{"id":1101074,"url":"https://alion.io/job/archer-aviation-benefits-manager","title":"Benefits Manager","company":{"id":6898,"name":"Archer Aviation","domain":"archer.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/archer","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":73,"open_postings":10,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.9,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":99,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["San Jose, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":130800,"max":163500,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":163500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"HIPAA","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-21T21:32:05Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T12:04:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.\nOur 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.\nOur People team builds the programs and infrastructure that let Archer attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to bring an entirely new category of aircraft to market. From total rewards to people operations to talent development, we partner across the business to ensure every employee has what they need to do their best work.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nAs Benefits Manager, you will own the strategy, design, and day-to-day operation of Archer’s global benefits programs. This role is critical to ensuring employees have access to competitive, well-run benefits as Archer scales its workforce and expands internationally.\nPartner with senior people leadership to develop and execute on a comprehensive benefits strategy that supports our overall business objectives.\nManage all operational aspects of Archer’s global benefits program, including the renewal process, contribution strategy/modeling, open enrollment, leave administration, and employee inquiries.\nPartner closely with key stakeholders such as People Business Partners to understand employee feedback and improve upon our program.\nEnsure smooth delivery of our benefits program through rigorous management of our vendor relationships and technology-enabled solutions.\nSupport international expansion efforts by standing up and maintaining benefits in various regions around the world.\nMonitor benefits compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA), and manage required filings and audits.\nAnalyze benefits utilization, cost trends, and benchmarking data to recommend program changes that balance employee experience with cost management.\nWhat You Need:\n7+ years of progressive benefits experience, including at least 2 years in a benefits management or leadership capacity.\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\nStrong working knowledge of benefits administration platforms (e.g., Workday, Rippling, or similar HRIS/benefits systems).\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.\n Deep familiarity with U.S. benefits compliance requirements (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, state leave laws); familiarity with international benefits frameworks a plus.\nExcellent analytical skills, with the ability to model costs, interpret data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.\nStrong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset when supporting employee inquiries.\nBonus Qualifications:\nExperience building or scaling benefits programs in multiple international markets.\nPrior experience in a high-growth startup or manufacturing/aerospace environment.\nExperience managing broker and carrier relationships through a competitive RFP process.\nFamiliarity with leave-of-absence case management at scale.\nA collaborative, detail-oriented approach with a track record of improving processes and employee experience.\nPlease 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.\nAt 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 $130,800 - $163,500. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nArcher 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 . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.\nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher 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.\nArcher 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 . 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