People Data Manager

SWCA is seeking a People Data Manager, who will lead the development of people analytics products and insights, partnering directly with HR and business leaders to turn their questions into meaningful, scalable solutions. You’ll have an opportunity to advance how we use Power BI, self-service analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI to make trusted workforce insights easier to access and act on. You’ll bring strong people analytics and data visualization skills, a natural ability to understand what internal customers need, and the systems thinking to connect people, data, technology, and business.

As People Data Manager, you’ll lead our people analytics function and help establish the standards and approaches that make our workforce data trusted, accessible, and useful. You’ll work across the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, retention, engagement, compensation, and workforce planning, helping leaders understand not only what is happening, but why it matters.

You’ll collaborate closely with HR, technology, and enterprise data partners to develop scalable analytics solutions, strengthen data quality and governance, and improve how workforce information is organized and delivered. Rather than simply responding to reporting requests, you’ll help identify the underlying business need and determine the best analytics solution.

This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salaried/exempt position reporting to our Phoenix, AZ corporate office. This role allows for the flexibility to work either hybrid-based from any of our SWCA U.S. office locations or distributed (remote) based on preference.

• →Partners with HR and business leaders to understand workforce questions and translate business needs into meaningful people analytics products and insights.
• →Develops people analytics solutions using Power BI, Excel, and other tools, translating complex workforce data into clear visualizations, business insights, and recommendations.
• →Applies people analytics expertise across areas such as recruiting, retention, engagement, compensation, employee experience, and workforce planning.
• →Partners with HRIS and enterprise data teams to develop trusted, scalable data models and analytics solutions that promote consistency, quality, and reuse across the organization.
• →Explores emerging capabilities, including AI and self-service analytics, to improve how workforce insights are developed, accessed, and used.

Six years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including some experience managing others. Eight years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education. Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor's degree.

• Strong experience developing people analytics, business intelligence, or workforce reporting solutions, with advanced skills in Power BI and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders, understand their needs, and translate complex workforce questions into effective analytics products and actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of data visualization, data modeling, and business intelligence concepts, with the ability to organize and communicate complex data clearly.
• Strong systems thinking and understanding of how data from multiple business systems can be structured, connected, and used effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to data quality, accuracy, governance, and continuous improvement.

• Experience working with people or workforce data and metrics across areas such as recruiting, retention, engagement, compensation, employee experience, and workforce planning, including experience with HRIS, ATS, ERP, or related systems.
• Experience with Power Query, SQL, semantic models, or similar data transformation and modeling capabilities.
• Experience partnering with data engineering or technology teams on data integration, architecture, or enterprise analytics solutions.
• Experience using or evaluating AI and self-service analytics to improve analytics development, accessibility, or user experience.
• Experience using Excel VBA and macros to automate recurring processes, improve efficiency, and support data analysis.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. The expected pay range for this US/Remote-based position is $95,004.00 to $123,396.00 per year. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in your future. Our Total Rewards package includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact HRConfidential@swca.com.

If you require assistance with the application process, please contact recruiting@swca.com.

SWCA may use approved technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support parts of the application and recruiting process. All selection and hiring decisions are made by SWCA employees, and candidates are not selected or rejected by automated systems. We are committed to a fair, transparent, and human-centered hiring experience. 

Candidates may use AI tools to help prepare application materials and interviews. However, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect their own experience, skills, and qualifications. AI must not be used to fabricate experience, complete assessments on their behalf, or otherwise misrepresent their background or abilities. 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. 

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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