Head of Global Mobility

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and manage global immigration strategy and operations, partnering with legal counsel and stakeholders to ensure compliance, timely visa processing, and a seamless employee experience across multiple regions
• Develop case strategy with external counsel by assessing the viability of work authorization sponsorship, and resolve immigration-related issues as they arise; 
• Lead and manage strategic mobility and immigration projects and programs that impact multiple departments, aligning programs with Archer’s global growth strategy and business objectives
• Partner with internal teams such as Global Talent Acquisition (GTA), Mobility Tax, Total Rewards, and Global Employment Organization (GEO) to ensure end-to-end integration of mobility and immigration processes
• Proactively identify and resolve workflow gaps or inefficiencies
• Host training, present updates, and communicate program enhancements to recruiters, managers, and other stakeholder groups
• Build scalable, global infrastructure to operationalize programs while maintaining a high-quality, employee-first experience
• Balance strategic initiatives and hands on work as needed — this is a fast-moving, high-visibility role with significant accountability and ownership 
• Ensure compliance with company travel, immigration policy and procedures that have clear processes and clarity 
• Manage all travel, immigration, and mobility vendors, including Employers of Record (EoRs)  to ensure expectations and deliverables meet business objectives

What You Need:

• 5+ years progressive experience in global mobility, immigration (US and internationally), and/or relocation management within a fast-paced, multinational environment
• Strong understanding of global immigration laws, tax implications, and international relocation processes.
• A proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with strong stakeholder alignment and execution from start to finish
• Systems-oriented mindset, with the ability to design scalable programs that connect strategy, structure, and employee experience
• Exceptional project management and communication skills, especially in driving clarity, alignment, and change across diverse teams and executive audiences
• A high degree of ownership, initiative, and adaptability — you thrive in ambiguity and consistently move work forward with autonomy
• Experience with integration across HR functions (Talent Acquisition, Tax, Rewards, etc.) 
• Balance of detail and action orientation to best design and build programs that scale