Sr. Staff, People Systems Analyst
Archer
Location
San Jose, California
Type
Full-time
Posted
Nov 20, 2025
Compensation
USD 163000 – 204000
Mission
What you will drive
System Strategy & Execution
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Workday HCM, Time Tracking, Benefits, and Absence modules, as well as related HR systems.
- Translate HR business objectives into Workday solutions with clear scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, and success measures.
- Partner with HR leadership to create and execute a scalable HR technology roadmap and governance structure, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day operations, configuration, and support for Workday and related systems (e.g., Greenhouse, other HR platforms).
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) for HCM, Adv. Comp, Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking, supporting complex data management, workflows, and reporting.
- Partner with HR and Payroll teams on process improvements and ensure system configuration supports business needs.
- Stay current on Workday releases, evaluate new features, and implement relevant enhancements to improve functionality and user experience.
Process Optimization & Best Practices
- Serve as a trusted advisor on HR process optimization, automation, and standardization while balancing business flexibility needs.
- Drive adoption of HR technology best practices and ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with internal policies.
- Provide cross-functional expertise and Workday knowledge to HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT stakeholders.
Compliance & SOX Controls
- Ensure all Workday system changes follow SOX control requirements, including proper documentation, peer reviews, approvals, and controlled migrations.
- Participate in internal and external audits, provide evidence of compliance, and remediate any identified gaps.
- Maintain access control and security configuration in line with segregation-of-duties requirements.
Reporting & Analytics
- Develop, maintain, and optimize advanced Workday reports and dashboards for HR, Finance, and business leaders.
- Support compliance reporting, regulatory filings, and ad-hoc data requests.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role supports Archer's mission to advance sustainable air mobility by ensuring efficient HR systems that enable the company to attract, retain, and develop top talent needed to build electric aircraft and transform urban transportation.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field.
- 15+ years of global HRIS experience, with deep hands-on expertise in Workday HCM, Adv Comp, Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking (Payroll experience strongly preferred).
- Proven ability to lead Workday implementations, upgrades, and configurations with a focus on user experience and scalability.
- Strong technical problem-solving and project management skills, with ability to balance strategic and tactical priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to drive adoption and deliver value.
- Expertise in data integrity, security, testing of system changes, report writing, and process improvement.
- Familiarity with SOX compliance and HR system change control requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence at all levels.
- Highly organized, collaborative, and process-oriented approach to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Workday certifications in HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence strongly preferred; Compensation certification is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt quickly
Benefits
What's in it for you
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 $163,000 - $204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and 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.
About
Inside Archer
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. The company is designing, manufacturing, and operating electric aircraft for commercial and defense applications, with a focus on commercializing their Midnight air taxi in major cities worldwide.