2026
Comparably’s Best Company Outlook
Req ID: 14695
Human Resources Technical Advisor
Environment
Distributed
Department
Human Resources
Location
Amherst, MA
USA, Any
Remote
About the opportunity
SWCA seeks Human Resources (HR) Technical Advisor to support the evolving needs of SWCA HR leadership team, its strategic initiatives, and overall HR activities. The selected individual will have a strong understanding of SWCA, its matrix organization, its Corporate Culture, and how to lead and mentor HR teams and staff.
This is a half-time (20 hours/week), hourly, temporary position reporting into SWCA’s Chief People Officer (CPO). This can be a hybrid position near one of SWCA’s offices, or fully remote (= distributed).
Application Deadline – 5:00 PM EDT on May 31, 2026.
What you will accomplish
- Mentor and help train new leaders within SWCA’s HR leadership team
- Lead, direct, and/or organize HR functions as assigned by CPO
- Interact with SWCA leaders nationwide to ensure that HR activities supporting company strategic initiatives are implemented successfully and communicated effectively
- Lead or assist in implementing HR projects or special tasks as assigned by the CPO
- Advise the CPO and the HR Leadership team on the status and potential issues related to HR projects, strategic initiatives, or other related tasks
Experience and qualifications for success
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least fifteen (15) years of operational leadership roles in the environmental services industry or equivalent
- At least three (2) years of human resources experience
- Knowledge of SWCA tools, processes, culture, and leaders
Why Work at SWCA:
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental 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.
We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
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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.
A Human Resources Technical Advisor in this USA-based position can expect an hourly rate of $45.68 to $76.65. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.
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 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.
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SWCA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and supports workplace diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply. For more info, visit our EEO Policy
Notice to Third Party Agencies: SWCA will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to SWCA, including unsolicited resumes sent to an SWCA mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to SWCA employees, or to SWCA’s resume database, will be considered SWCA’s property. SWCA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. By submitting an unsolicited resume, a recruiter or employment agency agrees to these terms. Without a valid fully executed contract for service, SWCA will not pay a fee to any recruiter or employment agency.
