Talent Acquisition Coordinator

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 helps build and support the groups across Appian. We focus on creating clear, positive experiences for candidates while partnering closely with hiring managers across the company. Our team values practical collaboration, reliable communication, and helping exceptional people find their next role at Appian. This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. While working in-person with customers is our top priority, we also believe that being in the office fosters the in-person collaboration that Appian was built on. It’s a key driver of our mission to be the best - enabling shared ideas, stronger teamwork, and more opportunities to connect and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week, unless on a customer site, to support this culture and help us continue to thrive. What You’ll Do: Own the end-to-end candidate lifecycle logistics, managing clear communication and scheduling across virtual and in-person interviews. Deliver a high-quality candidate experience, ensuring candidates are informed, supported, and updated at every step of the process. Partner with hiring teams across multiple time zones to align schedules, optimize interview flows, and maintain steady hiring momentum. Develop and customize candidate messaging templates and resource guides to ensure clear, impactful, and professional communication. Identify process improvements using proactive problem-solving to streamline coordination workflows and daily operations. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (required). Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a clear, professional, and candidate-focused approach. Proven problem-solving ability, adaptability, and proactive initiative. Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience or exposure in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or administrative coordination is a plus. Proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Meet) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Greenhouse. Demonstrated ability to analyze coordination challenges and implement practical solutions. 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 $50,000 — $100,000 USD Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on e…