Compensation Specialist, Executive
Datadog
$116,000 - $155,000 / year
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Description
We’re hiring a Compensation Specialist 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.
In this role, you will support core compensation programs while developing particular expertise in executive compensation, compensation planning for new-market entry, and mergers and acquisitions. You will partner with stakeholders across the People team, Finance, Legal, Tax, Payroll, and other business functions to analyze complex compensation questions and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
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
- Support the design, administration, and governance of executive compensation programs, including executive benchmarking and compensation-related materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee
- Assist with annual executive compensation planning processes and the preparation and validation of compensation data used in public-company disclosures
- Support compensation planning for entry into new countries and markets, including market-pricing approaches, salary structures, statutory compensation requirements, pay practices, and implementation considerations
- Support compensation due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions, including employee census reviews, job and level mapping, compensation comparisons, incentive and equity analyses, retention planning, and compensation harmonization
- Partner closely with People Business Partners to provide relevant compensation analyses
Who you are:
- 4+ of compensation or related experience
- Attention to detail and analytically driven
- Experience leading efforts around market pricing, annual compensation cycles, compensation plan/structure design
- Experience in executive compensation and compensation committee preparation a strong plus
- A collaborative, self-starter mindset with the ability to flex and think critically
- Some understanding of 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
- Workday experience preferred
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.
#LI-Hybrid
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.
About Datadog:
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. 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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Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- stock options
- professional development
About this role
Datadog's Compensation team is looking for someone with at least four years of compensation experience to take on a specialized role focused on executive compensation, market expansion, and M&A integration. You'll analyze complex compensation questions using internal and external data, then translate your findings into recommendations for People Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership. The work spans designing and administering executive compensation programs, preparing materials for the Compensation Committee, supporting new-market entry strategies, and conducting compensation due diligence during acquisitions.
Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to distill large datasets into actionable insights. You should have hands-on experience with market pricing, annual compensation cycles, and compensation plan design. Executive compensation background is valued, as is familiarity with equity offerings like RSUs, Workday systems, and global compensation regulations. The role demands discretion, collaboration across multiple business functions, and the ability to juggle competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
Based in Boston with hybrid flexibility, this full-time position offers new hire equity, professional development, mentorship, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) match, and paid time off. The salary range is $116,000 to $155,000.
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