Senior Recruiter

Joby 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Recruiter to join our People Team at our New York City location. This role will be responsible for the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates for hourly, salaried and other support roles critical to our operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, collaborating closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, attract top talent, and ensure a smooth, data-driven recruitment process. This role requires an understanding of technical positions, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for finding top talent.

 

This is a full time, on-site role. Remote and hybrid remote work is not available for this position. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to assess team needs and build targeted talent pipelines
• Create and post compelling, accurate technical job descriptions aligned with team needs
• Source and screen candidates for a wide variety of roles across engineering, operations, and manufacturing functions
• Conduct structured interviews and coordinate technical assessments
• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts and offer negotiations
• Provide regular reports on recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline activity, and hiring trends
• Provide support for hiring and industry events

Required

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar field OR a high school diploma/GED and 10 years of relevant work experience or some combination thereof
• Minimum of 7 years of recruiting experience
• Proven ability to understand and communicate complex technical job requirements
• Experience with applicant tracking systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Experience with candidate reationship management tools
• Background in aviation, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, high-tech or start-up industries

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $118,000 - $157,300/year. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.