Karen Bagley

Karen Bagley, CCP CBP, has a diverse and extensive work history in human resources and compensation. Karen currently holds the position of Director Compensation at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where they began in 2018. Prior to this role, they served as the Benefits & Compensation Manager at the same company.

Before joining Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Bagley worked at Metso Minerals USA from 2014 to 2018. Initially, they held the position of Compensation Specialist/HR Manager, but later transitioned to become the North America Region Compensation Specialist/Human Resources Manager. In this role, they specialized in job analysis, pay structures, bonus program management, and performance management. Karen also provided HR leadership for the San Antonio work location and served as a liaison for expatriate employees.

Bagley previously operated their own consulting firm, Karen Bagley Consulting, from 2011 to 2014, where they worked as a Human Resources Consultant. Prior to this, they were the Director of Human Resources at Producers Rice Mill, Inc. from 2005 to 2012, where they handled various HR responsibilities such as affirmative action compliance, employee relations, compensation & benefits administration, and employee services and training.

Other notable roles in Bagley's work history include serving as a Board Member at Arkansas - SWARM ILG from 2007 to 2012, an Employee Relations Manager at Lennox Industries, Inc. from 2002 to 2005, a Human Resources Representative at Federal Express from 1999 to 2002, a Human Resources Manager at Mentor Corporation from 1998 to 1999, a Human Resources/Compensation & Benefits Manager at Sulzermedica from 1992 to 1998, and a Human Resources Representative at Zeon Chemicals from 1991 to 1992.

Throughout their career, Bagley has demonstrated expertise in various areas including job analysis and evaluation, compensation design and administration, performance management, HR leadership, and policy development.

Karen Bagley, CCP CBP, holds an MBA from Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business, where they specialized in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Karen also earned a BBA degree in Marketing/Management from the same institution. Additionally, Karen has obtained certifications as a Certified Benefits Professional and a Certified Compensation Professional from WorldatWork.