Recruiter (Temporary)

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Recruiter to join our team on a temporary contract basis during a defining chapter of our production and commercial scaling. In this fast-paced role, you will serve as the operational backbone of our hiring process, masterfully managing the recruitment coordination for our San Carlos office while simultaneously owning the end-to-end talent pipeline for our high-volume, hourly manufacturing and powertrain electronics teams. The ideal candidate blends active sourcing and screening capabilities with exceptional organizational mastery, bringing a foundational understanding of advanced manufacturing environments and a genuine passion for delivering a world-class candidate experience. 

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts and offer negotiations
• Lead intake sessions to define candidate success profiles, provide data-driven pipeline updates, and align on structured interview loops with hiring managers
• Review high volumes of applications, conduct initial phone screens to assess functional capability, culture contribution, and mission alignment before advancing candidates to hiring team
• Serve as the primary, high-touch point of contact for candidates in our San Carlos office, ensuring a welcoming, transparent, and world-class interview experience
• Support scheduling phone screens, technical assessments, and multi-stage panel interviews 
• Provide regular updates on recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, and hiring trends

Required

 

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. In lieu of degree, 5 years of equivalent practical experience
• 1-3 years of hands-on recruiting and talent coordination within a fast-paced, high-growth technology, engineering, or manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to build candidate pipelines and confidently manage hiring manager relationships
• Experience with applicant tracking systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to connect authentically with entry-level operators and professionally with advanced Engineers.
• Highly organized and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong sense of urgency and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Desired

 

• Experience with iCIMS ATS system and/or Gem CRM
• Background in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, high-tech or start-up industries
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using recruiting tools

Additional Information

This is a temporary role, anticipated to last 6 months. The target base pay for this position is $34.00-$52.00/hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

 

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer