Appian is seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our growing organization. In this role you will be supporting our Engineering & Information Technology groups. The Associate HRBP will manage the day-to-day tactical HR issues & requirements of the department they support. The successful Associate HRBP will possess excellent communication skills, excellent analytical skills, strong business acumen & work effectively across multiple geographies.

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:

• Assist with the facilitation & management of all People programs within the department (performance reviews, employee surveys, development programs, etc.)

• Build relationships with managers & employees to effectively provide support for growing organizational needs.

• Leverage current & historical data, analyze data/information to identify trends & themes.

• Support managers throughout all aspects of the employee lifecycle to include  onboarding, performance development & offboarding of employees

• Support & execute strategies to develop, engage & retain strong & diverse talent.

• Deploy impactful people strategies & policies that enable the organization to perform effectively & scale efficiently as it grows.

• Partner with Senior HRBP & other People Team groups as a cross-functional team across Recruiting, L&D, Compensation, Legal, Employee Relations, Benefits on communications, projects & best practices.

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.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or another related field. 

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resource management and/or business partner functions with particular experience in employee relations & leadership coaching.

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, & federal & state respective employment laws.

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. 

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