People Support (Human Resources) Intern

SWCA Environmental Consultants is hiring a Human Resources Intern for summer 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. The intern will assist with compliance and HR functions, performing administrative tasks such as updating employee records and drafting communications. This paid, full-time internship offers coaching and development opportunities. Candidates who can start earlier or extend beyond August 2025 are preferred. The role emphasizes sustainability and community engagement.
About The Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to support our Compliance and People Support functions. In this position, you will be supporting the team’s administrative and HR-related functions.

This internship will occur during the summer of 2025 (June 2nd- August 15th). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2025 will be considered, and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. Interns can expect coaching and direction from functional leadership in their respective support areas and participate in the larger internship cohort for scheduled developmental programming with senior organizational leaders.

This is a paid, full-time internship. Interns will be paid $18.00/hour for a Phoenix-based position.

Please submit a cover letter for full consideration.

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.

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. The successful candidate must 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.

What You Will Accomplish

Your role will be to assist our corporate HR functions while learning a wide variety of skills.

Perform various office, administrative, and HR functions activities with an emphasis on compliance and human relations. These will be performed under the supervision of SWCA's People Support team.

The People Support Intern’s responsibilities include updating employee records, filing HR documents accordingly, and providing suitable recommendations to improve HR policies. You should also be able to draft employee communications notifying staff of policy and procedural changes.

Activities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
• Review and audits HR Processes and assisting with developing Standards Operating Procedures.
• Data entry into existing HR databases and changing/updating data tables.
• Assisting our People Support team with day-to-day functions and related administrative and data entry tasks.
• Participate in program and project meetings as needed.
• Opportunities to learn about People Support best practices and approaches.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects.

Required

Experience and qualifications for success
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, marketing, communication, psychology, philosophy, or related field, completion of junior year, senior year or a recent graduate within 12 months of May 1, 2025.
• Must have completed 60 credit hours and a minimum of a junior classification by June 2, 2025.
• Excellent typing skills and intermediate proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Basic Excel formulas such as V-Lookup, and Pivot Tables.
• Must be able to exercise discretion and maintenance of confidentiality.

Preferred
• Ceridian Software experience.
• Excellent phone/email communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the company in a professional manner and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.

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.

An employee in this Phoenix-based position can expect a pay rate of $18.00/hour.

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 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans 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.