Application Guide

How to Apply for HR Systems Analyst II (Workday Payroll & Time Tracking)

at Republic Services

🏢 About Republic Services

Republic Services is a leader in sustainable waste management, committed to environmental stewardship and creating a greener future through innovative recycling and disposal solutions. Working here means contributing to meaningful environmental impact while being part of a company that values operational excellence and community engagement across the United States.

About This Role

As an HR Systems Analyst II specializing in Workday Payroll & Time Tracking, you'll serve as the critical link between HR business teams and technical systems, leading complex Workday configuration projects and ensuring smooth payroll and time tracking operations. Your work directly supports Republic Services' 40,000+ employees by maintaining accurate payroll systems and optimizing HR technology for field and corporate teams.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves troubleshooting Workday Payroll issues for field locations, configuring time tracking rules based on HR business requirements, and collaborating with both corporate HR teams and vendor support to implement system enhancements. You might spend the morning analyzing payroll discrepancies, the afternoon designing a new time-off accrual configuration, and end the day documenting system changes for compliance purposes.

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🎯 Who Republic Services Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience specifically with Payroll and Time Tracking modules, not just general HRIS administration
  • Demonstrates expertise in complex Workday configurations and can provide specific examples of payroll system implementations or enhancements
  • Possesses advanced Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis relevant to HR systems reporting
  • Has experience acting as liaison between technical teams and business users in a distributed organization with both corporate and field operations

📝 Tips for Applying to Republic Services

1

Quantify your Workday experience: Instead of 'Workday experience,' specify '3 years configuring Workday Payroll Calculated Fields and Time Tracking rules'

2

Highlight field operations support: Emphasize any experience supporting distributed or field-based workforces, which is crucial for Republic Services' nationwide operations

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Mention sustainability alignment: Briefly connect your HR systems work to supporting employee programs that align with Republic's environmental mission

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Include specific Workday project examples: Detail a complex Workday implementation you led, focusing on payroll or time tracking configurations

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Demonstrate vendor liaison experience: Provide examples of working with Workday support or other HR technology vendors to resolve technical issues

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific Workday Payroll and Time Tracking configuration experience with measurable outcomes', 'Experience bridging technical systems and business needs in organizations with both corporate and field operations', 'How your HR systems work supports operational efficiency and employee experience in service-oriented industries', "Interest in Republic Services' sustainability mission and how HR technology enables their workforce"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Republic Services' sustainability initiatives and ESG reports to understand their environmental commitments
  • → The company's operational structure with both corporate offices and widespread field locations
  • → Recent news about Republic Services' growth, acquisitions, or technology investments
  • → Workday case studies in waste management or similar service industries with distributed workforces

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a complex Workday Payroll configuration project you led from requirements gathering to implementation
2 How have you handled a critical payroll system issue affecting field employees with urgent resolution needs?
3 Describe your experience creating complex Excel reports for HR metrics and how you've used MS Project for system implementations
4 How would you approach gathering requirements from non-technical field HR teams for a new time tracking feature?
5 What experience do you have with Workday's system development life cycle specifically for payroll enhancements?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic HRIS experience without specific Workday Payroll/Time Tracking configuration examples
  • Focusing only on corporate HR support without addressing field operations needs
  • Listing Workday experience without mentioning the system development life cycle or complex configuration work

📅 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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