Recruiter (Contract)

Joby Aviation Recruiter

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, hybrid 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