Human Resources Manager

LEO GOBBO, SPHR **** Thunder Ridge Circle, Henderson, NV 89012

******@**.*** 702-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE Expertise

Highly skilled and strategic HR Executive with 20+ ( Change Management

years' experience promoting employee and company growth, ( Union Contract

applying effective recruiting strategies to hire Negotiations

high-quality talent, and resolving labor/employee ( Strategic Planning

relations issues. Provide innovative, results-driven ( Talent Management

leadership to align HR with operational and financial ( California HR

goals. Experience

Demonstrated knowledge in a wide variety of industries, ( Performance Management

including utilities, manufacturing, hospitality, real ( Organizational

estate, and design build/engineering with both union and Development

non-union employees. Exceptional communicator, ( Employee/Labor

negotiator, motivator, and executive advisor. Relations

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

V Saved ~$2M in legal and divestiture costs by successful resolution and

negotiation of union contracts.

V Streamlined sourcing/recruitment methods for 4 corporate divisions,

cutting cost-per-hire by $2M annually.

V Eliminated need for external consultants as integral member of

Acquisition Team, saving $200K in outside consultant fees.

V As leader for numerous HR departments, developed 9 professionals in

achieving promotions to upward positions in HR and Operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

titanium metals corporation, henderson, nv 2010-Present

World's largest high-quality titanium metal manufacturer and distributor;

$900M annual revenue and 3K employees, serving the aerospace and defense

industries

Manager, Human Resources

Director-level position challenged to direct and create more proactive HR

department for union manufacturing site with 600 employees and 24/7 shifts.

Reorganized department function to effectively align current talents and

strengths with development opportunities and distinguish between

transactional and strategic tasks.

. Saved more than $1.5M in strike contingency costs by persuading union to

negotiate new CBA early.

. Project Champion for Six Sigma Green Belt project to streamline front-

line supervisors' non-value added duties.

united water, Indianapolis, in 2007-2010

Utility services provider and water and wastewater treatment contract

operator with 3K employees in Canada and US.

Senior Director, Human Resources

Specifically hired for water/waste water industry experience and proven

abilities in HR operations and employee relations. Led 15 union contracts

with 1.1K employees in North America division. Served as HR Team Leader for

acquisitions/mergers and divestitures and member of Corporate HR Leadership

Team. Completed contract negotiations in compliance with company culture

and organizational objectives. Created regional talent management plan.

. Effectively resolved numerous outstanding union negotiations and

grievances.

. Recognized as go-to person/mentor for C-Level, Senior VP, and cross-

functional managers and supervisors.

. Developed company's first Succession Plan Program, ensuring availability

of "bench talent".

. Spearheaded HR Shared Services program, resulting in headcount savings

of $200K and improved HR services.

westgate resorts, las vegas, nv 2006-2007

2nd largest real estate development/vacation ownership company in the

world; 1.6K employees.

Regional Director, Human Resources

Executed strategic management of workforce planning, organizational

development, due diligence, compensation and benefits administration, and

employee relations. Facilitated training for new locations and oversaw

properties in development, start-up, and early operational phases.

. Appointed to position as Interim GM of Resort for 208-room property

while upholding all responsibilities as HR Director.

. Led development, start-up, and operations of multi-use commercial

property that included gas station and retail convenience store.

veolia water north america, las vegas, nv 1999-2006

#1-ranking water and wastewater contract operations, engineering and

design/build company; 13K employees in North America (formerly USFilter)

Director, Human Resources

Orchestrated strategic planning for team of managers and department heads.

Collaborated improvement efforts with corporate and divisional HR

executives. Completed negotiations with 5 union contracts involving 8 local

union organizations.

. Filled role as Interim Director of HR for newly acquired company with

450 employees while performing HR Director duties for division; achieved

seamless post-M&A policy and procedure integration within 4 months.

. Created and implemented Corporate Management Training Program, resulting

in much-needed benchmark incentive plans and succession planning

strategies.

Previous: 10 years' experience as Hotel General Manager for Hospitality

Company, Pittsburgh, PA

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Human Resource Management LaRoche College,

Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Robert Morris

University, Pittsburgh, PA

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PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Member, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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