Compliance & Employee Relations Partner

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, California seeks a Corporate Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist to safeguard our operations and nurture a world-class workplace culture. You will lead enterprise-wide compliance programs, conduct sensitive employee investigations, and partner with Legal, HR, and leadership to maintain a safe, compliant, scale-ready environment.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years in compliance or investigations, with strong analytical, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in corporate compliance, human resources, or legal investigations, with a dedicated focus on employee relations.
• Strong capability to dissect complex information, identify root causes, and evaluate highly variable factors in high-pressure situations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience conducting objective interviews and writing executive-ready investigative reports.
• Absolute discretion and a verified ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and ambiguous situations with tact, empathy, and professional boundaries.
• Foundational familiarity with employment laws, internal governance controls, and compliance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Develop, implement, and monitor enterprise-wide compliance programs to ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and aerospace regulations.
• Employee Investigations: Conduct autonomous investigations into employee complaints and misconduct, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for leadership.
• Policy Development & Training: Create and update workplace policies and deliver training across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Legal, HR, and executive management to handle compliance matters.
• Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track compliance initiatives and identify process improvements.

Skills

Analytical Rigor

Communication Excellence

Interpersonal Diplomacy

Regulatory Aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a closely related field

Advanced degree (JD or Master's) or certifications in corporate compliance or workplace investigations

Tools

Workday

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

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.

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility by designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. We are providing the "digital and operational runway" that redefines urban air mobility and moves us toward FAA certification and commercial flight.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard. 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.

What You’ll Do

As the Corporate Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our operational integrity and nurturing a world-class workplace culture. You will navigate complex regulatory landscapes and lead rigorous internal investigations, ensuring that Archer's corporate "nervous system" remains compliant, safe, and scale-ready as we revolutionize mass transit.

• Compliance Management: Develop, implement, and monitor enterprise-wide compliance programs to ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and aerospace regulations. Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate policy effectiveness and maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving industry standards.

• Employee Investigations: Conduct thorough, autonomous, and highly sensitive investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, and workplace conflicts. Gather and analyze evidence—including interviews and technical documentation—and prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

• Policy Development & Training: Partner cross-functionally to author, update, and deploy workplace policies and ethical conduct standards. Deliver engaging compliance education and training programs to employees across all functional organizations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a trusted advisor and primary bridge between Legal Counsel, Human Resources, and executive management to ensure cohesive and proactive handling of compliance matters.

• Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Monitor workplace compliance initiatives and employee behavior patterns to systematically identify potential risks, suggesting process improvements to optimize corporate workflows.

What You Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a closely related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in corporate compliance, human resources, or legal investigations, with a dedicated focus on employee relations.

• Analytical Rigor: Strong capability to dissect complex information, identify root causes, and evaluate highly variable factors in high-pressure situations.

• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience conducting objective interviews and writing executive-ready investigative reports.

• Interpersonal Diplomacy: Absolute discretion and a verified ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and ambiguous situations with immense tact, empathy, and professional boundaries.

• Regulatory Aptitude: Foundational familiarity with employment laws, internal governance controls, and compliance best practices.

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced degree (JD or Master's) or specialized professional certifications in corporate compliance or workplace investigations.

• Prior experience working within an aerospace OEM, automotive manufacturing, or an equivalent highly regulated infrastructure environment (e.g., FDA/Medical Devices).

• Familiarity navigating enterprise technology platforms and HRIS systems (such as Workday).

Total Rewards & Culture

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate exceptional talent who 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.

The targeted base pay range for this position is $130,800 - $163,500. Actual compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, foundational skills, and unique background experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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