Joby Aviation

Senior Recruiter (Temporary)

Joby Aviation$101K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field plus 7+ years recruiting experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years relevant experience.
  • Proven track record in understanding complex technical job requirements.
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
  • Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Availability to work onsite in Santa Cruz or San Carlos, CA for at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a scalable recruiting strategy for diverse teams.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting processes, including offer negotiations.
  • Work with department heads to create targeted talent pipelines.
  • Draft and post accurate job descriptions that reflect team needs.
  • Source and screen candidates for roles in software, engineering, operations, and customer support.
  • Conduct structured interviews and coordinate technical assessments.
  • Monitor and provide updates on recruitment metrics like time-to-fill and pipeline health.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
  • Gain experience within cutting-edge aerospace and technology sectors.
  • Collaborative culture with senior leaders and hiring managers.
  • Flexibility with remote work in a temporary position.
  • Potential for professional growth and expansion of recruitment networks.
Full Job Description
Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced motivated and detail-oriented Senior Recruiter to join our team and play a key role in scaling a variety of teams across G&A, Engineering and Commerical Operations. This temporary role will be responsible for the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates for a mix of technical and business focused roles.

 

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, collaborating closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to attract top talent, and ensure a smooth, data-driven recruitment process. This role requires experience and an understanding of both technical and business positions, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for finding top talent.

 

This is a 6 month full time temporary role based in our San Carlos or Santa Cruz office and expected to be onsite at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain a scalable recruiting strategy across teams you support and manage full-cycle recruiting efforts and offer negotiations
  • Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to build targeted talent pipeline
  • Create and post compelling, accurate job descriptions aligned with team needs
  • Source and screen candidates for a wide variety of roles across software, engineering, operations, and customer support roles
  • Conduct structured interviews and coordinate technical assessments
  • Follow up with passive candidates and nurture long-term pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
  • Provide regular updates on recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, and hiring trends
Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant recruiting experience
  • Proven ability to understand and communicate complex technical job requirements
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems and crms
  • 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
  • Ability to be in person in our Santa Cruz or San Carlos, CA office 3+ days per week
Desired
  • Experience with iCIMS ATS system
  • Experience with Gem
  • Background in aerospace, high-tech or start-up industries

 

This is a temporary role, anticipated to last 6 months. The target base pay for this position is $49- $65/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is an aerospace company that is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company's aircraft is designed to be quiet, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and is intended to provide a faster and more convenient mode of transportation for urban commuters. Joby Aviation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The company has received funding from a variety of investors, including Toyota and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
Learn more about Joby Aviation
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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