Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Technical)

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Appian is seeking a senior Technical Recruiter to own the full candidate lifecycle from sourcing to close, partnering with senior leaders to align pipelines with Appian’s long-term strategy. You will leverage modern recruiting tech, including AI and automation, to optimize engagement and analytics.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in technical recruiting, data-driven approaches, and a proven ability to manage high-volume requisitions with urgency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 7+ years of proven success as a Technical Recruiter, with a strong background supporting highly technical domains.
• Data-driven recruiting using market insights, metrics, and talent mapping to influence hiring strategies with senior leadership.
• Ability to manage a high volume of complex requisitions with urgency and tenacity.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative communication skills.
• Experience with ATS and sourcing platforms; Greenhouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the full candidate lifecycle with targeted sourcing strategies across multiple platforms.
• Partner with senior hiring leaders to align talent pipelines with Appian's business strategy.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to optimize candidate engagement and sourcing analytics.
• Scale and improve interview processes, onboarding, and hiring best practices.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse

Job description

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.

The Appian Talent Acquisition team is the strategic engine driving our global expansion. We don't just fill seats; we act as brand ambassadors and trusted partners to leadership, embedding ourselves into the business to understand Appian’s competitive positioning. Our mission is to scale our Customer Success, Engineering, Product and Business Technology by discovering elite professionals who thrive in a high-growth culture of elite execution.

This role is based at our headquarters 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 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.

What You’ll Do

Own the full candidate lifecycle, executing targeted, innovative sourcing strategies across multiple platforms to attract, negotiate, and close top-tier technical talent.

Partner as a Strategic Talent Advisor with senior hiring leaders across technical departments to align talent pipelines with Appian's long-term business strategy.

Leverage modern recruitment tech, embedding AI and automation tools into your daily workflow to optimize candidate engagement and streamline sourcing analytics.

Scale and continuously improve interview processes, onboarding frameworks, and hiring best practices to ensure an elite, frictionless candidate experience.

Drive Appian’s employer brand in the marketplace, utilizing market insights and data to advocate for our mission and position us as the employer of choice.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (required).

7+ years of proven success as a Technical Recruiter, with a strong background supporting highly technical domains.

Demonstrated mastery in data-driven recruiting, using market insights, metrics, and talent mapping to influence and execute hiring strategies with senior leadership.

Proven capacity to manage a high volume of complex requisitions with a high sense of urgency and tenacity.

Thoughtful, self-aware communicator with exceptional relationship-building and consultative skills.

Proficiency leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, to drive an efficient, data-driven hiring process; Greenhouse experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced experience utilizing AI and automation tools for sourcing, candidate nurturing, and talent analytics.

Prior experience in Professional Services or corporate environments supporting high-volume, high-demand technical hiring.

The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.

Base Salary Range: $100,000 USD - $156,250 USD

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.

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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