People Team Specialist

Joby Aviation People Team Specialist

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required

• 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

Desired

• 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

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $70,304 - $114,400/yr. 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer