Kerry Milazzo

Head of Talent

New York, New York, United States11 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in building inclusive workplace cultures.
  • Proven track record in employee relations and performance management.
  • Skilled in driving strategic HR initiatives for growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human Resources (hr)Employee RelationsPerformance Management

Other Skills

BloggingCustomer ServiceEditingEmployee DevelopmentEmployee EngagementEmployee OnboardingEvent PlanningExecutive CoachingGlobal MobilityHR StrategiesLabor and Employment LawManagementMarketingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word

About

I’m a born-and-raised Rhode Islander who headed to Washington, DC for college (American University) and now call New York City home. I’m an avid traveler and a self-proclaimed foodie—always hunting for the next great bite or adventure. Professionally, I’ve had the privilege of growing my career across a wide range of company sizes—from scrappy startups of 40 to scaling orgs at 600 to navigating the complexities of global teams at 10,000+. Regardless of size or stage, my mission stays the same: build trusted relationships, empower managers, and create a workplace where employees genuinely love what they do. What I love about HR is that no two days—or people—are the same. I thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments where I can roll up my sleeves, drive strategic impact, and build inclusive, people-first cultures. My sweet spot? Acting as a strategic HR partner to leadership—especially when it comes to employee relations, performance management, and manager coaching. I specialize in building scalable people programs that not only support rapid growth but also preserve the heart of company culture along the way.

Experience

Abnormal ai

3 roles

Director, People Operations & Employee Success

Promoted

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Remote

  • Manage People Operations, Onboarding, Immigration, Global Mobility, and Employee Relations teams to support business needs and enhance employee experience. Additionally, support all G&A functions as HRBP.
Employee RelationsPeople OperationsOnboardingGlobal MobilityHuman Resources (HR)

Sr Manager, People Operations & People Success

Promoted

May 2022Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Remote

  • Lead and manage the People Operations and Employee Relations teams, overseeing, onboarding, performance management, employee development and employee experience.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals and promote a positive company culture.
  • Mediate and resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
  • Partner with senior leadership to drive organizational change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Work cross functionally on global expansion projects, ensuring smooth integration of HR practices and alignment with local cultural and regulatory requirements.
Performance ManagementEmployee DevelopmentHR StrategiesOrganizational ChangeHuman Resources (HR)

Senior People Operations Generalist

Oct 2021May 2022 · 7 mos · Remote

Stackcommerce

3 roles

Human Resources Operations Manager

Promoted

Aug 2020Oct 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

People Operations Specialist

Promoted

Jan 2019Aug 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Responsible for all recruiting and onboarding from start to finish
  • Manage all employee Pulse Surveys and Reviews (Quarterly, Annual & 360)
  • Handle all personnel issues within the company
  • Program company culture through company events and employee engagement
  • Demonstrate the upmost discretion around highly confidential information
  • Handle pay roll, benefits and raises
RecruitingOnboardingEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)

Employee Engagement Coordinator

Oct 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Managed company culture by planning companywide events including happy hours, holiday party, anniversary party, Stack Olympics and managing all employee perks/benefits
  • Assisted with various HR functions such as employee onboarding, recruiting and scheduling interviews
  • Executive assistant for CEO – managed calendar, finances and miscellaneous projects
  • Maintained office budget, office facilities and vendor relations
  • Researched and redesigned the office space to create a collaborative work environment
Event PlanningEmployee OnboardingHuman Resources (HR)

Hulu

Internal Communications Coordinator (Contractor)

Feb 2017Jul 2017 · 5 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Discovery communications

2 roles

LifeWorks & Inclusion Coordinator

May 2015Jun 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · Silver Spring, MD

LifeWorks & Inclusion Intern

Jan 2015Apr 2015 · 3 mos · Silver Spring, MD

American university

2 roles

Housing & Dining Campus Host

May 2013Sep 2013 · 4 mos

Teaching Assistant

Sep 2012Dec 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education

American University

Bachelor's degree

Jan 2011Jan 2015

UNSW

Semester abroad

Jan 2013Jan 2013

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