Labor Negotiations Consultant (Public Sector)

Labor Negotiations Consultant

Houston, Texas, United States

Public Sector / Human Resources / Labor Relations

Labor Negotiations Consultant (Public Sector)

Job Title

Labor Negotiations Consultant

Client

Harris County (Confidential Public Sector Client)

Location

Houston, Texas, USA

Work Type

Hybrid

Employment Type

Contract (1099/C2C)

Duration

6-8 Months

Experience

10+ Years

Industry

Government / Public Administration

Department

Human Resources - Labor Relations

Travel

Local travel may be required

Visa

US Citizens & Authorized to Work in the US

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Labor Negotiations Consultant to support a public sector client in Houston, Texas. The consultant will provide strategic labor relations expertise, lead collective bargaining preparations, analyze labor agreements, develop negotiation strategies, and advise executive leadership throughout the negotiation lifecycle.

This role requires extensive experience working with government agencies, unions, employee associations, and public-sector employment regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support collective bargaining and labor negotiation initiatives.

• Review and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

• Develop negotiation strategies, proposals, and cost analyses.

• Advise leadership on labor relations policies and employment practices.

• Conduct compensation, benefits, and workforce impact analyses.

• Facilitate meetings with union representatives and stakeholders.

• Prepare negotiation reports, presentations, and executive briefings.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

• Identify labor risks and recommend practical resolutions.

• Collaborate with HR, legal, finance, and departmental leadership.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, Law, or a related field.

• 10+ years of labor relations or collective bargaining experience.

• Strong knowledge of public sector labor laws and employment regulations.

• Experience negotiating with unions or employee associations.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or JD preferred.

• Experience with county, city, or state government agencies.

• SHRM, IPMA-HR, or labor relations certification is a plus.

• Experience supporting executive leadership during complex negotiations.

Required skills

• Collective Bargaining

• Labor Relations

• Union Negotiations

• Contract Administration

• Policy Analysis

• Conflict Resolution

• Workforce Planning

• Stakeholder Management

• Public Sector HR

• Executive Communication