People Business Partner

Datadog, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

RSUs & ESPP

Career development

Product training

Onboarding

Mentor program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Datadog is seeking a People Business Partner (PBP) to work with leadership and the People team in a growing global organization. This hybrid role blends strategic program design with hands-on support in a fast-paced environment.

You will advise management on performance, coaching, career paths, employee relations, compensation, and org development, partnering with COE teams to craft programs and drive data-driven decisions across functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as HRBP or similar role in fast-growing tech companies.
• Ability to adapt from strategic program design to day-to-day operational needs.
• Strong analytics and reporting skills, with HRIS experience, Workday bonus.

Responsibilities

• Represent the global PBP team with employees and leadership.
• Advise, coach, and influence management on performance, coaching, career pathing, and engagement.
• Consult with COE teams to design programs and enhance employee experience.
• Build and update People policies and guidelines in collaboration with COE colleagues.
• Provide data-driven analysis to leadership for people decisions and best practices.
• Assess development needs and implement solutions aligned with strategy.
• Handle complex global employee relations issues with leadership.

Skills

HRBP

Employee Relations

Analytics

HRIS

Project Management

Tools

Workday

Job description

Datadog is seeking a People Business Partner (PBP) to work closely with leadership and our People team to help support our growing global organization. This position will work closely to support the specific needs of the group's employees while working strategically on all People programs and initiatives. Datadog has had exponential growth year-over-year and has no plans to stop - so there is a lot to learn from and contribute to our rapidly scaling team.

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:

• Represent our global PBP team to partner on the front line with all employees and leadership
• Advise, coach, and influence management on all things people-related, including: performance management, coaching, career pathing, employee relations, compensation, organizational development and scaling, training, culture, diversity & inclusion, and employee engagement
• Consult with the appropriate Center of Excellence (COE) team to gather their expertise to design programs to enhance the employee experience.
• Build, advise and consult on People policies, guidelines, and programs, in collaboration with COE colleagues
• Provide analysis and consulting to leadership to drive data-driven people decisions and implementation of best practices
• Assess employee development needs, make recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions aligned with the organization’s broader strategy
• Handle complex global employee relations issues, working with leadership to implement best practices and approach

Who You Are:

• Experienced in 5+ years as an HRBP or in a related HR role, preferably with experience in fast-growing technology companies
• Able to adapt your approach and pivot your skillset from strategic, high level program implementation to granular day-to-day needs of a fast paced business
• Strong in your analytical & reporting skills; solid experience with HRIS (Workday is a bonus!)
• Experienced in working across business functions with first line and senior leadership
• A master in your project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to design clear processes, and a very detail-oriented yet flexible approach to problem solving
• Experienced in employee relations and knowledge of global employment practices
• Someone with a clear, direct, approachable, and friendly communication style and strong customer service orientation
• Strong in your interpersonal and communication skills and able to build relationships and trust at all levels of the organization

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay.

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 with Datadog.

Datadog 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, Datadog 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 Datadog is:

$122,000-$163,000 USD

About Datadog:

Datadog 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, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

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