Stacy Gizzo

• Transformed Sell-In Team into industry-recognized Key Accounts Planning Team through strategic restructuring, revised job descriptions, and succession planning—resulting in a 10% increase in internal promotions.
• Boosted Employee Engagement Survey scores from 84% to 89% (2022–2024) across Corporate and Field Retail teams through targeted coaching, onboarding redesign, and leadership development.
• Partnered with VP, SVP, and Deputy GM leaders to develop high-performing Sales and Training Executives, driving event-based sales performance.
• Co-led redesign of New Hire Onboarding Program, improving time to hire and retention across US Commercial teams.
• Partnered with Sales Transversal, Marketing, and Digital teams to enhance talent pipelines, resulting in a 10% increase in promotion-ready candidates.
• Partnered with Visual Merchandising & Store Design to align field execution with launch timelines, enhancing retail readiness.
• Conducted all ER investigations with legal partnership, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Spearheaded AI platform education across HQ teams, enhancing digital fluency.
• Provided strategic HR guidance to bareMinerals boutique and outlet teams, improving staffing efficiency and leadership development.
• Implemented strategic initiatives that elevated organizational performance and efficiency.

• Led HR strategy for Times Square Flagship grand opening, staffing and onboarding over 400 employees.
• Increased internal promotion rates by 20% and reduced time-to-fill by 15% through succession planning and talent development.
• Improved retention by 9% through data-driven engagement strategies.
• Modernized HR policies and ensured compliance across 150+ store locations.
• Guided District Sales Managers through complex ER cases, mitigating risk and ensuring fair outcomes.
• Developed and implemented employee engagement programs, improving retention rates significantly.
• Launched recognition programs (Rivet Awards) that improved employee satisfaction scores by 10%.
• Led talent acquisition strategies to enhance workforce quality and diversity.

• Oversaw HR strategy for 90 stores across 10 districts, managing full-time and contract recruiters to streamline field hiring and reduce time-to-fill by 30%.
• Digitized onboarding and implemented state-specific compliance protocols, (E-Verify) improving audit readiness and reducing onboarding errors by 30%.
• Developed behavioral interviewing tools and led succession planning, resulting in a 15% increase in internal promotions.
• Lead annual review and 30/30 feedback processes to accelerate development conversations and performance visibility.
• Investigated ER concerns across 90 stores, partnering with payroll and legal to ensure fair outcomes and policy adherence.
• Participated in store visits to observe team dynamics, assess customer-centric procedures, and identify opportunities for enhancement.
• East Region

Led succession planning and biannual talent reviews with VP HR and Zone VP, strengthening leadership pipelines.

• Delivered onboarding, interviewing, and team development workshops, reducing ramp-up time and improving manager readiness.
• Ensured optimal staffing and compliance across Place and Disney stores.
• Conducted store visits to assess team dynamics and operational consistency.
• Collaborated with RLPM to reduce shrink through targeted audits and loss prevention strategies.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Fostered positive employee relations through effective communication and conflict resolution.

• Spearheaded talent acquisition and HR strategies for the Northeast region, driving recruitment excellence for iconic retail brands. (Henri Bendel, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Express, Limited and C.O. Bigelow)
• Sourced top-tier management talent, partnering with Regional Managers to build high-performing teams across key markets.
• Championed recruitment best practices, delivering interviewing workshops and talent assessments to enhance hiring outcomes across NYC Metro districts.
• Streamlined HR operations: Collaborated with Central Staffing to align market trends with store development plans, ensuring optimal talent placement and compliance.