What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Performance & Learning Leader position at Archer?
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’re looking for an innovative, driven, and hands-on Talent Management professional who’s passionate about helping people grow and organizations thrive. In this role, you’ll design and deliver leadership and development programs that accelerate performance, build future-ready leaders, and strengthen Archer’s culture of excellence.Join Archer and help shape the future of leadership.
Reporting to the Vice President, Talent, you’ll partner across the organization to turn ideas into impactful programs — from leadership development and performance management to engagement and talent planning. If you’re someone who loves creating real impact, blending strategy with execution, and building something from the ground up, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
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 $135,000 - $175,000. 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.
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.
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’re looking for an innovative, driven, and hands-on Talent Management professional who’s passionate about helping people grow and organizations thrive. In this role, you’ll design and deliver leadership and development programs that accelerate performance, build future-ready leaders, and strengthen Archer’s culture of excellence.Join Archer and help shape the future of leadership.
Reporting to the Vice President, Talent, you’ll partner across the organization to turn ideas into impactful programs — from leadership development and performance management to engagement and talent planning. If you’re someone who loves creating real impact, blending strategy with execution, and building something from the ground up, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Design and lead leadership development programs — including training workshops, executive coaching, mentoring, and succession planning — to strengthen leadership capability across all levels. Drive end-to-end project execution: plan, implement, and evaluate programs that deliver measurable results. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both strategy and executing to the strategy.
- Use data and insights to assess needs, track impact, and continuously improve talent initiatives.
- Partner with senior leaders and HR business partners to align development programs with business priorities and organizational goals.
- Support core talent programs including performance management, employee engagement, and new programs on the horizon.
- Collaborate with external partners — from vendors to consultants — to bring best-in-class learning and development experiences to Archer. Communicate progress and impact through clear, engaging reports and presentations for stakeholders at all levels
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or other related fields
- 5 years of proven experience in talent management, leadership development, or organizational effectiveness.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to inform decisions and measure outcomes.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — you connect easily with leaders, teams, and peers.
- Strategic mindset paired with hands-on execution and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of talent management best practices and emerging trends.
- Experience with Workday or similar talent management platforms, plus proficiency in Google Workspace.
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 $135,000 - $175,000. 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.
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.
Salary : $135,000 - $175,000