Human Resources Consulting Built On Mutual Trust
Meet Nicole
Nicole Bakkegard, MBA, PHR, is Principal and Owner of Bakkegard Consulting, LLC, where she leverages more than 25 years of strategic and hands-on HR leadership to deliver tailored solutions that enhance compliance, efficiency, and workplace productivity. She provides fractional HR leadership to small and mid-sized organizations, offering executive-level guidance that flexes with business needs—whether long-term partnership or urgent support. With deep expertise as an HR Generalist and Benefits Analyst, Nicole is known for resolving complex employee relations challenges with clarity and compassion, drawing on her experience across diverse industries. A lifelong North Dakotan with strong values of integrity and community, she also teaches as an adjunct professor at North Dakota State University, mentoring future HR and business leaders.
Our Services
Explore our range of HR consulting services, including fractional HR and traditional HR consulting. We offer tailored solutions to meet your organization's unique needs. Let us handle your HR challenges while you focus on your core business.
Fractional HR Consulting
Our fractional HR services provide flexible and cost-effective HR support. Fractional HR is a scalable solution that allows companies to access top-tier HR expertise.
Project-Based HR Consulting
With our project-based HR consulting services, we offer comprehensive HR solutions to assist your organization with specific projects with top-tier HR expertise.
HR Insights Review
This assessment offers a structured yet thoughtful overview of how your organization supports its most vital asset: your people.​ It is neither a test nor a compliance audit. Rather, it serves as a practical check-in to help you recognize what's working, identify areas that may need attention, and evaluate how your HR practices reinforce a workplace grounded in mutual trust.​ From onboarding to communication, performance to policy—this review explores the essential elements that shape your employee experience and organizational culture. Whether you're growing your team or refining existing systems, it's a chance to reflect and plan with intention.
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Let's begin—because successful organizations are built on strong, trust-driven people strategies.
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