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Salary: USD 116,000 - 155,000 / annual
Datadog is seeking a Compensation Specialist to join its compensation team and support core compensation programs with particular expertise in executive compensation, new-market entry planning, and mergers and acquisitions.
You will analyze complex compensation questions using data from internal and external sources, providing actionable recommendations to People Business Partners, People Leadership, and Senior Leadership. Key responsibilities include:
• Design, administration, and governance of executive compensation programs, including benchmarking and preparation of compensation materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee
• Annual executive compensation planning and validation of compensation data for public-company disclosures
• Compensation planning for new country and market entry, including market-pricing approaches, salary structures, statutory requirements, and implementation considerations
• Compensation due diligence and integration support for M&A activities, including employee census reviews, job and level mapping, compensation comparisons, incentive and equity analyses, retention planning, and compensation harmonization
• Close partnership with People Business Partners to provide relevant compensation analyses
Datadog operates as a hybrid workplace, valuing office culture for collaboration and creativity while enabling work-life harmony. The compensation team is dedicated to data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in how the company hires, develops, and supports employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 4+ years of compensation or related experience
• Demonstrated expertise in market pricing, annual compensation cycles, and compensation plan/structure design
• Experience in executive compensation and compensation committee preparation (strong plus)
• Attention to detail and analytically driven mindset
• Understanding of RSUs and other equity offerings
• Ability to distill complex data sets into digestible, actionable insights
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional discretion
• Awareness of global compensation principles and regulations
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and flex thinking
• Collaborative, self-starter mindset
• Workday experience preferred
Datadog values diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from those passionate about technology and growth, even if not all qualifications are met on day one.
