About the position
Datadog is seeking a Senior People Business Partner (PBP) to work closely with leadership and our People team to help support our growing global organization. This role will support our Customer Success function. 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. As a Senior People Business Partner, you will represent our global PBP team to partner on the front line with all employees and leadership. You will 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. You will partner with the appropriate Center of Excellence (COE) team when designing programs in support of enhancing the employee experience. Additionally, you will provide analysis and consulting to leadership to drive data-driven people decisions and implementation of best practices. Assessing employee development needs, making recommendations, and implementing appropriate solutions aligned with the organization's broader strategy will be key responsibilities. You will also handle complex global employee relations issues, working with leadership to implement best practices and approaches, while collaborating with a team of global People Business Partners.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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 approaches
- Collaborate with a team of global People Business Partners
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience as an HRBP or in a related HR role, preferably with experience in fast-growing technology companies
- Ability to adapt approach and pivot skillset from strategic, high-level program implementation to granular day-to-day needs of a fast-paced business
- Strong analytical and reporting skills; solid experience with HRIS (Workday is a bonus)
- Experience working across business functions with first line and senior leadership
- Master in project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to design clear processes and a detail-oriented yet flexible approach to problem solving
- Experience in employee relations and knowledge of global employment practices
- Clear, direct, and approachable communication style with strong customer service orientation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships and trust at all levels of the organization
Nice-to-haves
- Passion for technology and a desire to grow skills
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
- Healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits
- 401(k) plan and match
- Paid time off
- Fitness reimbursements
- Discounted employee stock purchase plan
