Joby Aviation

Senior/Staff G&A & Business Recruiter

Joby Aviation$125K — $206K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field; equivalent experience considered
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting for G&A/Business functions, including 2+ years in executive-level recruiting; 10+ years preferred for Staff level
  • Proven ability to partner and influence C-level executives and senior business leaders
  • Expertise in data-driven decision-making, ATS, and CRM tools for recruitment strategy
  • Ability to work on-site in Santa Cruz or Marina, CA for at least 3 days per week

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for specialized and executive-level positions
  • Develop talent pipeline strategies to engage top-tier passive candidates
  • Establish selection criteria and structured interview processes for objective evaluations
  • Analyze recruitment data to optimize hiring decisions and advise senior leadership
  • Mentor junior team members and refine talent acquisition methodologies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and healthcare
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance and additional perks
Full Job Description
Overview

As Joby scales, we are seeking a Senior or Staff Recruiter  to own full-cycle recruiting for high-leverage business, operational, and executive roles across finance, people, marketing, business development, and operations. Partnering directly with senior leaders, you will drive searches end-to-end from initial outreach to signed offer. This role is ideal for a data-driven recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves the hunt, and has the interpersonal skills and executive credibility to engage and close exceptional talent foundational to Joby’s growth.

Responsibilities
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for specialized and executive-level positions, overseeing searches end-to-end from initial strategy alignment to final offer negotiation
  • Develop innovative, scalable talent pipeline strategies and candidate engagement frameworks to attract top-tier passive talent across the industry
  • Establish standard selection criteria and structured interview processes to ensure rigorous, objective, and equitable evaluation of candidates across teams
  • Analyze recruitment data and talent market intelligence to influence hiring decisions, optimize pipeline conversion rates, and advise senior leadership on strategic workforce review
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and partner to the broader People Team, mentoring junior team members and continuously refining overall talent acquisition methodologies
Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), combined with a minimum of 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience for G&A/Business functions in fast-paced environments (including 2+ years recruiting executive-level talent); 10+ years preferred for Staff level
  • Proven ability to partner with, advise, and influence C-level executives and senior business leaders

  • Demonstrated expertise in utilizing data-driven decision-making, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and CRM tools to drive recruitment strategy and pipeline management

  • Ability to work on-site in Santa Cruz, CA or Marina, CA a minimum of 3 days per week

Desired
  • Experience with iCIMS ATS system

  • Experience using Gem CRM

  • International recruiting experience

  • Background in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, high-tech, or start-up industries

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $125,900 - $206,600. The compensation package will be determined by 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.

 

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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