Human Resources Generalist

Description

Coming on board to a team within the Appian People Team means you'll be doing work that directly impacts the overall business. We are a people-first organization, all committed to providing a first-class employee experience. Our top priority is ensuring our people and the business are equipped with the tools, resources, and processes needed to thrive. Join us, as we work collaboratively to grow Appian across the world.

As our first HR hire in our newly established Mexico City office, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and employee experience for our managers and employees. This is a phenomenal opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact as you work with senior leaders cross-departmentally as we rapidly grow our team.

This is a hybrid role in our office in Mexico City. We are targeting candidates who are willing to come into office 4 days a week with one floating office day.

To be successful in this role, you need:

• Manage and oversee the full employee lifecycle for the Mexico City office; assisting with recruitment, human resources operations (onboarding & offboarding), employee engagement and retention, compensation reviews, and organizational development.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Resolve conflicts and mediate employee issues. 
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of federal and local employment law to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Deliver on a myriad of HR administrative tasks including employee queries/requests, drafting of letters/reports, leave management, HRIS (Workday), and Payroll.
• Partner with global Centers of Excellence on total rewards and benefits, learning and development, and talent management.
• Perform general office management duties including greeting visitors, acting as a point of contact for building landlords, and maintaining general office etiquette and upholding a collaborative work environment. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and North America teams.
• This position currently has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for others.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or another related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a human resource function with particular experience in employee relations.
• Bilingual or Business proficiency of the  English  language. 
• Highly detailed-oriented, organized, and adept at setting up meetings, tracking goals, and managing processes.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain the confidential nature of HR work.
• Work well under pressure, take initiative, and are flexible and cooperative.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• You thrive, and have a preference for dynamic, fast paced and high growth environments.

About Appian

Before Appian was a company, it was an idea. Not about a product or a market, but about the culture needed to sustain innovation and value. Today, we help businesses build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. 

Appian was founded on the belief that talented and passionate people, given the power and autonomy to excel, will deliver amazing impact. We have worked thoughtfully to create an inclusive, agile and collaborative work environment where employees feel challenged, and all voices are heard. We value and encourage cross-departmental collaboration, and actively seek opportunities to better ourselves and others. Creating impact to us means that when we deliver results, we’re focused on lasting positive change. 

Join us.