Application Guide

How to Apply for Sr. Analyst, People Analytics & Reporting

at Republic Services

🏢 About Republic Services

Republic Services is a leader in sustainable waste management, committed to creating a greener future through innovative environmental solutions. Their focus on sustainability and community impact makes them an attractive employer for professionals who want their work to contribute to meaningful environmental progress. The company's remote work policy demonstrates modern workplace flexibility while maintaining a strong corporate mission.

About This Role

This Senior Analyst role involves managing complex HR data projects from start to finish using Workday, Snowflake, and Power BI to provide actionable insights for business decisions. You'll develop analytical solutions and dashboards that help HR and operational teams understand organizational performance, while ensuring data governance and presenting findings to leadership. This position is impactful because it directly influences strategic people decisions at a company committed to sustainable practices.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve extracting HR data from Snowflake using SQL queries, cleaning and standardizing the data in Workday, then building or updating Power BI dashboards to track workforce metrics. You'd likely collaborate with HR business partners to understand their analytical needs, present findings to leadership, and work on ongoing data governance initiatives to ensure reporting accuracy across the organization.

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🎯 Who Republic Services Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years in HR/People Analytics with demonstrated project management of technical HR projects using HRIS systems
  • Possesses strong technical skills in SQL, JSON, and data extraction from large warehouses like Snowflake or Azure, plus experience with Power BI/Tableau
  • Can translate complex data into clear insights for executive audiences through both written reports and verbal presentations
  • Understands HR data governance, standardization, and cleansing processes to ensure data integrity

📝 Tips for Applying to Republic Services

1

Quantify your experience with specific HRIS systems - mention exact years with Workday and any certifications

2

Include concrete examples of Snowflake or Azure data warehouse projects in your resume, specifying data volumes and business impact

3

Create a portfolio link showing Power BI dashboards you've built for HR analytics (even if anonymized)

4

Reference Republic Services' sustainability mission in your application materials to show cultural alignment

5

Highlight any experience with HR data governance frameworks or compliance requirements in regulated industries

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Demonstrate understanding of how people analytics supports sustainability-focused organizations', "Provide specific examples of HR data projects you've managed from intake to deployment", 'Explain how your technical skills (SQL, JSON, Power BI) have driven business decisions in previous roles', "Connect your experience with data governance to Republic Services' need for reliable HR reporting"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Republic Services' sustainability reports and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives
  • → The company's recent earnings calls or investor presentations mentioning workforce strategy
  • → Industry trends in waste management and how technology is transforming the sector
  • → Republic Services' corporate culture and values as expressed on their careers page

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a complex HR data project you managed using Workday and Snowflake
2 How would you design a Power BI dashboard to track workforce metrics for remote teams?
3 Describe your experience with HR data cleansing and standardization processes
4 How do you present complex analytics findings to non-technical executive leadership?
5 What interests you about applying people analytics in the waste management/sustainability sector?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic HR analytics experience without specific Workday or Snowflake expertise
  • Failing to demonstrate how you've managed complete data projects from intake to deployment
  • Overlooking the importance of data governance and security in your application materials

📅 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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