Business Consultant of Special Projects

Paycom - ATS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Houston seeks a Business Consultant Special Projects to serve as the primary liaison for employers seeking advanced workforce solutions beyond traditional hiring. You will engage leaders, assess needs, and connect them with talent pipelines and training resources.

Lead design and implementation of programs like OJT, Registered Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and CTE partnerships; guide design, compliance, and rollout while tracking outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage employers to assess workforce needs and align solutions with hiring goals.
• Design, implement and manage programs like OJT, Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, and Work-Based Learning.
• Collaborate with education providers and agencies to create pathways to training opportunities.
• Track and report outcomes to demonstrate impact on employer performance and workforce metrics.

Skills

Employer engagement

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Business Consultant Special Projects serves as the primary point of contact for employers seeking advanced workforce solutions beyond traditional hiring support. This role not only provides the core business consulting functions of engaging employers, identifying workforce needs, and connecting to talent pipelines, but also specializes in leveraging state and federal programs that expand training and upskilling opportunities for the regional workforce. The Consultant will design and implement innovative strategies, including On-the-Job Training (OJT), Registered Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeships, Work-Based Learning, Skills Development Fund projects, Current Worker Training, and Career & Technical Education (CTE) partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesEmployer Engagement & Consultation: Work directly with business leaders to assess workforce challenges and provide tailored solutions that align with both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce development goals.Special Project Implementation: Serve as subject matter expert and employer liaison for programs such as OJT, Registered Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and other innovative training models. Guide employers through program design, compliance, and implementation.Training & Upskilling Solutions: Assist employers in accessing resources like the Skills Development Fund, Current Worker Training grants, and CTE partnerships to strengthen employee pipelines and improve retention.Partnership Development: Collaborate with education providers, workforce board staff, economic development organizations, and state agencies to build pathways that connect employers with qualified talent and training opportunities.Program Advocacy & Promotion: Lead outreach, presentations, and employer roundtables to promote the adoption of Registered Apprenticeships and other special project initiatives as workforce strategies.Data & Reporting: Track and evaluate outcomes for employers engaged in special projects, ensuring compliance with program requirements while demonstrating impact on employer performance and workforce metrics.Innovation & Best Practices: Research, pilot, and recommend new employer services that expand the reach of traditional workforce solutions, ensuring the One Stop Career Office remains at the forefront of workforce innovation.At least two years of equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.