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.
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The People Specialist is the first point of contact for employee questions and a key operational partner to the People Team. You will keep core HR processes accurate, timely, and compliant, from a new hire’s first paperwork to the records we maintain through the full employee lifecycle.
What You’ll Do- Process transactional requests in Workday, including data changes, job and compensation updates, and worker record maintenance, with a high level of accuracy
- Serve as tier one HR support, responding to employee questions on HR policies, benefits, payroll inquiries, and processes, and escalating to the appropriate People Team partner when needed
- Provide administrative support for the learning management system (LMS), including assigning courses, tracking completions, running reports, and troubleshooting user issues
- Maintain employee documents and files, ensuring records are complete, organized, confidential, and audit-ready
- Prepare and manage onboarding and off-boarding paperwork, coordinating with Recruiting, IT, Facilities, and hiring managers for a smooth experience
- Complete Form I-9 processing, including document review, verification, and timely completion in line with federal requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve People Team processes and documentation
- 1–3 years of HR operations, HR administration, or related experience
- Hands-on experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS
- Working knowledge of Form I-9 requirements, or the ability to learn them quickly
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
- Clear written and verbal communication and a service-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Experience administering an LMS
- Experience supporting a high-growth or regulated environment
- HR certification (e.g., aPHR, 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 $83,700 - $104,600. 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
- 1-3 years of HR operations, HR administration, or related experience
- Hands-on experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS
- Working knowledge of Form I-9 requirements, or ability to learn them quickly
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
- Clear written and verbal communication and a service-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Experience administering a learning management system
- Experience supporting a high-growth or regulated environment
- HR certification, such as aPHR 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.
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