Daniel Maloney

Strategic Human Resources leader with progressive public sector experiences overseeing recruitment strategy, workforce planning, compensation administration, labor compliance, workers' compensation, immigration coordination, and HR systems leadership. Proven ability to build scalable talent pipelines, administer collective bargaining agreements, manage complex leave and risk programs, and drive operational efficiencies across multi-site organizations. Recognized for decisive leadership, regulatory expertise, executive partnership, and data-informed decision-making across full HR lifecycle operations.

HR Recruitment & Retention Spec-Supervisor at Hopkins Public Schools | District 270 (2023-11 – 2026-02)

Lead district-wide talent acquisition, retention strategy, compensation alignment, workforce analytics, immigration processes, and HR systems administration.

• Designed and implemented long-term recruitment and retention strategies for licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Led annual staffing cycles, workforce forecasting, and succession planning initiatives.
• Developed diverse and bilingual candidate pipelines through higher education and community partnerships.
• Built annual recruitment calendars aligned to hard-to-fill and shortage areas.
• Conduct market studies and internal pay equity analyses supporting collective bargaining.
• Assign all incoming salary offers and hourly wage determinations.
• Evaluate and reclassify positions for duty changes, structural alignment, and equity compliance.
• Maintain district-wide pay equity integrity and internal compensation consistency.
• Implemented and rolled back go live of Oracle HRIS.
• District administrator for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - Applitrack and Frontline.
• Developed recruitment dashboards to track sourcing effectiveness and hiring trends.
• Ensured system data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance documentation.
• Managed recruiting budgets, invoicing, and P-Card transactions.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labor law.
• Liaison with immigration attorneys for visa processing and documentation.
• Process PELSB licensure (Tiers 1-4 and OFPs) for licensed staff.
• Analyze background checks and employment verifications for hiring eligibility.
• Manage substitute staffing partnerships (Kelly Education).
• Guide hiring managers on candidate sourcing, screening, and selection strategies.
• Implement streamlined pre-screening processes.
• Conduct reference checks and salary negotiations.
• Oversee onboarding processes and orientation compliance.

HR Personnel Analyst Workers' Compensation & Leave Manager at State of Nevada | Department of Transportation & Public Safety (2021-08 – 2023-08)

Managed statewide workers' compensation and complex leave administration programs for a multi-agency public sector workforce, ensuring statutory compliance, liability mitigation, and cost containment.

• Served as primary liaison between employees, supervisors, third-party administrators (TPAs), medical providers, and legal counsel.
• Managed full lifecycle of workers' compensation claims from injury reporting through return-to-work or claim closure.
• Conducted claim investigations, reviewed medical documentation, and ensured statutory reporting compliance.
• Partnered with risk management and legal teams to mitigate liability exposure and control claim costs.
• Facilitated interactive discussions and developed modified duty and return-to-work programs.
• Monitored loss data and claim trends to identify safety risks and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Provided supervisor training and guidance on injury reporting and compliance protocols.
• Coordinated catastrophic leave and long-term absence cases with payroll and benefits teams.
• Assisted in preparing documentation for hearings, appeals, and legal proceedings.
• Administered FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave programs.
• Evaluated medical certifications and ensured compliance with eligibility and notice requirements.
• Provided consultation to leadership on accommodation obligations and leave rights.
• Managed confidential medical records in accordance with retention and privacy regulations.
• Resolved complex leave disputes and policy interpretation matters.
• Developed recruitment plans, administered testing, and established hiring lists.
• Processed payroll and personnel transactions and resolved discrepancies.
• Prepared executive summaries, compliance reports, and research findings.
• Implemented new HRIS – Success Factors

Administrative Assistant at State of Nevada | Health & Human Services (2020-02 – 2022-08)

Coordinated division-level administrative and operational functions.

• Interpreted policies and regulatory requirements for diverse stakeholders.
• Compiled financial and statistical data supporting budget development.
• Investigated complaints, legislative inquiries, and compliance matters.
• Supervised and trained assigned personnel.

Office Manager at Anderson Keuscher Law Firm (2016-05 – 2017-11)

Oversaw daily law firm operations, budget management, and compliance.

• Administered employee benefits and HR functions.
• Implemented legal software systems and improved workflow efficiency.

Assistant Manager at Sierra Wellness (2018-03 – 2020-02)

Retail operations leadership.

• Compliance oversight.
• Staff training and scheduling.

Owner & Operator at OCDanny LLC (2011-07 – 2013-10)

Founded and operated boutique service business.

• Hiring, payroll, budgeting, client development.

Assistant Manager at Panera Bread (2009-02 – 2011-07)

Operational management.

• Team supervision.
• Health and safety compliance.

Property Manager at Andrews Properties of Midtown (2013-01 – 2021-10)

Property lifecycle management.

• Leasing compliance.
• Tenant relations.
• Operational oversight.

911 Dispatcher at Dade County 911 (2007-05 – 2009-06)

Emergency response coordination and crisis documentation.

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management – Western Governors University (2024)

Associate of Business in Human Resources Management – Eastern Gateway College (2023)

High School Diploma – Osseo Senior High School (2002)