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.

Joby Aviation is seeking a People Team Specialist to join our Santa Cruz team. This role supports key functions within the Employee Relations and Compliance team, with an emphasis on delivering a welcoming new hire onboarding/orientation experience and supporting key compliance functions for the People team. As a People Team Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring employees feel supported from their first interaction with Joby through their entire employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with cross-functional People teams while managing sensitive information with accuracy, discretion, and care. As well as manage various aspects of our People compliance program.

• Create a positive and welcoming experience for all new hires by coordinating and leading new hire orientation sessions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for incoming employees, responding to questions and requests for information prior to their start date
• Ensure all new hire documentation and information is accurate, complete, and submitted on time
• Coordinate and process pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug & alcohol testing
• Generate and maintain reports from various HR systems for the Employee Relations and Compliance team and other People teams as needed
• Support internal compliance audits, including I-9 audits
• Deliver timely, thoughtful, and high-quality support to employees and internal stakeholders
• Create, maintain, and organize employee files in accordance with compliance requirements
• Oversee compliance training via the learning management system
• Stay apprised of current and changing state and federal Regulations and communicate upcoming changes to the People Team
• Work within the Employee Relations and Compliance Team on necessary People compliance tasks
• Work primarily within digital systems and tools, including Trailiant LMS, Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign
• Collaborate closely with the Employee Relations team and provide additional support as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 2+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Compliance, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Demonstrated work ethic with a proactive, service-oriented mindset
• Excellent judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee information
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Legal, Safety, Facilities, and Payroll teams
• Proficiency with DocuSign, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive workstreams
• Ability to work onsite at least 4 days per week, including Mondays

• Experience working with HR systems, tools, or processes
• Background in human resources, compliance, or a related field
• Experience working in a startup environment
• Experience building dashboards with Claude Code, Google Scripts, or via other programs
• Experience with workers' compensation audits
• Knowledge of California, New York and or Ohio-specific employment compliance requirements
• Familiarity with DOT regulations (Part 135 or similar) 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive workstreams
• Excellent judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee information
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Legal, Safety, Facilities, and Payroll teams
• Proficiency with DocuSign, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace