Senior People Analytics Scientist

Joby Aviation Inc. • Santa Cruz, CA

44d • $138,000 - $213,200

About The Position

We're building a world-class people analytics function and need a People Analytics Scientist to drive advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and strategic workforce insights. You'll build models that predict turnover risk, provide competitor intelligence, identify performance patterns, inform pay equity, and shape workforce planning decisions. This role reports to our head of Talent Development & Analytics to ensure analytics drive business impact.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience in people analytics, data science, or organizational psychology
• Advanced statistical modeling and machine learning in R or Python
• Experience with survey design, psychometrics, and employee research
• Proven ability presenting complex analytics to senior executives
• Master's degree in I-O Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

• PhD in I-O Psychology, Statistics, or quantitative field
• Experience building HR predictive models (attrition, performance, engagement)
• Experience implementing and/or evaluating the effectiveness of AI solutions in HR or analytics contexts
• Compensation analysis and pay equity experience
• Prior mentoring or management experience
• Thought leadership through publications or conferences

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models for turnover risk, performance, engagement, and promotion readiness
• Conduct advanced analytics projects including compensation equity analysis, organizational network analysis, workforce planning scenarios, and succession planning
• Partner on AI adoption, evaluation, and automation opportunities within people analytics and HR processes
• Design people research studies using survey, performance, and organizational data
• Develop methodologies for measuring team member experience, retention drivers, and organizational effectiveness
• Partner with leadership to translate analytical findings into strategic recommendations and intervention strategies
• Other ad hoc strategic data projects as needed
• Build team analytics capabilities

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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