People Analytics Lead

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

1h • $165,200 - $227,200

About The Position

We're seeking a People Analytics Lead to lead a newly built team as we scale. As a recognized thought leader in people analytics, you'll influence talent and people strategy across the organization and build coalitions with functional leaders to drive data-informed decision-making. This player-coach role combines deep technical expertise with people leadership—you'll build predictive models, develop BI infrastructure, drive AI-enabled automation, and develop a growing team of analytics professionals into technical experts and future leaders. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping strategic workforce decisions through rigorous analytics. This role reports to our Talent Development & Analytics Lead, and manages a growing team of analytics professionals responsible for people data science, BI, and AI & automation.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in people analytics, data science, I-O psychology, or related fields with demonstrated progression of responsibility and impact
• 3+ years people management experience leading technical teams with track record developing high performers
• Master's degree in I-O Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field
• Advanced statistical modeling/expertise using Python and/or R
• Strong SQL skills and experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, AWS Redshift)
• Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools
• Deep expertise in People metrics, survey methodology, and people research design
• Experience building predictive models in HR contexts that drive business decisions
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and translate complex analytics into strategic recommendations
• Demonstrated success managing complex data infrastructure projects and establishing function-level standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing AI/ML solutions in HR or analytics workflows
• Background in compensation analysis, pay equity studies, and workforce planning
• Track record building analytics functions from early stages through scale
• Recognized thought leader with publications, conference presentations, or industry contributions
• Experience navigating fragmented data systems and building coalitions across organizational boundaries
• Familiarity with aerospace, manufacturing, or high-growth technology environments
• Experience leading analytics for global or distributed workforces across multiple locations

Responsibilities

• Serve as thought leader and trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing strategic talent decisions on workforce planning, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build and execute predictive models for turnover risk, performance prediction, engagement forecasting, and talent pipeline analytics.
• Lead advanced analytics projects, such as compensation equity analysis, workforce planning scenarios, and more.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and build coalitions across Recruiting, Compensation, People Systems, and business units to drive data-informed practices.
• Manage and develop a team across the US, developing team members into technical experts and future leaders.
• Establish analytics function standards, policies, and governance frameworks ensuring methodological rigor and data security.
• Oversee migration of people data into cloud data platform and guide development of self-service dashboard ecosystem.
• Evaluate and implement AI tools for People Team processes and build automation for analytics workflows.
• Conduct strategic people research using survey, performance, and organizational data to inform broad decision-making.
• Partner with People Systems team on data architecture and integrations across HRIS, performance management, and applicant tracking systems.
• Mentor emerging leaders in other People functions on data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees