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 management to support SWCA’s approximately 1000 full time, part time, temporary and seasonal employees. The position will be 100% remote, from a home office.
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.
What you will accomplish
- Assist with compliance regarding employer regulations
- Partner with talent acquisition on background screenings
- Workers compensation intake and employee support
- Take the lead on the 'leave of absence' process
- Lead the drug/alcohol testing
- Analyze facts, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
- Highly customer service oriented with a strong motivation to go the extra mile for employees
- Demonstrated ability to act with integrity and respect at all times and in all situations, ensuring compliance with all regulations, company standards and policies
- Ability to build credibility and inspire confidence at all levels of the organization; maintain a fair and impartial attitude
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
- Excellent verbal communications, written communications and listening skills
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 and ability to gain proficiency in other technology systems quickly
Preferred:
- Experience with all Leaves of Absence, including FMLA; provide support to employees and company management in this area and resolve any issues that may arise
- Previous oversight of occupational injuries and Workers’ Compensation claims
- Prior of support of background checks
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.
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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.