Julio Govreau
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Strategic, bilingual HR Executive and military veteran with 15+ years of experience driving workforce transformation, organizational design, and operational excellence across education, technology, insurance, and nonprofit sectors. Trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards, with a track record of building high-performing teams, strengthening leadership pipelines, and shaping inclusive, purpose-driven cultures. Recognized HR innovator and 2023 Saint Louis Business Journal HR Award honoree. Adept at aligning people strategy with business outcomes, delivering measurable results in employee engagement, retention, and organizational performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Director
Higher Education Consortium of Metro St. Louis
09.2024 - Current
- Serve as strategic HR advisor to CEO and Program Directors on workforce strategy, performance, and organizational matters.
- Partner with Board of Directors on quarterly HR strategy updates and governance reporting.
- Implemented competency-based development framework and redesigned performance management system, improving transparency and engagement.
- Automated 20+ onboarding/offboarding processes through HRIS, increasing efficiency and consistency.
- Led launch of intranet resource hub with 600+ development tools for staff learning and growth.
Founder & Chief Talent Officer
Strategic Leadership Solutions, LLC
01.2015 - Current
- Provide HR consulting, coaching, and leadership development for nonprofit and corporate clients.
- Facilitate ERG launches, workshops, and executive coaching engagements.
HR Consultant
Robert Half (Contractor)
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Established Compensation Department for Saint Louis Public Schools, designing compensation policies and structure.
- Recommended compensation technology solutions to CHRO and managed analyst team deliverables.
Vice President, People Operations
The LaunchCode Foundation
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Directed People Operations strategy for 195 employees and 140 apprentices; supervised senior leaders.
- Negotiated insurance contracts, reducing premiums by $125K over two years.
- Launched employee engagement survey, leading to six new training initiatives and an 18% increase in engagement scores.
- Redesigned onboarding and hiring processes, reducing candidate pipeline time by 2 weeks, and improving retention.
- Championed DEI initiatives, earning consecutive Women in the Workplace awards (2021, 2022).
Leadership & Talent Development Consultant
Kemper Insurance
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Designed and facilitated leadership development, succession planning, and coaching programs for 270+ field leaders.
- Created High Potential District Manager Program, graduating 12 leaders into expanded roles.
HR Business Partner / HR Generalist
Native Floral Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported 100+ employees; advised leadership on employee relations, performance, and compliance.
- Recruited and onboarded 120+ staff; delivered training and compliance reporting.
Talent Development Manager
MarketSource, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led performance management and succession planning for 800+ employees.
- Developed inclusive leadership and employee engagement programs.
Education
MBA -
Cardinal Stritch University
BA - Business Management & Communications
Concordia University
Doctor of Educational Leadership - undefined
Edgewood College
01.2026
Skills
Strategic HR Leadership: Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Organizational Design and HR Transformation
Talent and Culture: Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, DE&I Strategy and Coaching and Mentoring
Business and Operations: Change Management, HR Technology/HRIS, Strategic Planning and P&L Oversight
Certification
- Global Talent Management Leader (2022)
- DEI in the Workplace (2021)
- Korn Ferry 360 Profilor Coach (2017)
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Higher Education Consortium of Metro St. Louis
09.2024 - Current
HR Consultant
Robert Half (Contractor)
01.2024 - 09.2024
Vice President, People Operations
The LaunchCode Foundation
05.2021 - 09.2023
Leadership & Talent Development Consultant
Kemper Insurance
05.2020 - 05.2021
HR Business Partner / HR Generalist
Native Floral Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
Talent Development Manager
MarketSource, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Founder & Chief Talent Officer
Strategic Leadership Solutions, LLC
01.2015 - Current
BA - Business Management & Communications
Concordia University
Doctor of Educational Leadership - undefined
Edgewood College
MBA -
Cardinal Stritch University