People Specialist

Archer • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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 Haves

• Experience administering an LMS
• Experience supporting a high-growth or regulated environment
• HR certification (e.g., aPHR, SHRM-CP) or a related degree

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed