Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
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.
The People Generalist is a trusted partner to employees and managers across the employee lifecycle. You will build and improve the processes and policies that keep the People Team running well, own the off-boarding process, and provide hands-on support in areas like employee relations, performance, and compliance. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys variety, balances empathy with sound judgment, and likes making processes better.
What You’ll Do- Develop, document, and continuously improve People Team processes, policies, and procedures, and help communicate changes to employees and managers
- Manage the off-boarding process end to end, including coordinating with IT, Facilities, Payroll, and managers, and ensuring timely and compliant separations
- Conduct exit interviews, analyze themes in the feedback, and share insights and recommendations with People Team leadership
- Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, performance, career development, and workplace concerns
- Support employee relations matters, including intake, documentation, and investigation support, in partnership with the People Team lead and Legal as appropriate
- Support the performance review, compensation review, and promotion cycles
- Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and support audits and policy updates
- Contribute to People Team projects and escalate sensitive matters appropriately
- 3–5 years of HR generalist or HR business partner experience
- Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Experience with employee relations, including documentation and investigation support
- Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information
- Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to coach and influence managers
- Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS, and comfort working with data and reports
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience building or improving HR processes and policies in a growing company
- Experience supporting a high-growth or regulated environment
- HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) or a related degree
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
This role is onsite at Archer's HQ in San Jose five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, during traditional business hours. Candidates that apply to this role understand and agree to the required working days and times of this role.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $130,800 - $163,500. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Skills Required
- 3-5 years of HR generalist or HR business partner experience
- Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Experience with employee relations, documentation, and investigation support
- Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coach and influence managers
- Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS
- Comfort working with data and reports
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience building or improving HR processes and policies in a growing company
- Experience supporting a high-growth or regulated environment
- HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP, or a related degree
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
