Onboarding Operations Specialist in Chennai

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. Human Resources Operations Specialist Location : Chennai, India Department : People Operations Reports to : Sr. Manager HR Operations and Payroll Level: P2 About the Role: We have two exciting opportunities available on our HR Operations team! The HR Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting core HR processes and programs at Appian, with a primary focus on onboarding, employee data management, and operational support throughout the employee lifecycle. This role helps ensure a seamless employee experience while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across HR systems and processes. HR Operations Specialist – North America Support This position will be based in Chennai, India and will primarily support HR Operations across North America, with opportunities to provide support to other regions as needed. This role requires flexibility to support global operations across multiple time zones. The primary working schedule will be 12:00 PM–4:00 PM and 6:00 PM–10:00 PM IST. HR Operations Specialist – EMEA Support This position will also be based in Chennai, India and will primarily support HR Operations across EMEA, while providing support to other regions as needed. This role requires flexibility to collaborate with teams across multiple countries and time zones. Key Responsibilities: Support the onboarding process for new hires ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience. Complete Form I-9 processing, verify supporting documentation, and monitor compliance with federal I-9

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. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to join our global payroll team. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations across APAC ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee payroll experience. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver timely and compliant payroll while continuously improving processes. What You’ll Do Oversee the entire monthly payroll cycles across India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore. Ensure accurate payrolls for new hires, exits, promotions, transfers and all types of variable pays. Conduct audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies. Collaborate with HR and different stakeholders on onboarding documentation, monthly variable pay, and all monthly payroll inputs. Monitor compliance with local payroll legislation and tax requirements. Maintain up to date employee records in HRIS/payroll systems and support all employee payroll related inquiries. Partner with third-party vendors and provide global payroll backup support. Identify process improvements and strengthen payroll system controls. Deliver professional customer service to employees and internal stakeholders. About you Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field is preferred. 5+ years of payroll experience is a strong advantage. Strong execution skills, analytical mindset, and attention to details with the ability to work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Tools & Skills You’ll Bring Intermediate to advanced Excel skill

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. You will own end-to-end delivery for complex, cross-org modernization programs. You will create clarity from ambiguity, define operating mechanisms, drive dependency management, and ensure high-quality execution across Platform Engineering and Low Code Foundations. Required Experience & Skills 8–12+ years technical program management in engineering organizations Experience driving large, cross-team technical programs with measurable outcomes Excellent written and verbal communication; strong ability to influence without authority Demonstrated rigor in planning, risk management, and execution mechanisms Comfort partnering with senior engineering leaders and principal engineers Preferred Experience & Skills Experience with platform modernization (cloud-native, performance, reliability, migrations) Experience with AI-enabled programs or AI-first SDLC adoption Background in software engineering, systems engineering, or technical product delivery 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,

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. Global Experience Specialist – Global Alliances & Channels Empower global partners and drive ecosystem self-sufficiency by orchestrating specialized onboarding and training programs for our premier AI-Powered Process Automation platform. Location: Chennai, India | Work Model: Hybrid About the Team The Global Alliances and Channels team at Appian is a fast-paced, dynamic organization that plays an integral role in driving Appian's growth globally. We are passionate about driving digital transformation by bringing Appian solutions that provide the speed, agility, and efficiency needed for enterprises to compete and grow. Our team is dedicated to supporting an extraordinary global network, ensuring our partners are fully equipped to build, sell, and deliver Enterprise-Grade Orchestration at scale. The Opportunity At Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards, approach challenges with ambition, and hold ourselves accountable to achieve the best results. As a Global Enablement Support Specialist, you will work closely with our Partner Experience Leader to help drive readiness across our global ecosystem. This role moves beyond standard coordination into a high-impact position where you will analyze performance metrics, manage programmatic workflows, and troubleshoot critical ecosystem resources to ensure our partners can seamlessly solve their customers' biggest challenges. What You’ll Do Partner with the Partner Experience Leader and Partner Sales Enablement team to guide, streamline

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. Drives AI-first tooling, SDLC automation, and developer productivity initiatives Required Experience & Skills 6+ years of experience building internal tools or developer platforms Strong CI/CD and automation expertise, Generative AI integration in SDLC Core Backend & Architectural Fundamentals: Deep dive into data structures, algorithms, and microservices/distributed system architecture patterns. While we embrace a language-agnostic mindset, strong proficiency in Java or Python is preferred. Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, container frameworks (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines is a major advantage Modern Engineering Practices (Highly Valued): Daily utilization of AI tools and agentic engineering environments (e.g., Kiro, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate software design, automate background workflows, and optimize developer productivity 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

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. Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and extend test frameworks and infrastructure including system-level regression and smoke tests - Develop automated tests, identify when and where tests should be written, and implement performance test plans - Build custom testing applications in languages like Java or Python using tools like WebDriver, Locust, BrowserStack, Appium, Selenium Grid, and Postman - Develop automation that minimizes fragility through architectural patterns that isolate coupling to the System Under Test (SUT) - Develop and execute test automation for mobile use cases and offline functionality - Assess the impact of changes across the codebase through code reviews and ensure best practices are being followed - Explain features clearly - the intent, impact, value, and how they work; preferably possess working knowledge of at least one Appian subsystem - Proficient with IDE, build processes, Git, Jira, and CI - Break down features into story tickets; identify edge cases, technical risk, and troubleshoot defects to a single module - Distinguish between test error and application error; narrow down defects to a single module or function - Contribute to TAC documents and technical artifacts; challenge decisions with healthy debate; demonstrate a high standard of quality - Demonstrate clear understanding of priorities; surface blockers quickly; complete work with minimal prompting Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-spe

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. Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and extend test frameworks and infrastructure including system-level regression and smoke tests - Develop automated tests, identify when and where tests should be written, and implement performance test plans - Build custom testing applications in languages like Java or Python using tools like WebDriver, Locust, BrowserStack, Appium, Selenium Grid, and Postman - Develop automation that minimizes fragility through architectural patterns that isolate coupling to the System Under Test (SUT) - Develop and execute test automation for mobile use cases and offline functionality - Assess the impact of changes across the codebase through code reviews and ensure best practices are being followed - Explain features clearly - the intent, impact, value, and how they work; preferably possess working knowledge of at least one Appian subsystem - Proficient with IDE, build processes, Git, Jira, and CI - Break down features into story tickets; identify edge cases, technical risk, and troubleshoot defects to a single module - Distinguish between test error and application error; narrow down defects to a single module or function - Contribute to TAC documents and technical artifacts; challenge decisions with healthy debate; demonstrate a high standard of quality - Demonstrate clear understanding of priorities; surface blockers quickly; complete work with minimal prompting Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through departm