Senior People Data Specialist

About The Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental and consulting services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA 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. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

The Senior Leadership Team at SWCA projects continued significant annual growth for the next several years. This trajectory requires the addition of a Senior People Data Specialist to compile, analyze, visualize, and interpret people-related data. This critical position will help inform analyses of business patterns and trends and answer important workforce questions using timely and accurate data. If you are looking to put your analytical, problem-solving skills to work to produce high impact within an organization, this is the right position for you! This full-time, hourly position will report to the Senior People Data Analyst on the Total Rewards & People Analytics team.

SWCA has an employee-valued culture and tons of room for professional growth. We are team-oriented and there is a sense of belonging due to our strong teams - the SWCA community. Being employee-owners contributes to the strong feeling of belonging. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA’s culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Do you want to work for a company that has homebrew and crazy sock design competitions? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals committed to our culture.

This position is available for distributed work anywhere within the continental US.

Please include a Letter of Interest (cover letter) with your application to be considered.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What You Will Accomplish

SWCA is looking for a Senior People Data Specialist to join our Total Rewards & People Analytics function within our HR Team. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for data analysis and an interest in environmental sustainability and consulting. The People Data Analyst will support the HR team in analyzing and interpreting people-related data, assisting in making data-driven decisions that influence our workforce and company culture.

• Assist in compiling, analyzing, and visualizing people-related data to support business decisions.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other data analysis tools for creating reports and answering HR-related queries.
• Help in gathering data from various sources and ensuring its accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in analyzing trends related to workforce management such as recruitment, turnover, employee engagement, and compliance.
• Assist in creating data visualizations and summaries to communicate insights effectively.
• Contribute to market research for benchmarking purposes and coordinate with external vendors as needed.
• Support data quality and integrity efforts, adhering to data privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with HRIS and ERP system managers to improve data collection methods.
• Assist in survey development for collecting relevant people data.
• Support moderate complexity HR technology projects under supervision.

Experience And Qualifications For Success

• 2 years of professional experience in HR analytics, business analytics, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Finance, Statistics, or a related field. Degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of data visualization principles and relational data models.
• Experience extracting data from an HRIS is preferred, previous Dayforce experience is a big plus
• Familiarity with Power Query, DAX, VBA, Vision, extracting data from an HRIS, or programming languages (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of interfacing with various levels of the organization.
• Interest in HR, environmental sustainability, and cultural awareness.

About SWCA

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging diversity and inclusivity. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a collaborative work environment. Our commitment to professional growth and employee ownership fosters a unique sense of belonging and dedication.

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 who are committed to our culture.

Purpose: Our company 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.

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 is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Phoenix office position can expect a rate of $53,560/year - $78,975. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA Environmental Consultants continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.