Daniel Guild
Madison WI 53703 |- |-
OBJECTIVE: Hired by a forward-thinking, reputable company, which shares my belief human capital is every
organization’s greatest asset. I am looking for new challenges and further opportunities to grow my skills and
abilities within the field of human resources management.
SUMMARY: 15+ years/experience with human resources management with the following:
Managed programs in multiple functional areas including recruitment and selection, classification and
compensation, workforce relations, benefits administration; diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; and
learning and development.
Supervised of HR generalists, specialists, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive issues
arose; administered and executed routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable
accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, performance reviews, and terminations.
Oversaw the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and systems (e.g.
driving key HR best practices and efficiencies, established key performance indicators, written plans with
succinct deliverables and timelines, provided direction and guidance, executed HR strategies, etc.).
Managed program operations (e.g. developing budgets, establishing operational objectives, manage change
management and delivery of services, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, analyzing
organizational needs, evaluating performance, etc.).
Led and managed employees and supervisory staff (e.g. establishing performance goals and standards,
leadership, training, coaching, guiding, and supporting employees, etc.).
Researched, interpreted, and applied relevant laws, policies, regulations, and data. Experience with collectivebargaining and post-Act 10/Act32 human resource functions.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Human Resources Advisor at d/b/a HR General. 2020 – P
Consulting/contractor for companies, governments, and nonprofits helping them build a resilient onsite and
remote workforce. Facilitated rapid evolving of all capabilities related to ensuring agency wins the competition
for talent in the marketplace.
Supported department heads with successful transitions to remote workforces during pandemic.
Supported talent attraction, recruitment, and retention activities.
Assisted with implementation of free-market health care plans.
HR Administrator at City of Rhinelander Wisconsin. 2018 – 20
Joined new management team tasked with revitalizing City culture and operations following years of instability,
internal change, restructuring, and absent leadership. Served the City Council as the municipality's highest nonelected human resources officer. Acted as a strategic partner and principal policy advisor.
Championed strategic thinking across major change initiatives. Promoted change management methodology
and served as a change management subject matter expert. Collaborated with management team to create and
improve a solid change management methodology; provided orientation on the change methodology and
process. Led implementation across the organization and monitored change saturation.
Reorganized Public Works & Utilities Department to utilize available staff and resources more effectively,
temporarily serving as interim Director during the transition process.
Collective bargaining with Police and Fire Unions.
HR Administrator at Village of Weston Wisconsin. 2012 – 18
Transformed HR into a true strategic business partner in the aftermath of an end-to-end financial/personnel
restructuring. Implemented budget restructuring, reduced expenses, reassigned personnel, preserved critical public
services, saving municipality millions of dollars.
Implemented new strategic plan while forging sustainable HR infrastructure, systems, processes, and practices
to support said plan.
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Transitioned HR from traditional labor relations function into comprehensive organization built on HR bestpractices focused on best-in-class policies, HRIS technology, staff and management training, and support of
strategic business goals.
Led organization design initiatives, partnering with leadership team to ensure organization improvement
benchmarks were appropriate to each specific need/initiative, and results achieved with identified objectives.
Served as a consultant and subject matter expert regarding organization improvement methodology and best
practices. Leveraged best practices, adjusting to fit the unique culture of strengths-based management.
Supported the development of a new consolidated Fire and EMS district serving metro region, including
recruitment and selection of a new Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and 50 full‐ and part‐time employees.
Oversaw budgets.
HR Administrator at Village of Poynette Wisconsin. 2009 – 12
Solitary human resources professional supporting small local government agency with about 30 FTEs, acting as
both HR generalist and jack-of-all-trades manager supporting all human resources functions within the agency.
Served the elected President and six elected members of the Board of Trustees.
Partnered with the elected officials and department directors to establish vision and execute organization’s
human resource strategy emphasizing current and future needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
Provided leadership and representation on all matters concerning human resources activities, including human
resources procedural transitions following passage of Wisconsin 2011 Act 10/Act 32 changing statewide rules
re collective bargaining and labor relations.
HR Administrator at Village of Wrightstown Wisconsin. 2007 – 09
Solitary human resources professional supporting small local government agency with about 25 FTEs, acting as
both HR generalist and jack-of-all-trades manager supporting all human resources functions within the agency.
Served the elected President and six elected members of the Board of Trustees.
Oversaw successful recruitment of new police chief and subsequent expansion of law enforcement
capabilities and response.
Fellow at City of Lansing Michigan Office of Mayor Virg Bernero. 2006 – 07
Worked at City through a fellowship program through Michigan State University and US Department of Housing
and Urban Development. Served in Mayor’s office during period of significant financial distress, necessitating
reductions of government funding for urban social service programs. Worked with local non-profits and religious
community to address and fill gaps in human services.
Residence Hall Director at Michigan State University. 2003 – 06
Worked as a Hall Director in an undergraduate, residential college for students interested in public and
international affairs. Hired, trained, managed, and evaluated an annual team of 45 student employees, for three
consecutive years, whose responsibilities included overseeing residential learning and living experience for 5,000
undergraduate and graduate students. Received extension training in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices of
the University. Frequent interactions with student groups including Asian Pacific American Student Organization,
Black Student Caucus, Culturas de las Razas Unidas, North American Indigenous Student Organization, Student
Government, LGBTA Alliance, and international student groups to develop residential learning/programming.
Business Manager at Housemaster’s Home Inspection® Call Center. Green Bay, Wisconsin. 2003
Managed International Call Center, with 40+ branch offices throughout United States and Canada. Interviewed,
hired, trained staff. Managed staff of 5. Developed staff/organization performance goals and measures.
EDUCATION
Certificate. HR Management. Univ of Wisconsin Madison. 2020
Master of Arts, Public Administration. Michigan State University. 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences. St Norbert College. 2002
