Consultation Policy Manager

Project/Program Manager II – Consultation Policy Manager

The Project/Program Manager II – Consultation Policy Manager serves as the Office of County Administration's (OCA) lead staff member for the implementation and ongoing administration of the County's Consultation Policy. This position provides strategic policy analysis, research, coordination, and employee relations support to ensure the effective operation of the County's labor-management consultation process. The Project/Program Manager II – Consultation Policy Manager serves as the primary agenda coordinator and meeting facilitator for the Consultation Team, acts as the liaison to Commissioners Court on Consultation Policy matters, and serves as OCA's Management Agent ex-officio designee as needed.

Working closely with OCA, Human Resources & Talent (HRT), and the County Attorney's Office (CAO), County department leadership, employee representatives, and the Employee Consultation Review Board, the Project/Program Manager II – Consultation Policy Manager develops policy recommendations, conducts research, coordinates stakeholder engagement, and supports the Management Agent (Harris County) in advancing collaborative labor-management relationships across the County. This position plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace environment by providing research, analysis, and recommendations related to employee relations, workplace grievances, conflict resolution, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws, County policies, Consultation Policy procedures, and the County Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to the County Administrator, who serves as the implementation lead and administrator for the County's Consultation Policy, ensuring consistent administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of consultation processes.
• Coordinate all Consultation Team and Employee Consultation Review Board meetings, including developing agendas, facilitating meetings, documenting discussions, tracking action items, and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
• Serve as the County Administrator's Management Agent ex-officio designee as needed and provide strategic support to the Management Agent and its representatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between OCA and Commissioners Court regarding Consultation Policy matters, including preparing agenda items, presentations, briefing materials, and status updates.
• Conduct research and analysis on labor-management relations, employee relations, workplace policies, organizational practices, and emerging employment trends.
• Prepare high-quality policy briefs, research reports, issue papers, executive summaries, fact sheets, talking points, and recommendations for the County Administrator and other executive leadership as well as to Commissioners Court, including on proposed changes and updates to the County Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Provide guidance and support to the County Administrator regarding workplace concerns, employee relations issues, conflict resolution strategies, and performance management practices.
• Collaborate with OCA, HRT, CAO, and County department leadership to advance Consultation Policy initiatives and facilitate cross-functional coordination.
• Monitor changes in employment laws, labor relations trends, and public sector best practices, recommending policy updates as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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