Sr. Staff, People Systems Analyst

Archer Aviation•San Jose, CA

35d•$163,000 - $204,000

About The Position

We are developing the technologies and aircraft to power the future of advanced aviation. We plan to provide customers with advanced aircraft and. related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defense sectors. We unveiled our first planned production aircraft, an electric vertical take-off and landing ("eVTOL") air taxi, called Midnight, in November 2022. In December 2024, we launched Archer Defense, to develop a next-generation aircraft for both defense and civilian applications. We are first and foremost working to commercialize our Midnight air taxi in and around major cities around the world. Our strategy has been and continues to be to hire top talent across various disciplines to build the best products and deliver the best services possible. We believe we have assembled a world-class team with extensive experience across the key disciplines. We embrace collaboration and creativity and encourage the iteration of ideas to address the complex challenges our industry faces. We believe our team and culture differentiates us versus our competitors and will be a key driver of our long-term success. Furthermore, we are committed to making safety a part of everything we do. Our approach to safety is a part of every aspect of our company, from design and engineering to our manufacturing, flight test, and aircraft operations.. We are seeking a Sr. Staff People Systems Analyst (Sr. Staff HRIS Analyst) who responsible for Archer Aviation's Workday HCM platform strategy, architecture, and execution. This is a hands-on role that partners with the HR Operations team and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant HR technology solutions. This role will drive the HR technology roadmap, support Workday HCM, Time Tracking, Benefits, and Absence modules, and ensure our systems and processes meet business needs. The analyst will lead continuous process improvement initiatives, vendor evaluations, change management efforts, and governance, while championing efficiency, automation, and scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field.
15+ years of global HRIS experience, with deep hands-on expertise in Workday HCM, Adv Comp, Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking (Payroll experience strongly preferred).
Proven ability to lead Workday implementations, upgrades, and configurations with a focus on user experience and scalability.
Strong technical problem-solving and project management skills, with ability to balance strategic and tactical priorities.
Demonstrated ability to partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to drive adoption and deliver value.
Expertise in data integrity, security, testing of system changes, report writing, and process improvement.
Familiarity with SOX compliance and HR system change control requirements.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence at all levels.
Highly organized, collaborative, and process-oriented approach to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt quickly

Nice To Haves

Workday certifications in HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence strongly preferred; Compensation certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Workday HCM, Time Tracking, Benefits, and Absence modules, as well as related HR systems.
Translate HR business objectives into Workday solutions with clear scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, and success measures.
Partner with HR leadership to create and execute a scalable HR technology roadmap and governance structure, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
Oversee day-to-day operations, configuration, and support for Workday and related systems (e.g., Greenhouse, other HR platforms).
Act as subject matter expert (SME) for HCM, Adv. Comp, Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking, supporting complex data management, workflows, and reporting.
Partner with HR and Payroll teams on process improvements and ensure system configuration supports business needs.
Stay current on Workday releases, evaluate new features, and implement relevant enhancements to improve functionality and user experience.
Serve as a trusted advisor on HR process optimization, automation, and standardization while balancing business flexibility needs.
Drive adoption of HR technology best practices and ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with internal policies.
Provide cross-functional expertise and Workday knowledge to HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT stakeholders.
Ensure all Workday system changes follow SOX control requirements, including proper documentation, peer reviews, approvals, and controlled migrations.
Participate in internal and external audits, provide evidence of compliance, and remediate any identified gaps.
Maintain access control and security configuration in line with segregation-of-duties requirements.
Develop, maintain, and optimize advanced Workday reports and dashboards for HR, Finance, and business leaders.
Support compliance reporting, regulatory filings, and ad-hoc data requests.