Archer Aviation Inc.

Compensation Partner

Archer Aviation Inc.$150K — $206K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of broad-based compensation experience in a U.S. public company, preferably in a high-growth tech or manufacturing environment.
  • Proven track record in leading compensation cycles from design to execution.
  • Expertise in market pricing and competitive benchmarking using leading survey sources like Radford and Mercer's.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for building models and conducting data analysis.
  • Self-driven with a strong attention to accuracy, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Strong communication skills to present complex compensation information clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end compensation cycles, from planning to execution and communication.
  • Develop global salary structures through rigorous market pricing and benchmarking.
  • Collaborate with leaders, HR, Finance, and Legal to design and deliver compensation programs.
  • Provide strategic thought leadership on compensation topics including pay equity and incentive plans.
  • Translate complex compensation data into clear insights for a variety of audiences.
  • Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement as the team grows.
  • Access to high-visibility projects influencing company-wide compensation strategies.
  • A culture that rewards performance aligned with company goals.
Full Job Description
About The Team

Our team is growing! We're looking to hire a Compensation Partner and a Senior Compensation Partner 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:
  • 5+ 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 $150,500 - $206,900. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Archer Aviation Inc.

Archer Aviation is an American aerospace manufacturer that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Archer Aviation is developing an eVTOL aircraft that can travel up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The aircraft is designed to be quiet, safe, and efficient, with zero emissions. The company has partnerships with United Airlines and Stellantis, and plans to launch its first aircraft in 2024.
Learn more about Archer Aviation Inc.
Market Cap
$403.1 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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