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DatadogDatadogNew York, NY

People Business Partner - NYC

Serve as a People Business Partner advising leadership on performance management, employee relations, compensation, organizational development, and talent initiatives for a fast-growing tech company. Requires 5+ years HRBP experience, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and ability to handle both strategic programs and day-to-day needs.

120k – 175k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEPeople Ops

About the role

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

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

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.

Skills

hrbpPerformance ManagementEmployee Relationscompensationorganizational developmentHRISWorkdayProject Managementglobal employment practices

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