The scope of services for the Employee and Labor Relations consultant includes the following, but is not limited to: 1. Assist Human Resources in advising and consulting with the City Council and the City Manager on matters relating to employer-employee relations. This includes in-person and other consultations with Human Resources as deemed necessary by Human Resources personnel, including, but not limited to: a. Meet with designated staff to define management goals and policy for labor negotiations; b. Provide research and consultation on current trends, practices and community standards of other public employers on a variety of labor related issues; c. Ability to conduct total compensation surveys and understanding of external and internal salary setting methodologies; d. Meet with designated staff to assist in formulating the management proposals for negotiations; e. Participate in drafting proposals for negotiations; f. Perform necessary fact research for negotiations; g. Provide progress reports, make recommendations, and receive direction; h. Provide consultation and assistance with grievance handling, disciplinary appeals, and other conflict resolution procedures