# Senior Manager, People Business Partner - NYC

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $167k – $244k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Hr Business Partnering, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Compensation, Organizational Development, Data Analysis, Project Management, Leadership Coaching, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Engagement
**Posted:** 2026-01-21

> Senior Manager, People Business Partner shapes people strategy for G&A teams, manages a PBP team, advises on performance, employee relations, and organizational development. Requires 8+ years HRBP experience in fast-growing tech companies.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Do
- Represent our global PBP team to partner on the front line with all employees and leadership
- Manage team of Global People Business Partners; responsible for coaching, developing, and managing performance of team members
- 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 approach

## Who You Are
- 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
- Experienced in working across business functions with first line and senior leadership
- Strong 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
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to build relationships and trust at all levels of the organization

## Benefits and Growth
- Generous and competitive global benefits
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
- Best in breed onboarding
- Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

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