Senior Compensation Manager, Archer
$180-210k
Electric air taxis
Open for applications
Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$180-210k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 7+ 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
Desirable
- 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
What the job involves
- We’re looking to hire a Senior Compensation Manager to join the Total Rewards team
- 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
Our take
With traffic, noise, and emissions becoming major challenges for urban life, Archer is building electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, 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 flights 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 reduces 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. Combined 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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