Compensation Analyst 1

Here at Appian our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things together.

Core Responsibilities

• Advanced Reporting & Trend Analysis: Generate maintain and analyze complex HR reports to identify workforce trends. Translate raw data into actionable insights that support high-level strategic decision-making.
• Market Benchmarking: Actively participate in annual compensation surveys and conduct targeted research into external market data. This ensures the organizations pay practices remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.
• Compensation Cycle Support: Provide data-centric assistance during the administration of annual compensation plans. This includes rigorous data validation auditing and report generation for merit and bonus cycles.
• Ad-Hoc Analytical Support: Respond to diverse data requests from leadership and provide analytical muscle to special HR projects across various functions.
• Data Integrity & Auditing: Support continuous efforts to ensure the accuracy and consistency of HR data. Perform regular system audits and suggest process improvements to maintain high-integrity data across all platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience required in Compensation Analyst or Compensation & Benefits Administration
• Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs Pivot Tables) and preferred experience with HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday Oracle or SAP).

• Analytical Ability: Strong aptitude for quantitative analysis and the ability to find the story within the numbers.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in data entry and auditing as compensation data directly impacts payroll and legal compliance.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health wellbeing and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support life and disability insurance an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) a retirement/pension plan wellness dollars tuition reimbursement family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by countryplease ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. Weve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN

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