Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Appian is seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our growing organization. In this role you will be supporting our Engineering and Information Technology groups. The Associate HRBP will manage the day-to-day tactical HR issues and requirements of the department they support. The successful Associate HRBP will possess excellent communication skills, excellent analytical skills, strong business acumen and 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 and how to get there. Specifically, you can expect to manage day-to-day issues, such as: employee relations, compensation and promotion decisions, and 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 and management of all People programs within the department (performance reviews, employee surveys, development programs, etc.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some of the tools and 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, and now has a global team of 3 HRBP Managers and 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.

• We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Our community is strong and 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 and 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 and Udemy courses, Presentation Skills training, and tuition reimbursement for those seeking to further their education.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s 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 and leadership coaching.

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and 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 and value. Today, we help businesses build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. 

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

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