KAREN STRASKE is the Human Resources Consultant at Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc. providing expertise in the areas of compliance, handbook and policy development, performance management, employee relations, and talent acquisition.
Karen Straske is a seasoned Human Resources fractional HR consultant with more than 30 years of comprehensive experience supporting organizations across manufacturing, engineering, real estate, professional services, and corporate environments. She has been provided strategic, hands‑on HR leadership to small and mid‑sized organizations since 2005.
Karen’s expertise spans the full HR lifecycle, including, multi‑state employment law compliance, supervisor and employee training, compensation plan design, benefits administration, workers compensation, unemployment, corrective action, and safety. She is known for her ability to quickly assess organizational needs, implement compliant and practical HR systems, and guide leaders through sensitive matters, such as terminations and layoffs.
Karen holds a Master of Science in Administration (Human Resources) from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. She has maintained her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification since 2001 and is recognized for her integrity, discretion, and commitment to delivering high‑quality, compliant HR solutions.