Appian Corporation
Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Sales
McLean, Virginia · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$5,394 more — $105,394 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $105,394 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Human Resources Specialists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Human Resources Specialists (13-1071) · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The People Team designs strategic frameworks and supportive ecosystems that enable Appian's global workforce to thrive in the AI-Powered Process Automation market.
- HR Business Partners act as trusted advisors to executive leadership, ensuring talent strategies seamlessly enable Go-to-Market goals and organizational agility.
- This team owns the intersection of people strategy and business performance, directly influencing how Appian scales enterprise capabilities and competes in digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales executives to design organizational structures and workforce plans that support aggressive growth targets and market expansion strategies
- Lead talent strategy initiatives including executive coaching, succession planning, leadership assessments, and capability-building programs that elevate sales performance
- Drive data-driven insights on workforce trends, retention risks, and talent gaps to inform executive decision-making and resource allocation
- Execute employee relations strategies that foster trust, resolve complex situations, and maintain a high-performance culture aligned to Appian values
- Advise Sales leadership on compensation philosophy, incentive design, and talent investments that attract and retain top enterprise sellers
- Build scalable HR frameworks and playbooks that enable consistent talent practices across global sales teams and geographies
- 7+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience supporting complex organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and change management within fast-paced environments
- Deep experience developing and executing talent strategies including succession planning, leadership development, and performance management
- Strong executive coaching and consulting skills with ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
- Proven ability to leverage data analysis and workforce analytics to inform talent decisions and business strategy
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Business Administration
- Proven track record supporting Sales organizations in high-growth SaaS or enterprise technology companies
- We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.
Compensation
- $100,000 - $200,000 USD
Benefits
- Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
- Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
Company info
- 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, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
- Scale Appian's global Sales organization by architecting talent strategies, driving leadership effectiveness, and building high-performance cultures that accelerate revenue growth and enterprise market expansion.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com.
- Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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