SHELLY DRETZKA
Mukwonago, WI 53149 *********@**.**.***
OBJECTIVE
Human Resources Manager position that requires a passionate, strategic human resources
partner, advisor and consultant who is skilled in FMLA, EEO, AA, 401(K), STD/LTD, HRIS, etc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HR Manager, Aptar Mukwonago, Mukwonago, WI 4/2010-1/2014
(500+ employees; $300 MM sales; organization restructure)
Reduced third party recruitment spend by 60% by bringing professional recruiting in-
house
Implemented and maintained the professional succession plan and developed
organizational development plans
Consulted and advised managers regarding several serious employment issues
resulting in retaining talented employees and terminating others legally and
compassionately
Provided accurate and timely compliance information to result in 90%
unemployment cases won and limited liability for the organization
Prioritized, scheduled, delegated work assignments, and supervised direct reports to
ensure achievement of objectives
HR Generalist, Wild Impact Marketing, Wauwatosa, WI 6/2008 – 1/2010
(30 employees; position eliminated)
Created first official Human Resources department responsible for recruitment,
benefits & compensation and payroll
Recruited and retained qualified employees, resulting in 0% voluntary turnover for
two years
Performed an internal I-9 audit to reduce risk to company
Researched health insurance options annually ensuring premiums stayed within
budget
Executive Recruiter GROUP II, Brookfield, WI, 6/2006 – 6/2008
(3 employees; 100% commission position)
Implemented methods to obtain qualified management and professional personnel
Proactively built and maintained a candidate pipeline through passive & creative
channels
Built positive relationships and professional networks to gain and retain profitable
clients
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Legal Administrator, Schober Schober & Mitchell, S.C., New Berlin, WI 5/2001 – 6/2006
(25 employees; opportunity)
Developed and monitored an annual budget that included all staff, employee
welfare and recognition, company philanthropic giving and company-wide training
Kept up to date with government regulations affecting co mpany policies and HR
practices to ensure compliance with employee and labor laws pertaining the HR
function
Assisted in decision making process for contracts and leases, acquisition and
implementation of communications systems and all insurances
Lead competitive market research to establish pay practices that help to recruit and
retain superior employees resulting in 0% voluntary turnover on 5 years
Employee Benefits Plan Coordinator Marshall & Ilsley Trust Company, Milwaukee, WI
Employee Benefits Specialist United Wisconsin Services, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
EDUCATION
Keller Graduate School of Management Milwaukee, WI
Masters, Human Resource Management (3.38)
Mount Mary College Milwaukee, WI
B.A., Communication and Behavioral Science (3.6 - cum laude)