People Specialist

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.

• 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.