1-3 years of HR operations or administration experience
Hands-on experience with Workday or similar HRIS
Familiarity with Form I-9 requirements or ability to learn quickly
Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Process transactional requests in Workday with high accuracy
Serve as tier one HR support for employee inquiries
Provide administrative support for the learning management system (LMS)
Maintain organized and confidential employee documents
Prepare and manage onboarding and off-boarding paperwork
Complete Form I-9 processing in compliance with federal requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvement within the People Team
Benefits
Onsite work at Archer's HQ in San Jose, five days a week
Focus on attracting and retaining top talent
Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
About the Role
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. What You'll Do
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
What You'll Bring
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
Nice to Have
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.
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.
