Datadog · 2 weeks ago
Employee Relation Specialist - Workplace Investigations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expDatadog is a global SaaS business focused on digital transformation and cloud monitoring. They are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to manage workplace investigations and build scalable ER infrastructure, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes in a high-growth environment.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureData ManagementDevOpsProductivity ToolsSaaS
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee complaints, misconduct, and workplace concerns across the Americas. Participate in global cases as requested
Manage full case lifecycle, including intake, triage, scoping, interviewing, documentation, and closeout
Partner with People Business Partners and Employment Counsel to assess risk, ensure consistent practices, and guide sensitive employee matters
Analyze ER trends and metrics to surface insights, inform proactive risk mitigation, and evolve practice in close partnership with Employment Counsel
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws; support global alignment on ER standards where applicable
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on initiatives intersecting with ER, such as input on policies, performance management and manager capability-building
Create global-ready resources including case management tools, reporting standards, and documentation integrity
Provide mentorship and guidance to other People Compliance team members as the function expands
Qualification
Required
5 - 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2+ years specializing in employee relations or workplace investigations in the U.S
Demonstrated ability to manage complex and high-risk cases with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment
Strong investigative interviewing, analytical, and fact-finding skills
Deep understanding of U.S. employment law and compliance requirements (multi-state experience preferred, global a bonus)
Proactive, process-minded, and solutions-oriented, with experience creating scalable infrastructure
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements related to accommodations, performance management, and workplace policies
Exceptional written communication, including clear, defensible investigation reports
Communicate clearly and compassionately, with the ability to influence across stakeholders and functions
Workday or case management system experience is beneficial
Benefits
Best-in-breed onboarding
Generous global benefits
Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and 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
A discounted employee stock purchase plan
Company
Datadog
Datadog is an observability and security platform that offers infrastructure, applications, software development, and monitoring services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.02BKey Investors
ICONIQ GrowthIndex VenturesOpenView
2024-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $870M
2020-05-28Post Ipo Debt
2019-09-19IPO
Leadership Team
Olivier Pomel
Co-founder, CEO
Alexis Le-Quoc
Co-founder & CTO
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