Head of People Analytics & Systems

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, CA, seeks a seasoned Head of People Analytics & Systems to lead data-driven workforce decisions. You will scale HR analytics, optimize Workday integrations, design executive dashboards, and partner with Finance, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition on headcount and design for growth.

You will guide a hands-on analytics team, balance strategic vision with execution, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in People Analytics, HRIS, Workforce Planning, or HR Strategy, with meaningful experience working directly with HR systems.
• Deep expertise in HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred) — including reporting, data structures, dashboards, and data governance.
• Strong technical skills with analytics tools such as Visier, Tableau, Power BI, or comparable platforms.
• strong business acumen and proven ability to connect people data to organizational performance and strategy.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders, translating data into clear decisions.
• Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, evolving environments where structure is still being built.
• A hands-on, player-coach leadership style that balances vision with execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance Archer’s People Analytics strategy, with a strong focus on HR systems integration, data structure, and scalability.
• Partner with our HRIS and People Operations teams to optimize Workday configurations, reporting, and data flows across the employee lifecycle.
• Drive the design and maintenance of executive-level dashboards that bring together data from Workday, ATS, engagement platforms, and other systems.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and consistency across all People systems and analytics tools.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling business insights that help senior leaders make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition on headcount planning, organizational design, and workforce forecasting.
• Coach and partner with the existing analytics team member to scale capabilities, automation, and insights across the People function.
• Operate as a player-coach, comfortable toggling between strategy, systems, and hands-on analytics.

Skills

HR analytics

HRIS expertise (Workday)

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

Workday

Visier

Tableau

Power BI

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.

The Head of People Analytics & Systems will serve as a strategic and hands‑on leader, driving how Archer uses data and systems to make workforce decisions that power our growth. You’ll partner closely with People, HRIS, Finance, and Business leaders to identify opportunities, anticipate trends, and translate insights into action.

You’ll inherit a strong analytics foundation, working alongside an experienced team member who has already established key reporting and systems processes. Your role is to elevate and scale, not to build from scratch, by bringing strong business acumen, systems expertise, and strategic leadership that ties people data directly to organizational outcomes.

This role requires someone who can see the big picture, understand systems end‑to‑end, and roll up their sleeves in a fast‑paced and ambiguous environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and enhance Archer’s People Analytics strategy, with a strong focus on HR systems integration, data structure, and scalability.
• Partner with our HRIS and People Operations teams to optimize Workday configurations, reporting, and data flows across the employee lifecycle.
• Drive the design and maintenance of executive‑level dashboards that bring together data from Workday, ATS, engagement platforms, and other systems.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and consistency across all People systems and analytics tools.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling business insights that help senior leaders make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition on headcount planning, organizational design, and workforce forecasting.
• Coach and partner with the existing analytics team member to scale capabilities, automation, and insights across the People function.
• Operate as a player‑coach, comfortable toggling between strategy, systems, and hands‑on analytics.

What You Need:

• 8+ years in People Analytics, HRIS, Workforce Planning, or HR Strategy, with meaningful experience working directly with HR systems.
• Deep expertise in HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred) — including reporting, data structures, dashboards, and data governance.
• Strong technical skills with analytics tools such as Visier, Tableau, Power BI, or comparable platforms.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to connect people data to organizational performance and strategy.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders, translating data into clear decisions.
• Demonstrated success working in fast‑paced, evolving environments where structure is still being built.
• A hands‑on, player‑coach leadership style that balances vision with execution.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that 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. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $183,600 - $204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre‑employment and random drug screening.

This position may require exposure to information which is subject to U.S. export control regulations. To conform to such regulations as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, applicants for this position who are non‑U.S. nationals (i.e. individuals who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, Asylees, Refugees or members of a similar designation) may need to obtain an export‑control license to access certain restricted data and/or information. To the best of your knowledge, is there a possibility that you may need to acquire an export‑control license?

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.

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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.