Karen Buckley
About Karen Buckley
Karen Buckley is the Associate Director-NORAM at Bristol Myers Squibb, managing payrolls for the US, Canada, Ireland, and Bermuda.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Karen Buckley currently serves as the Associate Director for NORAM (US, PR, CA, IE, and BM) at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tampa, Florida. In this role, she is responsible for managing payroll operations across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Bermuda.
Professional Background
Karen Buckley's career spans over two decades, with experience in high-level payroll management roles. She has accumulated extensive expertise in payroll systems implementation and team leadership. She started as the Director of Payroll at Phillips Van Heusen in 1996, later becoming Vice President of Payroll at PVH Corp., before moving to consulting roles and senior director positions at various companies.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role at Bristol Myers Squibb, Karen served as the North American Payroll Lead at the same company from 2018 to 2021. Earlier, she was the Senior Director of Payroll at Five Below and worked as a consultant. Her longest tenure was with PVH Corp., where she served in various capacities for over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Karen Buckley holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark. Her expertise encompasses the implementation of systems like Workday, ADP SAP, and Celergo. She is also proficient in areas such as equity processing, mobile employees, and various payroll-related plans, as well as in managing large teams and improving operational efficiencies.
Leadership in Mergers and Acquisitions
Karen has been instrumental in leading payroll functions through more than six mergers and acquisitions. Her leadership skills have been key in navigating complex integrations and ensuring seamless payroll operations throughout organizational changes.