Manager, Talent Acquisition APAC

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.

Joining the Appian Corporate team means being part of a group that directly drives the companys growth and success across the region. At Appian were a people-first organization - committed to creating a world-class employee experience. Our priority is to ensure both our people and the business have the tools resources and processes they need to thrive.

As the Manager Talent Acquisition for APAC youll lead and develop a team of 4 recruiters focused on hiring exceptional talent across Engineering Product Customer Success and key corporate functions. Youll partner closely with APAC business leaders to define priorities build strong talent pipelines and ensure Appian continues to be recognized as a top employer across the region.

This role reports to the Director of EMEA & APJ Talent Acquisition and offers broad visibility across the TA and People teams as well as direct impact on Appians growth across the regions.


What Youll Do

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing recruiting team ensuring delivery against regional hiring goals.
• Partner with business leaders across APJ to align on workforce plans and hiring priorities.
• Build and execute innovative data-driven recruiting strategies tailored to diverse markets within the region.
• Ensure a consistent flow of high-caliber talent while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience.
• Track analyze and present hiring progress pipeline health and market insights to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with the Employer Brand team to enhance Appians profile as an employer of choice across India and APJ.
• Continuously improve interview selection offer and onboarding processes with a focus on operational excellence.

What You Need to Succeed

• 8 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence collaborate and build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• 5 years of people management experience ideally leading teams acrossIndia (Chennai preferred) and other APACmarkets.
• Proven success hiring across technical consulting and customer-facing roles.
• Deep understanding of regional hiring dynamics cultural nuances and market trends across APJ.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools (e.g. Greenhouse Workday LinkedIn Recruiter etc.).

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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.

About Appian

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