HR Benefits Specialist

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.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support our international benefits administration across EMEA and APAC while also providing ad hoc HR operations support as needed. In this role, you will help ensure accurate employee data, smooth HR processes, and reliable benefits administration for employees across multiple countries. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career HR professional with 1–3 years of experience who enjoys working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Benefits & Leave Administration

Support the administration of international benefit programs across EMEA and APAC, including:

New hire enrollments & life event changes

Open Enrollment coordination

Benefit terminations

Data entry and system updates

Assist with resolving insurance-related issues by coordinating with vendors, payroll, finance, and broker partners.

Support the annual benefits renewal process, including data gathering, reporting, and timeline tracking.

Prepare employee communications to help promote understanding and utilization of benefit programs.

Support the administration of leave of absence cases by tracking documentation, updating systems, and coordinating with Payroll and HRBPs to ensure accurate processing.

Maintain trackers and documentation to support regulatory compliance across global benefits programs.

HR Operations & HRIS Administration

Process employee lifecycle transactions in Workday, including new hires, job changes, transfers, terminations, etc.

Support global onboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, HRIS administration, or a related HR function

Experience working with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately

Experience supporting global or multi-country HR processes is a plus

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field preferred

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: App