC operates a network of healthcare organizations including Hartford Hospital (HH), an 819 bed major community teaching hospital and generates system-wide revenues in excess of $1 billion. The hospital has received multiple recognitions for excellence including "Top 100" hospital status and nursing's most prestigious award, Magnet designation. In addition to Hartford Hospital, HHCC also operates successful smaller community hospitals and has a full spectrum of wholly owned and strategic affiliates that provide a complete continuum of care to the greater Hartford community.

HHCC has a strong balance sheet, a robust asset base, substantive cash reserves, a well-funded pension and limited debt. In 2008, the system had over $1 billion in revenues, enjoys an endowment of approximately $519 million, and a net profit of over $20 million. The next SVP of HR will have resources to develop a contemporary human resources function to support the organizational goals of the hospital and system. In multiple ways, the next SVP of HR can build upon the human capital strengths of the system and hospital to develop new and innovative product and service offerings, and work collaboratively with leadership to support new people initiatives. The SVP role is strongly oriented towards establishing a consultative, proactive business partner role with the hospital COO and system CEO.

The ideal candidate will be a contemporary human resources executive with experience in all phases of human resources management. We seek an innovative, progressive thinker who values people as assets and is highly skilled at developing comprehensive compensation and benefits plans as well as employee development programs. The next SVP will embrace service excellence and be committed to progressive human resources practices. This person will be an approachable "people person" who has a track record of building and maintaining positive working relationships and developing strategic workforce development plans. A Master's degree in Business, Health Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or relevant discipline is preferred. Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus, but candidates outside of the industry are welcome to apply.

Nomination and expressions of interest should be directed, ideally in an email format to: Thomas P. Quinn, HartfordHR@wittkieffer.com, 781.272.8899, or Witt/Kieffer, 25 Burlington Mall Road, Sixth Floor, Burlington, MA 01803.