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:
- Management of all People (Human Resources) activities and regular business operations to ensure consistent compliance with local/country laws and regulations; adjusting to changes when required.
- Provide visible People (HR) presence to leaders and assigned team, enabling real time engagement to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
- Problem solve and navigate to a solution by thinking and acting quickly on your feet.
- Support employee population by managing employee relations, as well as analyzing trends and translating it back to the business. Use data as signals to seek to understand, share opportunities, and influence/inform decisions.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and up to date HR related documentation.
- Partner closely with People (HR) Centers of Excellence to provide input for the design of HR programs in specific areas (e.g., recruiting, talent and performance management, and total rewards), and to support the delivery of programs.
- Work closely with People Operations to execute background checks, onboarding, employee new hire paperwork, including employment compliance and processes, promotions, employee relations, employment verifications, performance review tracking, internal transfers, and other employee changes.
- Perform routine tasks required to execute human resource programs including, but not limited to compensation, benefits, employee leaves, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations and performance management cases.
- Manage employee benefits administration, including health insurance, leave requests, and payroll processing (if applicable).
- Provide support and guidance to internal staff on various HR-related programs and matters (e.g., policies, procedures, employee relations, compensation, benefits, leave, talent management, and training and development).
- Act with integrity and confidentiality of all human resource related matters.
- Support other HR related responsibilities as needed.
What you need:
- 10+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
- In-depth knowledge of Human Resource laws, strategies, policies, and practices within the state of California
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, work independently, multi-task, and follow up on issues
- Passionate about Talent Management and working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver AMAZING employee experiences
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to provide solid solutions
- Positive attitude and open mind to be flexible for the business
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
- Proficient with Google Workspace along with various HR related systems and software
- Hands on experience with Workday HCM and other modules
- This is an in office role supporting our growing organization
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience working in a startup environment
- Aerospace or Aviation industry experience
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.
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.
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.
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Archer Aviation San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, CA, United States
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