Director, Compensation Programs
About The Position
We are seeking a strategic and analytical, forward-thinking Director, Compensation Programs to lead the design, implementation, and management of global compensation strategies across a fast-paced, high growth landscape. This role will ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives, enabling us to attract, retain, and motivate top talent in a highly competitive market. 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.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including leadership roles and global or multi-region program management
- Deep expertise in compensation design, job architecture, and incentive programs
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into business decisions
- Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and the ability to influence senior leaders
- Excellent leadership, communication, and execution skills, with high attention to detail; experience in tech or high-growth environments a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, and execution of global compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and equity
- Oversee end-to-end compensation operations, including annual cycles (merit, bonus, promotions, equity refresh) and incentive plan management
- Drive market competitiveness and pay equity through benchmarking, analytics, and continuous program evaluation
- Ensure compliance with compensation regulations while monitoring industry trends and evolving best practices
- Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights, while building and leading a high-performing compensation team
Benefits
- Best-in-breed onboarding
- Generous global benefits
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- New hire stock equity (RSUs)
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks
- healthcare
- dental
- parental planning
- mental health benefits
- a 401(k) plan and match
- paid time off
- fitness reimbursements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
