Sr Systems Analyst

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical take‑off 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.

We are developing the technologies and aircraft to power the future of advanced aviation. We plan to provide customers with advanced aircraft and related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defense sectors. We unveiled our first planned production aircraft, an electric vertical take‑off and landing (“eVTOL”) air taxi, called Midnight, in November 2022.

In December 2024, we launched Archer Defense, to develop a next‑generation aircraft for both defense and civilian applications. We are first and foremost working to commercialize our Midnight air taxi in and around major cities around the world.

Our strategy has been and continues to be to hire top talent across various disciplines to build the best products and deliver the best services possible. We believe we have assembled a world-class team with extensive experience across the key disciplines. We embrace collaboration and creativity and encourage the iteration of ideas to address the complex challenges our industry faces.

We are seeking a Sr. Staff People Systems Analyst (Sr. Staff HRIS Analyst) who will be responsible for Archer Aviation’s Workday HCM platform strategy, architecture, and execution. This is a hands‑on role that partners with the HR Operations team and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant HR technology solutions.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…