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Global Benefits Lead

Appian Corporation
Location
McLean, Virginia
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Human Resources
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in benefits administration with ownership of complex, multi-region programs
  • Deep operational expertise in U.S. health, welfare, leave, and retirement plan administration
  • Proven experience leveraging enterprise HRIS platforms, specifically Workday
  • Strong analytical, spreadsheet, and data-auditing skills with a track record of driving operational efficiency
Nice to have
  • Exposure to international benefits administration across EMEA and APJ regions
  • Experience integrating AI-driven workflows or modern tech tools into HR and benefits operations
  • Experience within enterprise platform ecosystems such as Salesforce or ServiceNow
What the job really is

As the Global Benefits Lead at Appian, you will manage U.S. health, welfare, and retirement programs while supporting international benefits delivery across EMEA and APJ. Your role involves overseeing compliance, optimizing operations through automation, and driving strategic initiatives and analytics related to benefits administration. This position offers high visibility and ownership in a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is broad ($100,000 - $200,000) and dependent on various factors
  • Benefits vary by country, so specifics should be confirmed with Talent Acquisition
  • High degree of ownership may imply significant responsibility and pressure
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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