Compensation Analyst III at Appian in Chennai, India

Job description

• Architect Appian's global equity and total rewards strategy while modernizing plan design for high-scale enterprise growth.
• As Appian accelerates its international expansion, modernizing our equity architecture and total rewards framework is critical. As Compensation Analyst III, you will act as a core global partner based out of our Chennai tech hub. You won't just analyze data; you will shape global pay equity initiatives, architect scalable equity management structures, and directly manage equity plan administration using E*TRADE/Morgan Stanley. This role offers a unique opportunity to build scalable compensation frameworks in a fast-paced environment backed by enterprise-grade stability.

Responsibilities

• Modernize Equity Plan Architecture: Lead global equity plan governance and modernize grant structures, option/RSU execution lifecycles, and cap-table administration using E*TRADE/Morgan Stanley.
• Drive Executive Insights & Strategic Analytics: Oversee global HR and compensation intelligence models, translating complex market datasets into board-ready presentations and executive workforce planning strategies.
• Lead Global Market Intelligence & Structural Design: Design and scale global salary structures, geographic differentials, and market benchmarking bands across international regions to maintain hyper-competitive positioning.
• Manage End-to-End Compensation Cycles: Oversee data validation, budget allocations, and execution model design for global merit, bonus, and equity cycles.
• Champion Global Pay Equity & Governance: Lead comprehensive global pay equity audits and proactive remediation strategies, ensuring full alignment with international compliance and organizational diversity goals.
• Consult & Collaborate Across Enterprise Ecosystems: Serve as an internal consultant to HR business partners, talent acquisition, and business executives on complex offers and organizational design.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of progressive global compensation experience within high-growth technology or enterprise software environments.
• Hands-on expertise in global equity plan administration and equity lifecycle management using E*TRADE / Morgan Stanley.
• Advanced analytical and data-modeling skills in Excel (complex formulas, financial modeling) and experience optimizing HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).
• Demonstrated experience designing global salary structures, managing multi-currency compensation budgets, and leading pay equity audits.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience working directly with cross-functional teams in North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

Skills

Required

• Global compensation experience
• HRIS optimization (Workday)
• Global salary structure design
• Multi-currency compensation budgets
• Pay equity audits

Preferred

• Salesforce or ServiceNow

Benefits

• 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 reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
• Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.