Employee Relations & Compliance Partner

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Archer is seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance Partner to work onsite in San Jose, CA, joining HR and Legal to design, implement, and monitor compliance programs, conduct employee investigations, and develop policies and training. You’ll handle investigations, gather and analyze evidence, and produce detailed reports, while collaborating with counsel and management to remediate issues and improve processes. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Law, or related field with at least 3 years in compliance, HR, or legal investigations focused on employee relations, plus strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and tact in sensitive matters. To apply, tailor your resume to show concrete investigative outcomes and policy work, highlight collaboration and adherence to employment laws, and note that Archer does not sponsor work visas; emphasize your fit with Archer’s inclusive culture and readiness to work onsite in San Jose.

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.

We are seeking a Employee Relations & Compliance Partner to collaborate with Human Resources and Legal departments to conduct investigations concerning employee-related matters, manage employee relations challenges, and ensure organizational compliance with legal requirements and internal regulations.

What You'll Do:

• Compliance Management

• • Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.

  • Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance policies.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

• Employee Investigations

  • Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, and workplace conflicts.

  • Gather and analyze evidence, including interviews, documents, and other materials relevant to investigations.

  • Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations for action.

• Policy Development and Training

• • Assist in developing and updating workplace policies and procedures related to compliance and conduct.

  • Provide training and education to employees regarding compliance requirements and ethical conduct standards.

• Collaboration and Reporting

  • Collaborate with legal counsel, HR, and management to ensure effective handling of compliance issues.

  • Report findings and recommendations to senior management and suggest improvements where necessary.

• Monitoring and Improvement

  • Monitor compliance initiatives and employee behavior to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.

  • Stay informed about best practices in compliance and investigation processes.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in compliance or investigations are preferred.

• Minimum of 3+ years in compliance, human resources, or legal investigations, with a focus on employee relations.

• Strong ability to analyze complex information and situations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and conducting interviews.

• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and professionalism.

• Familiarity with employment laws, regulations, and best practices in compliance.

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.