Associate Human Resources Business Partner 2025 Graduates

Here at Appian our core values of Respect Work to Impact Ambition and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers we go beyond completion in our work we strive for excellence with intensity and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team thats dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Appian is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to support our Technical and Go to Market teams. This position is perfect for someone who is looking for a fastpaced environment has a willingness to learn and is open to new experiences. The Associate HRBP is an integral part in implementing People programs and building employee relationships. This role is perfect for someone who loves bouncing between understanding complex business challenges and working closely with people.

This role is based at our HQ in McLean VA. Appian was built on a culture of inperson collaboration which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

If you are interested in this role keep reading!

In this role you will:

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures ensuring they are in line with current laws and Appian culture

• Providing timely followup correspondence to employees and department leaders

• Creating trusting relationships with coworkers and managers across departments

• Finding new and creative ways to engage with employees and lead recognition efforts within departments you support

• Assist in Employee Relations including HR investigations and performance management coaching

• Continuous personal development in HR practices trends and tools to ensure the HR function is at the forefront of industry standards

• Assisting in managing organizational change helping to communicate changes to employees and supporting them through transitions

• Collaborating with other departments (such as finance IT HR Ops training development or legal) to align HR strategies with overall Appian objectives

• Collect and analyze people data to generate insights and recommendations

• Handling employee grievances mediating conflicts and providing a channel for employee feedback to management

• Conducting employee exit interviews and analyze and identify trends that emerge from those conversations making meaningful recommendations for improving the employee life cycle

• Create reports to communicate engagement score trends and employee performance metrics

• Gain a deep understanding of the organizations business and People team approach and take an active role in furthering that approach

• Work closely with stakeholders to identify process improvements and people enhancements

• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance employee engagement

About You:

• 12 years of similar experience relative to HR and/or office experience

• Bachelors degree in a related subject area (e.g. Human Resources Business Psychology Finance etc)

• Proficient with Google Suite (Docs Sheets Keep etc)

• Extraordinarily detail oriented selfmotivated and adaptable with a proactive approach

• Eager to learn from others in the team and actively apply learned skills demonstrating quick understanding

• Able to work well under pressure take initiative and be flexible and cooperative

• Asks clarifying questions and uses existing resources to enhance their knowledge base and understanding

• Excellent written verbal communication and interpersonal skills to engage with executivelevel personnel.

• Plus: Experience in a similar role supporting executives or providing white glove service.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through departmentspecific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the FirstFriend 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 employeeled 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.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AIPowered Process Platform includes everything you need to design automate and optimize even the most complex processes from start to finish. The worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit appian. Nasdaq: APPN

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