Senior Manager, People Business Partner - NYC

Datadog; New York (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager, People Business Partner to lead a dynamic team in New York City. This role involves coaching and developing team members while partnering with leadership to drive strategic people solutions. With a focus on employee engagement, diversity, and organizational development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's culture and supporting its rapid growth. Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact on the overall employee experience and organizational success.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

New hire stock equity (RSUs)

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Product training

Best in breed onboarding

Internal mentor and buddy program

Friendly workplace culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HRBP or related HR roles.
• Skilled in coaching and leading People team members.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach People Business Partner(s) to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Advise management on performance management and employee relations.
• Own cross-functional projects and process improvements.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Coaching and Leadership

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

Senior Manager, People Business Partner - NYC

New York, New York, USA

Datadog is seeking a Senior Manager, People Business Partner (PBP) to lead and coach members of the People Business Partner team while partnering closely with leadership and our broader People team to support our growing global organization. This role will support our Global Product Design, Technical Program Management, and Information Security unctions. In addition to owning a business-aligned scope, the Senior Manager will oversee team members to ensure delivery of strategic people solutions that drive impact and scale. This position requires a balance of team leadership, direct partnership with senior stakeholders, and continuous collaboration with People Centers of Excellence (COEs). 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:

• Lead and coach People Business Partner(s) and/or People Generalist(s) on the PBP team to ensure impact and alignment with business needs
• 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
• Serve as a subject matter expert to both the PBP team and leaders across the groups you support
• Partner with the appropriate Center of Excellence (COE) team when designing programs in support of enhancing the employee experience
• 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
• Own cross-functional projects and process improvements within your scope, ensuring timeliness and positive business impact

Who You Are:

• Experienced in 8+ years as an HRBP or in a related HR role, with at least 1-2 years of direct people management experience preferred, preferably with experience in fast-growing technology companies
• Skilled at leading and coaching People team members, providing clear direction and support while fostering development and growth
• Able to adapt your approach and pivot your skillset from strategic, high-level program implementation to the 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 knowledgeable in global employment practices
• 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. 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)
• 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.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:

$143,000 — $210,000 USD

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is anAffirmative Action andEqual Opportunity Employer and 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 more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.