Compensation Analyst III

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. Compensation Analyst III (Senior) – Equity Administration & Global Rewards Architect Appian's global equity and total rewards strategy while modernizing plan design for high-scale enterprise growth. Location: Chennai, India | Work Model: Hybrid About the Team The People Team at Appian fuels global growth by attracting, rewarding, and retaining world-class talent. In an industry powered by AI-Powered Process Automation , our team builds data-driven compensation strategies that sustain competitive market advantage. We partner directly with executive leadership to champion pay equity, optimize total rewards platforms, and drive scalable governance across global offices. The Opportunity 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. What You’ll Do • 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. Required Qualifications • 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. Preferred Qualifications • Certified Compensation Professional ( CCP ) or Certified Equity Professional ( CEP ) designation. • Experience working directly with cross-