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.
About The Team
Our team is growing! We’re looking to hire a Senior Compensation Manager to join the Total Rewards team.
The ideal candidate brings experience in high-growth compensation strategies and passionate about bridging market data and talent retention. We need someone who thrives on creating scalable rewards systems, optimizing complex pay structures, and building world-class incentive programs from the ground up.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead end-to-end compensation cycles—including annual merit, promotion, and off-cycle processes—from initial planning and modeling through to execution and communication.
- Develop and maintain global salary range structures through rigorous market pricing, survey participation, and ongoing competitive benchmarking.
- Partner with senior leaders, HRBPs, Finance, and Legal to drive compensation program design, governance, and delivery.
- Provide strategic thought partnership on broad-based compensation topics, including job architecture, pay equity, and incentive plan design.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and effectively communicate compensation philosophies to leaders and managers at all levels.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What You Need:
- 7+ years of broad-based compensation experience in a U.S. public company, preferably within a high-growth technology or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading compensation cycles independently from design through execution.
- Strong expertise in market pricing, salary range development, and competitive benchmarking using major survey sources (e.g., Radford/Aon, Mercer, Willis Towers Watson).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a proven track record of building complex models and conducting deep data analysis.
- A self-driven mindset with a high standard for accuracy, capable of managing competing priorities and delivering quality work with minimal oversight in an ambiguous environment.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills, with the ability to present complex compensation concepts clearly to non-compensation audiences.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; an advanced degree or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation is a plus.
- Experience managing global compensation programs.
- Prior compensation experience in the manufacturing, aerospace, airline, or automotive sectors.
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.
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 $180,000 - $210,000. 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
- 7+ years of broad-based compensation experience in a U.S. public company
- Experience in a high-growth technology or manufacturing environment
- Experience independently leading compensation cycles from design through execution
- Expertise in market pricing, salary range development, and competitive benchmarking
- Experience using major compensation survey sources such as Radford/Aon, Mercer, or Willis Towers Watson
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex modeling and deep data analysis
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work with minimal oversight
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills, including presenting complex compensation concepts clearly
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Advanced degree or Certified Compensation Professional designation
- Experience managing global compensation programs
- Compensation experience in manufacturing, aerospace, airline, or automotive sectors
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.
