Overview In this role you will design and run Archer's global benefits programs to support scalable growth and international expansion. You'll partner with senior People leaders to align benefits with business goals, manage operations and vendors, and ensure compliance across regions. You will analyze utilization and costs to optimize the employee experience while balancing cost management. This is a chance to shape benefits in a fast-growing, mission-driven aerospace company and contribute to a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Compensation / Benefits- base pay range
- pay-for-performance culture
- reasonable accommodations
- equal opportunity employer
- diversity and inclusion commitments
- opportunity to influence international programs
Responsibilities- Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy aligned with business objectives
- Oversee all operational aspects of global benefits (renewals, contribution modeling, open enrollment, leave administration, inquiries)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate employee feedback and improve programs
- Manage vendor relationships and technology-enabled solutions for smooth delivery
- Support international expansion by establishing benefits in multiple regions
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA and related filings/audits
- Analyze utilization, costs, and benchmarking to balance employee experience with cost control
Key requirements- 7+ years of progressive benefits experience
- At least 2 years in management or leadership role
- Bachelor in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of benefits platforms (e.g., Workday, Rippling)
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority
- Deep familiarity with U.S. benefits regulations; international familiarity a bonus
- Excellent analytical skills and data-driven decision-making
- Strong communication and service mindset
- cross-functional collaboration
- influencing without authority
- detail-oriented
- Workday or Rippling (HRIS/benefits systems)
- benefits administration
- cost modeling and benchmarking
