Compensation Specialist

Rozgoo; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

RSUs and ESPP

Career development opportunities

Mentor and buddy program

Job summary

Datadog is building the Compensation function to scale with one of the fastest growing tech companies. We are seeking a Creative, data-driven Compensation Specialist to join our team.

You will develop analytics tools, automate processes, and help shape our compensation strategy in a hybrid workplace. You will craft base, variable, and equity structures, build dashboards, automate reporting, and benchmark against global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field required.
• 3+ years of experience in business analytics, finance, or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills including VBA and Power Query.
• Strong written and verbal communication; translate data into insights.
• Detail-oriented with ability to deliver on time.

Responsibilities

• Evolve compensation strategy for base, variable, and equity structures.
• Apply analytic methods to identify problems and propose data-driven solutions.
• Create dashboards and models to interpret market trends and internal data.
• Automate monthly, quarterly, and annual compensation reporting.
• Conduct global market benchmarking and ensure internal equity.
• Tell data-driven stories to support compensation decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Communication

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Data Analytics/Statistics/Economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

The Opportunity:

Datadog is building the Compensation function to scale with and support one of the fastest growing public companies in tech. We are looking for a creative, data-driven Compensation Specialist to join our team. If you are a problem solver with strong analytical prowess, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for data, this role is for you.

As a Compensation Specialist, you will contribute to the development and implementation of our compensation approach. You will collaborate with team members to develop analytics tools, automate legacy processes, and help build the future of our compensation strategy. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, hardworking, and thrives on building business focused solutions through data.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

• Evolve Compensation Strategy: Help us redefine and evolve how we believe about base, variable, and equity compensation structures
• Advanced Analytics:Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify problems, develop hypotheses, and recommend data-backed solutions for compensation programs and processes
• Data Visualization & Modeling: Build and develop dynamic dashboards and analytic models to provide actionable business insights and interpret market or internal trends
• Drive Automation:Streamline and automate monthly, quarterly, and annual compensation reporting and analysis using modern data tools and AI workflows
• Market Benchmarking:Conduct global market benchmarking, assess peer groups, and ensure consistent market pricing practices while maintaining internal equity.
• Storytelling with Data: Provide sophisticated compensation recommendations, clearly building data driven insights while tying it back to overall comp strategy

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a quantitative-focused major (e.g., Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics)
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in business analytics, finance or a related field in a fast-growing environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, VBA, Power Query)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Unmatched attention to detail; ensuring numbers are accurate & delivered on time to key partners
• High learning agility, flexibility, and quantitative problem-solving skills

Bonus Points:

• Consulting, Project Management or Analytics experience
• Experience building interactive / replicable dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or other advanced analytic platforms
• Familiarity with Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and automating repetitive workflows.

Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing scalable, repeatable processes backed by detailed ongoing documentation

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That’s okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous career development opportunities
• Product training to develop understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment w