Karla Dickson

Karla Dickson, SHRM-SCP, has a strong background in human resources, with experience spanning over several roles and companies. Karla is currently the Director of Human Resources at Stillman Bank, a position they have held since March 2021. Prior to this, Karla was the Director of Human Resources at Security Financial Bank from December 2017 to March 2021.

Before their director roles, Karla worked at Mega Co-op as a Senior HR Generalist / Benefits Specialist from March 2014 to December 2017. In this role, they managed HR functions for multiple stores and a restaurant location, partnering with leaders to recruit, hire, and train team members. Karla also handled employee relations issues and provided training for leaders in a unionized environment.

Karla's earlier experience includes working at Menards, where they were promoted from HR Coordinator to Operations HR Advisor. In this position, they trained and developed HR Coordinators, coached General Managers, and resolved team member complaints across multiple retail locations. Karla also held the role of HR Coordinator at the Peru, IL retail location, where they managed recruitment activities, led new hire orientation programs, and facilitated team member training and development.

Overall, Karla Dickson has a diverse and extensive work history in the field of human resources, demonstrating expertise in various HR functions and industries.

Karla Dickson, SHRM-SCP, obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration - Organizational Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Karla attended the university from 2006 to 2009. Prior to their college education, Karla received a High School Diploma from the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy with a field of study in General Studies, although the specific start and end years are not provided.

In addition to their academic achievements, Karla Dickson has obtained two professional certifications. In January 2015, they earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. Furthermore, in January 2017, Karla obtained the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM.