Nick Barkley
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Experienced People Relations and Compliance Investigator with a proven track record of conducting complex workplace investigations involving policy violations to include harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Skilled in data driven analysis, case reporting and management, policy development and system implementation. Trusted partner to Human Resources, Legal and executive leadership teams. Adept at building inclusive, ethical workplace cultures and restoring trust, post conflict.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention System Manager
City of Minneapolis
03.2023 - Current
- Lead role on the implementation of an automated, data driven performance management system capable of predicting poor performance, policy violations, adverse events and discriminatory or biased practices.
- Analyze and interpret employee performance data to spot trends of both proficient and deficient performance.
- Development of objectives and performance measures for 700+ employees and 100+ work assignments.
- Identify and provide resources and recommendations to first line supervisors and employees to help achieve optimal performance.
- Facilitate conversations between supervisors and employees in search of restorative outcomes that reorient employees to the mission, vision and values of the agency.
- Complete special research projects and report findings to enterprise leadership and community stakeholders.
- Enterprise-wide collaboration (IT, HR, Legal, Facilities, elected and appointed officials).
- Supervise 1.5 FTEs.
- Maintain active case load of 15-20 interventions.
- Prepare reports and make referrals to other investigative teams.
- Established best practices for systems management by creating detailed documentation and training materials for fellow team members.
People Relations & Workplace Investigations
Case Investigator
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Led impartial investigations into employee concerns which included discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace policy violations, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout.
- Collected, analyzed and stored evidence including documents and audio/visual recordings.
- Interviewed complainants, witnesses and focus employees and synthesized findings into comprehensive, objective reports.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders including labor unions and enterprise leadership to address sensitive workplace concerns.
- Improved the complaint intake process, reducing response times by over 30 days and improving the reporting of real-time metrics.
- Co-authored policy updates and facilitated department-wide rollout; observed measurable improvements in policy adherence via internal audit.
- Regularly presented investigative findings and recommendations to leadership, ensuring compliance with internal policy, local, state and federal law.
College & Career Readiness Counselor
Metropolitan State University
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Advised first generation college bound youth in areas of academia, social and emotional fortitude and college and career exploration.
- Assisted students in applying to institutions and scholarships: 100% acceptance rate and over $800k in scholarships awarded.
- Consulted with superiors and staff from various organizations and social programs regarding student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student involvement and progress and report as required by the U.S. Department of Education.
- In house subject matter expert in policy, labor contract and operating grant.
- Developed and delivered curriculum to students and families both in-person and virtually.
Police Officer/K9 Handler
City of Tualatin
01.2010 - 10.2016
- Built and deployed the agency’s first canine program in conjunction with assigned duties.
- Collected, analyzed, and synthesized data from computer aided dispatch calls, police reports, evidence logs body worn and dashboard cameras while conducting investigations.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Trained in and adhered to policy and procedures of body/dash cam use and video storage.
- Hosted multi-jurisdictional meetings, community information sessions and presented findings and opinions to administrations, commissions and the city council.
- Elected to the Executive Board of the Police Officer’s Union, which provided subject matter expertise on the development of the department’s first canine policy.
- Participated in investigations and personnel matters involving citizen complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination and discipline.
- Significantly increased public perception of department through education and social contacts involving the canine program.
Sheriff’s Deputy
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Investigated crimes against property and persons, financial crimes including fraud and money laundering.
- Conducted hundreds of interviews of suspects, victims and witness with an emphasis on fact finding and evidence gathering.
- Responded to calls for service as needed, self-initiated work during down time.
- Completed detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, calls for service and investigations.
- Upheld applicable laws through education or enforcement as needed.
Education
Master of Arts -
Hamline University Graduate School of Business
Saint Paul, MN06.2026
Bachelor of Social Science -
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2018
Skills
- Workplace Investigations
- Personnel Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- Trained Interviewer
- Employee Relation Strategies
- Multidirectional Communication
- Investigative Report Writing
- Data & Evidentiary Analysis
- HR/Legal Collaboration
- Restoring Strained Relationships
- Culturally Competent
- Leader
- Trainer
- Educator
- Advocate
Additional Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of workplace investigation practices and procedures
- Software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, Tableau, Smartsheet, Slack, Zoom, Axon, and public record search engines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, manage multiple on-going projects while meeting competing deadlines.
- Logical, critical, systematic, and creative thinking.
- Team leadership, group presentations, curriculum development, teaching, multi-agency collaboration.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people despite cultural, social, and ethnic differences.
- Ability to identify deficient or unacceptable performance and provide resources or ideas to correct.
- Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource laws, practices and procedures including workplace discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment and mental health.
- Knowledge and understanding of criminal statutes, enforcement, and reporting, both regionally and nationally.
Timeline
Early Intervention System Manager
City of Minneapolis
03.2023 - Current
People Relations & Workplace Investigations
Case Investigator
03.2020 - 03.2023
College & Career Readiness Counselor
Metropolitan State University
03.2019 - 03.2020
Police Officer/K9 Handler
City of Tualatin
01.2010 - 10.2016
Sheriff’s Deputy
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
01.2007 - 05.2010
Master of Arts -
Hamline University Graduate School of Business
Bachelor of Social Science -
Portland State University
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