Application Guide
How to Apply for Sr Talent Acquisition Partner - University Relations
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. Their focus on sustainability and community impact makes them an attractive employer for mission-driven professionals who want to contribute to meaningful environmental change while working for an industry leader.
About This Role
This Senior Talent Acquisition Partner role specializes in University Relations, focusing on building and maintaining relationships with educational institutions to source early-career talent for Republic Services. The position involves developing creative campus recruiting strategies, managing full-cycle recruitment for university hires, and partnering with leadership to identify organizational hiring needs specifically for entry-level and internship positions.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves coordinating virtual campus recruiting events, conducting screening interviews with recent graduates, collaborating with hiring managers on entry-level position requirements, and developing creative sourcing strategies to attract top university talent. You'll also be building relationships with career services departments and student organizations while tracking recruitment metrics for early-career hiring initiatives.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Republic Services Is Looking For
- Proven experience in university/campus recruiting with established relationships at multiple educational institutions
- Expertise in developing innovative sourcing strategies for early-career talent using social media, job fairs, and campus events
- Strong partnership skills with hiring managers and HR to identify and fill entry-level positions across various departments
- Experience with both traditional and non-traditional recruiting methods specifically tailored to recent graduates and interns
📝 Tips for Applying to Republic Services
Highlight specific university recruiting programs you've developed or managed, including metrics on successful hires from campus events
Demonstrate knowledge of Republic Services' sustainability mission by connecting how you'd recruit talent aligned with their environmental values
Showcase experience with remote recruiting tools and virtual campus events, given the remote nature of this position
Include examples of creative sourcing techniques you've used specifically for early-career talent beyond just job boards
Emphasize your ability to build relationships with career services departments and student organizations at multiple universities
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with university relations and campus recruiting programs', "Examples of innovative sourcing strategies you've developed for early-career talent", "How your recruiting philosophy aligns with Republic Services' sustainability mission", 'Your approach to building long-term relationships with educational institutions']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Republic Services' sustainability initiatives and environmental commitments
- → Their current early-career programs or internship opportunities
- → The company's presence at recent career fairs or campus events
- → Their diversity and inclusion initiatives, particularly related to university recruiting
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on general recruiting experience without highlighting specific university relations expertise
- Using generic campus recruiting examples without quantifiable results or specific strategies
- Failing to connect your recruiting approach to Republic Services' sustainability mission and values
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!
Ready to Apply?
Good luck with your application to Republic Services!