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Compensation Partner

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San Jose, CA
150K-167K
Senior level
San Jose, CA
150K-167K
Senior level
The Senior Compensation Partner will manage equity compensation programs, collaborate with leaders, and evaluate executive pay to drive competitive compensation strategies.
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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.

What You’ll Do:

  • Administration of our existing equity compensation programs
  • Partner with senior leaders and business partners to drive and ensure the success of Archer's compensation programs
  • Assist in preparing materials for Comp Committee and Board of Director meetings
  • Evaluate pay for executives and top management and perform benchmark analysis to ensure that salary and incentive packages are competitive
  • Provide analytics and support in all aspects of executive compensation
  • Collaborate with Legal, Stock Administration, Finance and other members of the  People Team CoE  to provide data and help prepare compensation related materials
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and planning to continuously improve our compensation programs and processes
  • Use strong communication and analytical skills to drive understanding of compensation philosophies, practices and administration among leaders, managers to assist in cascading to all levels of the organization

What You Need:

  • Minimum 5 years of compensation experience in a U.S. public company, preferably at high-growth company
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a deep interest in analyzing data to drive sound decision-making
  • Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands
  • Strong knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulations, including job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, and incentive plan design
  • Ability to operate independently in an ambiguous, continuously changing, fast-paced environment
  • Critical thinking and collaborative problem solving skills that contribute to the greater success of the function and drive desired organizational results

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification in compensation management is a plus
  • Global compensation experience 
  • Experience in manufacturing, airline or international preferred

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 $150,120 - $166,800 Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and 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 people@archer.com. 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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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