Senior Human Resource Business Partner, Corporate

Appian Corporation•McLean, VA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Appian is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support its Corporate organizations, including Business Technology, Finance, Legal, Strategy, and the People Team. This role is crucial as these teams are central to Appian's operations, making it one of the most influential HRBP positions within the company. Reporting to the VP of HR, the successful candidate will collaborate directly with senior leaders on critical areas such as organizational design, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, succession, and change management. The role requires an individual who can provide insights, challenge existing assumptions, and influence decisions, rather than merely executing HR programs. Success hinges on intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. The candidate must be adept at diagnosing problems before proposing solutions, leveraging data to inform recommendations, and building credibility through sound judgment and consistent execution. This position is based at Appian's headquarters in McLean, Virginia, and requires a commitment to in-office collaboration five days a week to foster the company's culture of shared ideas and teamwork.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in HR Business Partnering, Organizational Effectiveness, Management Consulting, or a related field.
Experience supporting VP-level leaders within corporate functions such as Finance, Technology, Legal, Strategy, or HR.
Demonstrated success leading organizational design, workforce planning, or talent strategy initiatives.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business recommendations.
Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple corporate functions simultaneously in a high-growth technology company.
Experience leading large-scale organizational change initiatives.
Familiarity with executive compensation, organizational design, and succession planning.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders across Business Technology, Finance, Legal, Strategy, and the People Team to develop talent strategies aligned to business priorities.
Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness.
Lead organizational change initiatives, including restructures, leadership transitions, and new team design.
Partner with Finance and Compensation on headcount planning, promotions, leveling, and organizational investments.
Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning while helping leaders identify and develop future talent.
Use workforce data, engagement insights, and business metrics to identify trends and recommend actions.
Coach leaders through complex employee relations, organizational, and leadership challenges.
Build trusted relationships across multiple executive teams while influencing decisions through data, insight, and sound judgment.