Expert Guidance for Strategic HR Solutions

Providing expert HR consulting solutions since 2005.  Led by certified HR professional Karen Straske (PHR), KLS Consulting Services offers customized, fractional human resources support for small to mid-sized organizations across local, national, and international markets. For-Profit, Non-Profit, Engineering, Retail, Professional Services, Commerical Real Estate, Corporate, Manufacturing, Union, Non-Union, and more. With over 30 years of HR experience—including leadership roles and hands-on expertise—Karen delivers strategic, compliant, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs.  

Core Services Include:

• Employee & Supervisor Handbooks – Clear, customized guides to enhance communication and reduce liability
• HR Audits – Compliance reviews with actionable recommendations
• Recruitment & Hiring Support – Screening, background checks, orientations
• Internal Investigations – Neutral, professional handling of sensitive matters
• Compensation & Benefit Plans – Design, analysis, and communication strategies
• Job Descriptions – Concise tools for role clarity and alignment
• Training Programs – From harassment prevention to supervisory skills
• Performance Management Systems – Goal-setting and feedback frameworks
• Safety Programs – Systems to identify and eliminate workplace risks

At the core of our practice lies an unwavering dedication to integrity and discretion. KLS Consulting Services upholds the highest ethical standards, safeguarding client information with the utmost respect and confidentiality. Our clients entrust us with their most critical HR concerns, confident in our ability to deliver solutions with professionalism and trustworthiness.