Talent Acquisition Specialist (Sales, Corporate & Marketing)

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Appian is in looking for a Recruiter to help scale our business by recruiting top talent to support our Marketing, Corporate, Product and Sales departments. Appian Recruiters all have a little something in common, being: self motivated and driven to be successful, strategic in approaching each role uniquely,  invested in partnering with hiring teams and leadership, and always keeping big picture growth goals in mind. We are obsessed with scaling our brand the right way, meaning: getting the right people, in the right seats, and allowing them to thrive and enjoy a long, happy career with us. 

This role is based at our ​h​eadquarters in ​McLean, Virginia. 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 shaared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

About you:

• 1+ year proven success in recruiting, sales, or a related profession.
• Ability to influence and execute with senior leaders
• Ability to strategize and prioritize reqs and needs of departments  
• Self aware and thoughtful in every situation, internally & externally 
• Innate sense of urgency and tenacity, comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Holds self and others accountable for delivering results

At Appian, you will:

• Own candidate lifecycle from start to finish, including: sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and closing 
• Create and execute against a sourcing strategy.  You will source candidates on a variety of recruiting platforms
• Contribute to building positive brand recognition in the local and domestic community 
• Partner with hiring leaders across departments as a strategic advisor
• Continually help improve, evolve and scale our interview best practices
• Understand Appian’s business strategy and competitive positioning

A Glimpse Into Our Culture:

• We celebrate our success. Recognition is a huge part of showing we appreciate you
• We work hard. We bring people onboard that are self motivated, driven, and inspired in the mission to scale our people
• We want you to invest in passion projects. From being involved in our affinity groups, coffee chats, presentation skills workshop classes - you name it. If you want to expand your reach outside of the People team, we encourage you to do so
• We want you to grow your career with us and we'll help you to get there 

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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

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve thei