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 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 data-driven decision-making in all aspects of operations, including human capital management.

About This Role

As Sr. Analyst, People Analytics & Reporting, you'll manage end-to-end HR data projects using Workday, Snowflake, and PowerBI to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. This role directly impacts human capital management by creating dashboards, ensuring data integrity, and presenting findings to leadership to optimize workforce planning and operational efficiency.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves extracting and analyzing HR data from Snowflake using SQL, building or updating PowerBI dashboards for HR metrics, collaborating with HR teams to standardize data in Workday, and preparing insights for leadership briefings on workforce trends. You might also audit data for governance compliance and troubleshoot ad-hoc reporting requests from remote operational teams.

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🎯 Who Republic Services Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years in HR/People Analytics with hands-on project management of technical HR projects, not just data analysis
  • Is proficient in SQL, JSON, and extracting data from large warehouses like Snowflake or Azure, plus PowerBI/Tableau for visualization
  • Can translate complex HR data into executive briefings and actionable insights for leadership
  • Understands HR data governance, security protocols, and maintaining data cleanliness in systems like Workday

📝 Tips for Applying to Republic Services

1

Highlight specific examples where you used SQL and JSON to extract and transform HR data from a data warehouse like Snowflake or Azure

2

Quantify your impact in previous HR analytics roles—mention how your dashboards or insights led to measurable business decisions

3

Tailor your resume to include keywords like 'Workday', 'Snowflake', 'PowerBI', 'HR data governance', and 'project management of technical HR projects'

4

Demonstrate your understanding of Republic Services' sustainability mission by linking how data-driven HR insights can support their environmental goals

5

If you have experience in waste management, recycling, or similar industries, emphasize it—otherwise, show how your analytics skills transfer to their sector

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing complex HR data projects from intake to deployment, specifically using HRIS (Workday) and data warehouses', "How you've used PowerBI or similar tools to create dashboards that influenced HR or operational decisions", "Your ability to ensure data governance and integrity in HR systems, and how it aligns with Republic Services' need for reliable reporting", "Why Republic Services' commitment to sustainability resonates with you and how your analytics skills can support their mission"]

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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 to understand their environmental goals
  • → Their recent press releases or news about HR or technology investments, especially in data analytics or remote work
  • → The waste management industry trends and how data analytics might optimize workforce planning in this sector
  • → Their company values and culture, as remote roles at Republic Services likely emphasize collaboration and mission alignment

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a technical HR data project from start to finish—what tools (SQL, JSON, Snowflake) did you use and what was the outcome?
2 How do you ensure data cleanliness and governance in HR systems like Workday, and what challenges have you faced?
3 Walk us through creating an executive briefing from HR data—how do you determine what insights to highlight for leadership?
4 How would you approach building a PowerBI dashboard for HR metrics at a company like Republic Services with remote teams?
5 What experience do you have with HR analytics in industries focused on operations or sustainability, and how might that apply here?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without specific examples of using SQL, JSON, and data warehouses (Snowflake/Azure) in an HR context—this role is highly technical
  • Generic resume bullet points that don't mention HR analytics tools like Workday, PowerBI, or project management of HR data projects
  • Failing to connect your skills to Republic Services' sustainability mission or remote work environment 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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