Job description
We’re hiring a Compensation Analyst with a sharp analytical mindset to join the compensation team as we continue to grow! Compensation at Datadog is a data-driven team dedicated to constantly improving the way we hire, develop, and support our most valuable asset: our people. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems with data, has a deep curiosity for uncovering insights, and wants to drive compensation strategy in a rapidly growing, global organization. Whether you’re looking to learn from the best or be the best, the People team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success.
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:
- Analyze complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision-makers including PBPs, People Leadership, and other Senior Leadership at Datadog
- Evaluate and assign job classifications, salary ranges, and compensation structures based on job responsibilities, market data, and internal equity
- Assist in the development and delivery of compensation-related communications and trainings
- Participate in and manage compensation surveys to gather external market data and ensure our compensation remains competitive
- Partner closely with People Business Partners to provide relevant compensation analyses
- Ensure that job profiles are up to date, match their appropriate job level, and are compliant with FLSA requirements
Who You Are:
- Four years or more of compensation analysis, HR analytics, or related field
- Attention to detail and analytically driven
- Experience leading efforts around market pricing, annual compensation cycles, compensation plan/structure design, and survey submissions
- A collaborative, strategic thinker with the ability to flex and influence partners with data-driven recommendations
- Familiar with equity compensation structures (e.g., RSUs) and other equity offerings
- The ability to distill large and complex data sets into digestible, relevant points supporting recommendations
- A commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and utilizing appropriate tact and professionalism
- Awareness of global compensation principles and regulations
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
- Experience with Workday and data visualization tools is a plus
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:
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
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.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$80,000—$120,000 USD
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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