Employee Relations Director
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $204,400 - $255,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of Archer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Archer
- high 156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 226 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.
About this role
As the Employee Relations Director at Archer, you will lead the employee relations function with a focus on conducting thorough workplace investigations and ensuring fair handling of employee concerns. Your role will involve designing and improving investigation frameworks, advising leaders on sensitive matters, and building a culture of accountability within the organization. Additionally, you will track investigation trends and collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address workplace issues effectively.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations and workplace investigations
- Demonstrated experience independently conducting and leading complex, high-risk, and sensitive confidential investigations
- Deep knowledge of federal and California employment law
- Experience drafting legally defensible investigation reports
- Proficiency with HRIS and case management tools
Nice to have
- Master’s degree (MBA, MHRM) or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
- Experience in high-growth technology, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated fast-paced environments
- Professional certification: SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent
- Experience in a union or labor relations environment
- Experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator or conducting Title IX investigations
What you get
- Base pay between $204,400 - $255,500
- Pay-for-performance culture
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- High level of responsibility in a potentially high-pressure environment due to the nature of investigations
- Role may require flexibility to cover generalist HR tasks during lower ER case volumes
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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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