Business Consultant of Special Projects (2722)

Paycom - ATS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Houston is seeking an experienced workforce development professional to engage local employers, assess hiring needs, and connect them with tailored training and apprenticeship opportunities.

You'll lead program design, implementation, and collaboration with education providers and state agencies, while tracking outcomes and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Bachelor’s degree preferred, with 2+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; two years of equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Employer engagement with business leaders to assess workforce needs.
• Guide employers through programs like OJT, Apprenticeship, and Work-Based Learning.
• Help employers access funding and training resources.
• Develop partnerships with educators and economic development orgs.
• Lead outreach and employer roundtables promoting apprenticeships and related initiatives.
• Track outcomes and ensure program compliance and impact.
• Identify innovative employer services to expand workforce solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 617 Arena Towers - Houston, TX 77074, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent Experience, Travel Percentage: Moderate Local Travel (up to 25%), Job Category: Community Development & Family Services

Key Responsibilities

• Employer 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.

Qualifications

At least two years of equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.