Today, Gianna sits down with Barbara Gobetti, HR Manager at Estateably for episode 6 of the Vita Talks podcast. Barbara shares her journey within the company, starting as a Financial Analyst, and explains how her path led her to a role in HR. She took on various responsibilities alongside HR, such as payroll, hiring, and screening, which ultimately caught the attention of leadership and earned her the position of Human Resources Manager.
Barbara discusses her core priorities in HR, including compliance, legal considerations, management support, employee experience, and delegating responsibilities effectively. She also explores the differences between how startups and established companies approach HR, emphasizing how these differences can complement each other.
Barbara defines her guiding principle in HR as creating positive change and fostering a thoughtful workplace. She stresses the importance of asking questions, seeking additional support, and taking ownership of one’s need for knowledge and experience—key elements in building a strong foundation for effective HR practices.
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Barbara Gobetti
As the Human Resources Manager at Estateably, a legal tech startup, Barbara has built the HR department from the ground up, overseeing all HR functions for Canada and the USA. With a background in accounting and financial roles, she brings an analytical, cost-conscious approach to HR while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and active listening to drive meaningful change.
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