Human Resources Generalist

As the first HR hire in the newly established Mexico City office of Appian, you will have a significant impact on shaping the culture and employee experience for managers and employees. This hybrid role requires candidates to be in the office four days a week with one floating office day. Your responsibilities will include managing the full employee lifecycle, providing performance management guidance, resolving conflicts, ensuring regulatory compliance, handling HR administrative tasks, and collaborating with global teams. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Manage and oversee the full employee lifecycle for the Mexico City office; assisting with recruitment, human resources operations (onboarding & offboarding), employee engagement and retention, compensation reviews, and organizational development.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Resolve conflicts and mediate employee issues.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of federal and local employment law to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Deliver on a myriad of HR administrative tasks including employee queries/requests, drafting of letters/reports, leave management, HRIS (Workday), and Payroll.
• Partner with global Centers of Excellence on total rewards and benefits, learning and development, and talent management.
• Perform general office management duties including greeting visitors, acting as a point of contact for building landlords, and maintaining general office etiquette and upholding a collaborative work environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and North America teams.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for others.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or another related field
• 2-5 years of experience in a human resource function with particular experience in employee relations
• Bilingual or Business proficiency of the English language
• Highly detailed-oriented, organized, and adept at setting up meetings, tracking goals, and managing processes
• Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain the confidential nature of HR work
• Work well under pressure, take initiative, and are flexible and cooperative
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Preference for dynamic, fast-paced, and high-growth environments

• Opportunity to shape the culture and employee experience
• Work with senior leaders cross-departmentally
• Hybrid work schedule with one floating office day
• Manage and oversee the full employee lifecycle
• Provide performance management guidance
• Resolve conflicts and mediate employee issues
• Maintain knowledge of employment law
• Perform HR administrative tasks
• Partner with global Centers of Excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and North America teams
• No direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor
• Bilingual or business proficiency in English
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Preference for dynamic, fast-paced, and high-growth environments