Karen Bradford

Karen Bradford, MHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP has extensive experience in the field of human resources. Karen started their career at Rollins, Inc. in 1997, where they held various HR roles, including Field HR Manager and Rollins Corporate HR Director. In these positions, they provided employee relations support, managed employee relief funds, and acted as an HR business partner to corporate leaders.

In 2001, Karen joined Orkin Pest Control as a Commercial Division HR Manager. Karen was responsible for providing HR support to over 600 employees in 47 commercial locations across the US. Their duties included training, legal compliance, and consulting with operational managers on government programs.

From 2006 to 2012, Karen served as the Senior Division HR Manager at Orkin Pest Control. In this role, they provided HR support to over 1200 employees within the Northeast Territory of the US. Karen developed and updated HR policies and procedures and directed personnel, training, and labor relations activities.

Karen returned to Orkin Pest Control in 2012 as the Orkin North America HR Director. In this position, they managed a team of six HR professionals and focused on assessing strategic organizational needs, driving change, and growing leadership capability aligned with the business strategy. Karen also served as an advisor to business leaders and developed HR solutions to meet business needs.

Overall, Karen Bradford has a wealth of experience in HR management, including employee relations, strategic planning, leadership development, and government compliance. Karen is a valuable asset to any organization in need of HR expertise.

Karen Bradford, MHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, which they obtained from 1999 to 2001. Karen also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from Saint Leo University, earned from 1991 to 1993. In addition, Karen has obtained professional certifications including SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) from SHRM in March 2015 and Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from HRCI in March 2000.