Appian is seeking an Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our growing organization. In this role you will be supporting strategic business units, including our Customer Success group. Youll be a proactive mid-level consultant & adviser on all things talent strategy.

Our HRBPs are intertwined in understanding the buzz of the organization, while also being able to take a strategic view of where we need to be with our talent & how to get there. Specifically, you can expect to manage day-to-day issues, such as: employee relations, compensation & promotion decisions, & driving the agenda for longer-range talent priorities. Our team is based in McLean, Virginia, with additional global offices.

*Targeting candidates in the DMV area who are comfortable coming into the office on a flexible, hybrid schedule (3 days a week).

To be successful in this role, you need to:

• Help to develop, engage & retain a diverse, top-tier talent group

• Prepare reports of the findings, present findings to specific audiences, & make recommendations to address root cause issues

• Advise employees & people managers on topics such as workforce shaping, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, development plans, reorganizations, & employee engagement surveys

• Coach managers in effective & proactive people management initiatives such as leadership skills, training & development, organizational design, & performance concerns

• Work closely with leadership to develop career paths & talent mobility plans

• Understand & mitigate corporate risk associated with relevant employment laws/policies; Advise on leave topics such as ADA, FMLA, etc. 

• Support the broader HR Business Partner community by partnering with other People Team groups including Learning, Compensation & Recruiting 

• Provide compensation support including salary planning, off-cycle salary actions, promotions, & job re-leveling/re-alignment

Some of the tools & resources we will equip you with include:

• Over the last 4 years, Appian has been highly invested in building out a world-class HRBP function, & now has a global team of 3 HRBP Managers & 7 HRBPs, each focused on specific departments. Coming on board means that you will be an agent of change during this growth period. We'll provide you the resources necessary to become a strong leader within the areas you support.

• Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Our community is strong & growing! Our affinity groups are a great place to start connecting with peers from all across the globe.

• Appian offers a wide variety of growth & development opportunities such as: our in-house Appian MBA program for new managers, Appian University which is a full library of over 3,000 LinkedIn Learning & Udemy courses, Presentation Skills training, & tuition reimbursement for those seeking to further their education.

Basic qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner role or other strategic HR position

• Experience with employee relations issues & performance management

• Prior work in a tech environment, preferred

• Bachelors Degree

About Appian

Before Appian was a company, it was an idea. Not about a product or a market, but about the culture needed to sustain innovation & value. Today, we help businesses build apps & workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. 

Appian was founded on the belief that talented & passionate people, given the power & autonomy to excel, will deliver amazing impact. We have worked thoughtfully to create an inclusive, agile & collaborative work environment where employees feel challenged, & all voices are heard. Creating impact to us means that when we deliver results, were focused on lasting positive change in the world. 

Join us!