Application Guide

How to Apply for Business Systems Analyst, HR & Legal Systems

at Planet

🏢 About Planet

Planet operates the largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites, providing daily global coverage that empowers environmental monitoring, agriculture, and disaster response. Working here means contributing to impactful stewardship of our planet with cutting-edge space technology.

About This Role

As a Business Systems Analyst for HR & Legal Systems, you'll bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring HR and legal operations run smoothly. Your work directly supports Planet's mission by enabling efficient workforce management and compliance, critical for a fast-growing space company.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a standup with the HR and legal teams to prioritize system requests, then dive into analyzing requirements for a new onboarding workflow. After lunch, you could be testing a data migration script or documenting a process improvement, followed by a stakeholder meeting to demo a new feature.

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🎯 Who Planet Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, BambooHR) and legal case management systems (e.g., Salesforce Legal Cloud, Onit), ideally in a tech or space company.
  • Excels at translating complex HR/legal processes into clear system requirements and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates strong data analysis skills using tools like SQL or Tableau to ensure data integrity and generate actionable insights.
  • Communicates technical concepts effectively to non-technical HR and legal teams, fostering trust and alignment.

📝 Tips for Applying to Planet

1

Highlight any experience with satellite or space industry data compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR) in your resume and cover letter.

2

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Reduced HR data processing time by 20% by implementing automated workflows in Workday.'

3

Showcase familiarity with remote collaboration tools (Slack, Jira, Confluence) since this is a remote-first role.

4

Tailor your application to Planet's mission: mention how your work supports environmental or social impact.

5

Include a short portfolio or case study of a system improvement you led, emphasizing business outcome.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your passion for Planet's mission of using satellite data for planetary stewardship.", 'Describe a specific project where you optimized an HR or legal system, detailing the problem, solution, and measurable results.', 'Mention your ability to work autonomously in a remote environment and collaborate across time zones.', 'Connect your analytical skills to ensuring data integrity and compliance in a regulated industry (space).']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Planet's satellite technology and its applications in climate monitoring and disaster response.
  • → Review Planet's company values and culture, especially their focus on 'Mission First' and 'Make it Happen'.
  • → Understand the regulatory environment for satellite companies (FCC, NOAA licenses) and how HR/legal systems support compliance.
  • → Look into Planet's recent news or partnerships (e.g., with governments or NGOs) to understand their strategic direction.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you gather requirements from HR and legal stakeholders who have conflicting priorities?
2 Describe a time you improved data quality in an HRIS or legal system. What metrics did you use?
3 How do you ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) when implementing system changes?
4 Walk us through how you would approach migrating data from a legacy HR system to a new platform.
5 How do you stay updated on HR and legal technology trends, and how would you apply them at Planet?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning Planet's mission or the specific HR/Legal systems focus.
  • Overlooking the remote aspect: failing to demonstrate self-discipline and async communication skills.
  • Not addressing data integrity or compliance in your examples, which are critical for HR and legal roles.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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