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Appian is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) who will deliver people and

organisational solutions within the EMEA region. This role offers the unique opportunity to help drive

the impact of the HRBP function in a growing organisation.

The HRBP will serve as a proactive consultant and adviser to business unit leaders in the effective

management of their workforce through performance management, employee engagement, talent

assessments, leadership development, succession planning and more. They will implement people

and organisational solutions across the client group they support. They will measure/monitor the

needs of employees and the leaders they support through effectively building and developing

relationships across all levels of the organisation. The HRBP will utilise diagnostics and tools to

address and understand organisational dynamics to align with the business environment, implement

and refine long and short term continuous improvement initiatives while managing the day-to-day

tactical issues and requirements. The HRBP will effectively interact with business leaders at all

levels, possess excellent communication skills, strong business acumen and work effectively across

multiple geographies.

This role will be based in one of our European offices with responsibility for all business groups and

employees within specific geographic locations. These could include the UK, Netherlands, Sweden,

Germany, Switzerland ,France, Spain, Portugal or Italy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner for your designated sub-region
• Build relationships with senior business leaders to offer thought leadership on
  
  

organisational and people-related strategy and execution.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management
  
  

of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the

legal department and external employment counsel as needed/required on employee

relations matters.

• Support the development of local HR policies and processes that are specific to the
  
  

sub-region.

• Provide expertise and coaching in areas such as career planning, performance
  
  

management, coaching, learning and development, recognition, people integration

strategies and strategic development to business leaders.

• Function as a consultant and counselor to key leaders and their respective
  
  

organisations; engage in strategic planning meetings to translate business needs into

People plans.

• Resolve conflicts and mediate employee issues. Conduct effective, thorough and
  
  

objective investigations.

• Develop and drive strategies to develop, engage and retain strong and diverse talent.
• Enable and effectively manage ongoing change.
• Use and request data strategically. Identify and surface trends in both qualitative and
  
  

quantitative data to help improve organisational health, understand when data will

assist in making smart, informed decisions and to monitor the "pulse" of employees to

ensure a high level of employee engagement.

• Identify and deploy impactful people strategies and policies that enable the
  
  

organisation to perform effectively and scale efficiently as it grows

• Lead the facilitation and management of all People programs within the department
  
  

(performance reviews, employee surveys, development programs, etc.)

• Partner with global HRBP organisation to ensure effective communications and delivery
  
  

of HR programs globally.

• Partner with and support the US and EMEA HR Operations team to ensure that HR
  
  

operations are adapted where needed to ensure consistency with local practices across

the region.

• Partner with other People Team groups as a cross-functional team across Talent
  
  

Acquisition, L&D, Compensation, Legal and Benefits on communications, projects and

best practices. Collaborate with these teams to ensure high-quality implementation of

critical operating rhythms such as performance management and compensation

planning, leveraging resources as appropriate.

• This position currently has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a
  
  

coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Perform additional duties as needed.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or another related field.
• Established experience in Human Resource management and/or business partner functions
  
  

with particular experience in employee relations and leadership coaching

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation
  
  

practices, organisational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management,

and European employment laws.

• Excellent business acumen
• An ability to dive deep on client issues provide thought leadership and drive impact/business
  
  

outcomes.

• Detailed-oriented, highly organized, and data driven. Adept at setting and tracking goals and
  
  

managing process.

• Language skills requirements:
  
  

○ Fluent in Spanish and English reading and writing.

○ Conversant in Italian (preferrable)

This role is based at our Madrid Office. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

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: We’ll 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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