People Business Partner - Engineering (NYC)

Datadog is seeking a People Business Partner (PBP) to work closely with leadership and our People team to help support our growing organization. This role will support our global Engineering 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.

What You’ll Do: 

• Advise and influence management on all things people-related, including: performance management, coaching, career pathing, retention, employee relations, compensation, organizational design, talent review, training, culture, diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, and more
• Provide analysis and consulting to leadership to drive data-driven people decisions and implementation of best practices
• Represent our global PBP team to partner on the front line with all employees and leadership
• Advise and consult on People policies, guidelines, and programs, in collaboration with COE colleagues
• 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 consistent approach
• Collaborate with a team of global People Business Partners
• Partner with our COE teams to suggest program improvements in support of enhancing the employee experience

Who You Are:

• Experienced in 5+ years as an HRBP or in a related HR role, preferably with experience in a fast-growing company
• 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, and approachable 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

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)
• 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.