HRIS Manager

United States Digital Space LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous global benefits

RSUs and Employee stock purchase plan

Career development and growth pathing

Product training and onboarding

Mentor and buddy program

Job summary

Datadog is seeking an experienced HRIS Manager to lead end‑to‑end Workday governance, reporting, and optimization within the People Technology group. The role focuses on system assessments, stakeholder collaboration, and scalable HRIS solutions to support rapid company growth.

You will partner with IT, Finance, and global People teams, manage integrations decisions, and drive AI/automation opportunities across Workday domains in a dynamic, hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on HRIS experience with deep Workday knowledge across one or more functional areas.
• Systems thinker who evaluates the full People tech ecosystem and selects the right solution for the business.
• Technically fluent in integrations, data flows, and downstream impacts to write clear requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of pod systems and processes from requirements to adoption.
• Serve as Workday SME, advising on configuration best practices and governance.
• Assess when Workday is right or when a third‑party tool is better and define requirements.

Skills

HRIS experience

Workday knowledge

Project management

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder communication

AI and automation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Workday Pro certification

Job description

At the company, People Operations is more than just human resources—it’s a data-driven team dedicated to constantly improving the way we hire, develop, and support our most valuable asset: our people. Our People Operations team are strategic problem solvers who work closely with leadership and employees to ensure that the company keeps scaling smoothly and remains a great place to work.

the company is seeking a HRIS Manager who will be responsible for managing and supporting projects within People Technology. This hands‑on technical role demands excellent knowledge of HR business processes and methodologies along with a strong analytical and reporting background.

A successful candidate will have a solid understanding of Workday and the ability to focus on one or more of the functional areas in People Operations. This will include the ability to assess systems and business processes, coordinate with peers, project managers, and management on impacts to other the company systems or business processes. You will play a critical role in the continued deployment of new functionality, developing solutions and enabling the continued growth of the company.

*At the company, 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:

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for your pod's systems and processes—from gathering requirements and designing solutions through testing, delivery, and adoption.
• Serve as the Workday subject matter expert for your domain, advising stakeholders on configuration best practices, optimization opportunities, and governance.
• Assess when Workday is the right tool and when a specialized third‑party platform better serves the business. You'll partner with stakeholders on those decisions and own the requirements that follow.
• Understand integration concepts well enough to make informed build-vs‑buy decisions and clearly define requirements for our integrations team—you won't be building integrations, but you'll know why they're needed and what they need to do.
• Design, build, and maintain custom Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to surface the right data to the right people at the right time.
• Partner cross‑functionally with IT, Finance, Business Operations, and global People teams to align on requirements, recommend solutions, and drive delivery.
• Identify and drive AI and automation opportunities within your domain—reducing manual work and increasing the intelligence of your systems.
• Manage testing and quality assurance, including regression testing for system updates, new configurations, and third‑party changes.
• Create and maintain system documentation, change management materials, and training resources that drive adoption across the People team and the broader organization.
• Manage projects independently—scoping, communicating, and delivering with sound judgment about when to escape.

Who You Are:

• 7+ years of hands‑on HRIS experience with deep Workday knowledge across one or more functional areas. Workday Pro certification is a plus.
• A systems thinker who evaluates the full People tech ecosystem—not just what's possible in Workday, but what's the right solution for the business, whether that's native configuration, a third‑party tool, or a smarter process.
• Technically fluent enough to understand integrations, data flows, and downstream impacts—so you can make good decisions and write clear requirements, even when someone else does the building.
• Skilled at translating ambiguous business problems into clear, scalable HRIS solutions. You ask the right questions before writing a single business process step.
• Experienced in end‑to‑end Workday implementation and enhancement work, including project management, stakeholder communication, and change management.
• Knowledgeable in Workday security model design and configuration, with an understanding of how security decisions affect user experience, compliance, and downstream systems.
• Curious about AI, automation, and emerging HR technology—and proactive about finding opportunities to apply them.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment, adapting when requirements shift, and escalating with good judgment.

*the company 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 global benefits
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Product training to develop an in‑depth 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 with the company.*

#LI-Hybrid

the company offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, the company offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at the company is:

$131,000—$191,000 USD

About the company:

the company is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high‑growth AI leaders, the company enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the company Learning Center.

Equal Opportunity at the company:

the company is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our