People Team Specialist

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a People Team Specialist to join their 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. The role also involves managing various aspects of the People compliance program.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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