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.

Do you want to be part of a brand new industry and make a positive impact on people? Are you an innovative HR professional who is energized by coaching employees and leaders, and creating teams that work together and win together? Are you comfortable working with all levels of employee or manager, understand business strategy, have a knack at reading a situation, navigating sensitivities and finding creative solutions to people's issues? We are seeking a collaborative Sr. People Business Partner who can thrive in a fast paced environment and be a consultant to our leaders. You will drive positive people results through being an active member of the People Team and building relationships with various stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with our Leaders to design people strategies and build programs that scale the organization, build high performing teams, and develop best in class leaders
• Ability to establish strong relationships at all levels and across functions within the organization
• Provides consultation and expertise in people related strategies to best support the business, to anticipate challenges, diagnose problems, prescribe actions and lead programs that have a direct impact to the success of the organization
• Influence and consult with leaders through various people related situations that align with the organization’s strategy
• Support the delivery of key People (HR) processes for the broader Archer population (e.g. policy creation, employee and labor relations, compliance, performance management, talent movement, leadership coaching, etc.)
• Provide visible People presence to all leaders, enabling real time engagement to critically think and provide appropriate solutions
• Work closely with People Centers of Excellence to provide input for the design of HR programs in specific areas (e.g., recruiting, talent and performance management, total rewards, and immigration and mobility), and to support the delivery
• Analyze trends within the specific business group(s) and utilize People metrics and people data to drive solutions based on trends and understand effectiveness of support provided
• Supports 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
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, work independently, multi-task, and follow up on issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
• Regular onsite presence at our HQ's in San Jose, CA

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 $150,000 - $175,000. 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.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.