Talent Acquisition Partner (Sales)

About the role

Appian is in an exciting phase of growth and is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to help scale our Go-to-Market efforts. This role requires a sharp, driven professional who can act as a strategic partner to our leadership teams, influencing hiring strategies and building diverse talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own the Lifecycle: Manage the full candidate lifecycle from sourcing strategies to final offers, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience.
• Strategize and Source: Create and execute tailored sourcing strategies across multiple platforms to build diverse talent pipelines for high-priority roles.
• Partner with Leadership: Build and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers and senior executives, providing guidance on hiring strategies using market knowledge and data.
• Elevate the Brand: Contribute to strengthening Appian’s employer brand through community engagement, networking, and delivering a world-class interview experience.
• Optimize Best Practices: Continuously improve and evolve internal interview processes, candidate evaluation standards, and recruitment best practices across departments.
• Align with Business: Deeply understand Appian’s business strategy, product positioning, and competitive landscape to effectively pitch our vision and attract top-tier talent.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of proven success as a full-lifecycle Recruiter, with a track record of operating with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Strategic Influence: Proven ability to act as a trusted talent advisor, effectively prioritizing competing needs across multiple departments and influencing senior leadership.
• Analytical Approach: Ability to leverage market data, talent insights, and recruiting metrics to guide hiring decisions and expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domain Expertise: Strong experience recruiting for Go-To-Market (GTM) functions, including Sales, Marketing, or Customer Success.
• Tech-Industry Savvy: Prior experience recruiting within the high-growth enterprise software (SaaS), cloud, or tech consulting sectors.
• Tools: Proficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms).

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $125,000 USD
• Tools and Resources: Training and Development, Continuous Learning, Growth Opportunities
• Community: Immersion into our inclusive culture, 8 employee-led affinity groups, social, educational, and outreach activities
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health coverage, EAP, life and disability insurance, ESPP, retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits, and more.