Senior People Business Partner, Archer
$140-165k
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5 days a week in office (San Jose, CA)
Electric air taxis
Job no longer available
Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$140-165k
More information about location
5 days a week in office (San Jose, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- You will drive positive people results through being an active member of the People Team and building relationships with various stakeholders
- 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
Our take
With traffic, noise, and emissions becoming major challenges for urban life, Archer is building electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts, led by its flagship model, Midnight, offering a cleaner, quieter alternative to traditional short-haul travel. The idea is simple: replace long car rides with quick, sustainable fluights that lift off vertically, fly over the gridlock, and help reduce urban pollution. It's a bold shift in transportation, but one that could meaningfully change how we navigate cities in the years ahead.
Midnight is designed to make these short flights practical, safe, and efficient. Its electric powertrain significantly reduce noise and emissions compared to helicopters (one of the biggest barriers to adopting urban air mobility at scale). However, eVTOLs face hurdles before becoming an everyday reality, including regulatory approvals, infrastructure build-out, and the operational testing needed to prove long-term safety and reliability. Archer is addressing these challenges with major manufacturing investment, deep engineering partnerships, and ongoing flight testing in the US and abroad.
Even with these barriers, Archer has been moving from success to success. The company is set to be the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. And its recent acquisition of Hawthorne Airport in LA will serve as both a launch site and an innovation hub for next-generation, AI-powered aviation operations. On the commercial side, Archer's partnerships with United Airlines and its growing international presence signal strong industry confidence. COmbines with newly expanded funding and successful long-range flight tests, Archer sure is a promising player in eVTOl aviation.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$55.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $55.7m
Company HQ
Tasman and Zanker, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Adam Goldstein
(Founder & CEO)Began their career in Financial Services, before co-founding Vettery, a talent marketplace, in 2012. Founded Archer in 2018.
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