HR Consulting in Houston, Texas (Virtual)
Texas-specific HR consulting for public agencies and private employers across the Houston area—designed for compliant, scalable operations.
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About the Expert
Expert: Dr. Thomas W. Faulkner, DBA, SPHR, LSSBB — strategic HR & process improvement for municipalities, SMBs, healthcare, and industrial teams.
- Education: Doctor of Business Administration; MBA; M.S. in Leadership & Management
- Credentials: SPHR · Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Roles: Former municipal HR/Finance Director; advisor to small & mid-sized employers across Texas
- Publications: Texas HR Compliance Guide; Knowledge Retention & Succession Planning whitepaper
- Frameworks: MERITAS™ change model · M.I.S.F.I.T.™ structural culture diagnostic · CIVIC performance model
- Focus Areas: Compliance readiness, job architecture, onboarding, progressive discipline, and HR tech enablement
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We deliver virtual HR consulting for Houston-area municipalities, special districts, ISDs, hospitals, and energy and port-adjacent employers. Our work combines Texas compliance, defensible documentation, and scalable practices for complex, multi-site teams.
Who We Serve in Houston
We support city departments, utilities, public safety, ISDs, healthcare systems, energy companies, and port-adjacent employers. Deliverables align with City Attorney guidance, procurement rules, and reporting formats for boards and councils.
- Municipalities, counties, and special districts
- Independent school districts and ESCs
- Healthcare systems and clinics
- Energy, logistics, and manufacturing employers
How Our Virtual Delivery Works
We coordinate interviews across departments and shifts, use secure video and role-based document access, and produce exportable reports you can file, present, and defend. Most projects start within 1–2 weeks.
Engagement Highlights
Texas HR Compliance Audits
Practical roadmaps with timelines, owners, and policy language.
ER Investigations (Virtual)
Structured protocols, secure notes, and defensible reporting.
Training & Performance
Competency-based training and evaluation frameworks for teams.
Fixed-Fee & Retainers
Predictable costs for audits, policy work, and ongoing support.
Houston HR Consulting — FAQs
Detailed answers to the questions Houston employers most often ask about HR compliance, investigations, training, and sector-specific challenges.
What types of Houston organizations use your HR consulting services?
We support municipalities, special districts, independent school districts, hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, energy companies, port-adjacent employers, and small to mid-sized businesses across Greater Houston. Each engagement is scoped to meet state and local requirements while fitting the organization’s structure.
How much does HR consulting cost for Houston employers?
Most projects fall into predictable fixed-fee ranges based on scope. Compliance audits and policy modernization for small entities often start under $5,000, while multi-site investigations or training series can run higher. We also provide retainer options for municipalities, energy contractors, and healthcare systems that need ongoing support with predictable monthly costs.
Can HR investigations in Houston be handled virtually and remain defensible?
Yes. We use secure platforms, structured interview protocols, and documented chain-of-custody for notes and evidence. Our reports have been reviewed by city attorneys, boards, and outside counsel to ensure defensibility in public sector and private sector proceedings.
Do you provide HR consulting for energy, logistics, and port employers in Houston?
Absolutely. We design HR systems that account for 24/7 shifts, fatigue management, credentialing, contractor oversight, and incident documentation. Our Houston-area clients include energy contractors, logistics providers, and port employers who must meet both federal safety standards and Texas workforce rules.
How do you support hospitals and clinical operations in the Houston area?
We build HR policies and compliance training for hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices in and around the Texas Medical Center. Programs cover credentialing, high-turnover staffing, patient safety requirements, and alignment with accreditation standards such as Joint Commission compliance.
Can small cities and special districts near Houston use your consulting services?
Yes. We regularly work with small cities, counties, and special districts in the Houston metro. Engagements are designed for lean staff structures and often include compliance audits, policy modernization, and supervisor training that help local governments meet state reporting and open meetings requirements without adding headcount.
How quickly can HR consulting projects in Houston begin?
Most projects start within 1–2 weeks of scoping. Virtual delivery eliminates travel delays and makes it easier to schedule around board calendars, council meetings, and 24/7 shift coverage common to Houston operations.
Ready to strengthen your Houston organization?
We’ll scope a predictable virtual engagement tailored to your city, district, or business.
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