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About the Role

Datadog is seeking a Senior People Business Partner (PBP) to support our growing cross-functional team in our Tokyo office. This role will partner closely with business leadership and the People team to support the needs of our go-to-market (GTM) team members in Japan, while strategically contributing to all People programs and initiatives. As Datadog experiences exponential growth, this role offers significant opportunities for learning and contribution.

Responsibilities

Act as regional PBP for all employees in Japan across a variety of pre-sales, post-sales and related GTM support teams.
Represent the global PBP team to partner on the front line with all employees and leadership in Datadog’s Tokyo office.
Advise, coach, and influence management on people-related matters including performance management, coaching, career pathing, employee relations, compensation, organizational development & scaling, training, culture, inclusion, and employee engagement.
Maintain close partnership with departmental PBPs to collaborate on critical needs and change management.
Consult with appropriate People Center of Excellence (COE) teams to gather expertise and provide input on program design to enhance the employee experience.
Build, advise, and consult on People policies, guidelines, and programs with the employee base, 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.

Requirements

Experienced in 5+ years as an HRBP or in a related HR role, preferably with experience in fast-growing technology companies.
Able to adapt approach and pivot skillset from strategic, high-level program implementation to granular day-to-day needs of a fast-paced business.
Strong analytical & reporting skills.
Solid experience with HRIS (Workday is a bonus!).
Experienced in working across business functions with first-line and senior leadership.
Mastery in project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to design clear processes.
Detail-oriented yet flexible approach to problem-solving.
Experienced in employee relations and knowledge of global employment practices.
Clear, direct, approachable, and friendly communication style.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to build relationships and trust at all levels of the organization.

Skills

HRIS
Workday
Project Management
Organizational Skills
Employee Relations
Global Employment Practices
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Customer Service

Location

Tokyo

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years

Benefits

Generous and competitive benefits package
New hire stock equity (RSUs)
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Continuous career development opportunities
Product training
Best in breed onboarding
Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

About the Company

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

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