Senior People Business Partner - NYC

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Represent our global PBP team to partner on the front line with all employees and leadership
• Advises, coaches, and influences 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
• Partners 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
• Provides analysis and consulting to leadership to drive data-driven people decisions and implementation of best practices
• Affirms employee development needs, makes recommendations, and implements appropriate solutions aligned with the organization’s broader strategy
• Handles complex global employee relations issues, working with leadership to implement best practices and approaches
• Mentors and develops other Generalists while working collaboratively with a team of global People Business Partners

Requirements

Experienced in 8+ 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

Qualifications

Experience in fast-growing technology companies

Ability to adapt and pivot skillset

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Experience working across business functions

Project management and organizational skills

Employee relations and global employment practices

Clear, direct, approachable, and friendly communication style

Interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

Strategic thinking

People management

Performance management

Career pathing

Employee relations

Compensation

Organizational development and scaling

Training

Culture and diversity

Employee engagement

Benefits

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

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: $143,000—$210,000 USD