People Support Specialist

About the opportunity

At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we are looking for a People Support Specialist to assume a wide range of professional and administrative responsibilities in working closely with HR (Human Resources) management to support SWCA’s approximately 1100 full time, part time, temporary and seasonal employees. The position will be 100% remote, from a home office.

Reporting to the People Support Manager, the People Support Specialist will focus on providing excellent ‘internal customer service’ support. The goal is to ensure the HR department’s operations run smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization and all team members.

At SWCA we continually strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. The People Support team leads the Inclusion and Diversity strategy and efforts at SWCA by working in collaboration with the larger Human Resources team, our Employee Resource Groups, and the Senior Leadership team. The People Support Specialist will have the opportunity to help support those efforts.

Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose: Our company's purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

What you will accomplish

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team on new hire background screen escalations
• Workers' compensation intake and employee support
• Manage all types of Leaves of Absence and guide employees and managers effectively throughout the process
• Assist with the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Interactive process
• Assist with the Ergonomic Assessment Process
• Lead the drug and alcohol testing program
• Partner in managing the HR Confidential inbox. All emails should be responded to or acknowledged within 24 hours during business hours.
• Act as a back-up for employment verifications, COVID-19 response management and exit interviews
• Support Inclusion and Diversity efforts and initiatives
• Analyze facts, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Demonstrate an ability to act with integrity and respect at all times and in all situations, ensuring compliance with all regulations, company standards and policies
• Build credibility and inspire confidence at all levels of the organization; maintain a fair and impartial attitude
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Experience and qualifications for success

• High School diploma or GED
• Administrative support of HR related functions or an HR team
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Gains proficiency in other technology systems quickly
• Highly customer service oriented with a strong motivation to go the extra mile for
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Excellent verbal communications, written communications and listening skills
• employees

Preferred:

• Experience managing Leaves of Absence and providing support to employees and managers throughout the process
• Previous oversight of occupational injuries and Workers’ Compensation claims
• Background screen escalations

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA operates in compliance with all federal, state, and local COVID-19 safety protocols and vaccination requirements. As such, employment at SWCA is contingent upon providing proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or being granted an approved vaccination exemption before starting at SWCA.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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