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Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Sales

Appian · McLean, Virginia · On-site

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About Appian

AI automation for critical processes. Appian orchestrates AI agents, systems, and people on an enterprise platform, without replacing your systems. Backed by NEA.

About the role

Appian is scaling its enterprise sales motion globally, requiring a strategic HRBP who can architect workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership development frameworks that fuel revenue generation. This role offers the rare opportunity to shape talent strategy at the executive table, partnering directly with Sales leadership to build scalable team structures, succession pipelines, and performance cultures that differentiate Appian in competitive markets.

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • Architect and execute change management programs during restructures, integrations, and strategic pivots to ensure business continuity and employee engagement
  • 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
More about this role

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.

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.

Appian is scaling its enterprise sales motion globally,...

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