Director, Global Mobility & Immigration

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.

Archer is seeking a dynamic mobility leader who can scale our operation for global growth. Youll build and drive mobility programs that influence organizational design international operations and the employee experience. Youll own initiatives end-to-end from scoping and stakeholder alignment to execution communications and delivery. Youll track impact in real time using data and feedback loops to continuously refine and improve outcomes.

What Youll Do:

• Own and manage global immigration strategy and operations partnering with legal counsel and stakeholders to ensure compliance timely visa processing and a seamless employee experience across multiple regions
• Develop case strategy with external counsel by assessing the viability of work authorization sponsorship and resolve immigration-related issues as they arise;
• Lead and manage strategic mobility and immigration projects and programs that impact multiple departments aligning programs with Archers global growth strategy and business objectives
• Partner with internal teams such as Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) Mobility Tax Total Rewards and Global Employment Organization (GEO) to ensure end-to-end integration of mobility and immigration processes
• Proactively identify and resolve workflow gaps or inefficiencies
• Host training present updates and communicate program enhancements to recruiters managers and other stakeholder groups
• Build scalable global infrastructure to operationalize programs while maintaining a high-quality employee-first experience
• Balance strategic initiatives and hands on work as needed this is a fast-moving high-visibility role with significant accountability and ownership
• Ensure compliance with company travel immigration policy and procedures that have clear processes and clarity
• Manage all travel immigration and mobility vendors including Employers of Record (EoRs) to ensure expectations and deliverables meet business objectives

What You Need:

• 5 years progressive experience in global mobility immigration (US and internationally) and/or relocation management within a fast-paced multinational environment
• Strong understanding of global immigration laws tax implications and international relocation processes.
• A proven track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives with strong stakeholder alignment and execution from start to finish
• Systems-oriented mindset with the ability to design scalable programs that connect strategy structure and employee experience
• Exceptional project management and communication skills especially in driving clarity alignment and change across diverse teams and executive audiences
• A high degree of ownership initiative and adaptability you thrive in ambiguity and consistently move work forward with autonomy
• Experience with integration across HR functions (Talent Acquisition Tax Rewards etc.)
• Balance of detail and action orientation to best design and build programs that scale

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 Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $163200 - $183600. 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

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 Archers People Team at 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. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.