Director, Head of Global Benefits
Datadog
Job Description
We’re seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Global Benefits to lead the design, implementation, and scaling of our benefits programs across 20+ countries and growing. This role will ensure our global benefits strategy is competitive, compliant, and aligned with our people and business goals, supporting a diverse and distributed workforce.
You will play a critical role in shaping how we support employees globally—ensuring our benefits programs are inclusive, competitive, and scalable as we continue to grow across new markets.
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
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Define and lead the global benefits strategy across all regions, ensuring alignment with company growth and talent priorities
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Design, implement, and scale benefits programs (health, wellness, retirement, time off, and perks) that are locally relevant and globally consistent
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Oversee global benefits operations, including vendor selection, broker management, renewals, and program administration
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Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations, tax requirements, and reporting obligations across all markets
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Partner with Finance and People teams to manage benefits budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization
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Evaluate and benchmark programs to ensure competitiveness in each market while maintaining internal equity
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Lead leave programs internationally, ensuring seamless employee experiences across regions
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Leverage data and employee insights to continuously improve program effectiveness and utilization
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Communicate benefits offerings clearly and effectively to employees and leaders worldwide
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Build and lead a high-performing global benefits team and manage external partners
Who You Are
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10–15+ years of experien...
You will play a critical role in shaping how we support employees globally—ensuring our benefits programs are inclusive, competitive, and scalable as we continue to grow across new markets.
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
•
Define and lead the global benefits strategy across all regions, ensuring alignment with company growth and talent priorities
•
Design, implement, and scale benefits programs (health, wellness, retirement, time off, and perks) that are locally relevant and globally consistent
•
Oversee global benefits operations, including vendor selection, broker management, renewals, and program administration
•
Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations, tax requirements, and reporting obligations across all markets
•
Partner with Finance and People teams to manage benefits budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization
•
Evaluate and benchmark programs to ensure competitiveness in each market while maintaining internal equity
•
Lead leave programs internationally, ensuring seamless employee experiences across regions
•
Leverage data and employee insights to continuously improve program effectiveness and utilization
•
Communicate benefits offerings clearly and effectively to employees and leaders worldwide
•
Build and lead a high-performing global benefits team and manage external partners
Who You Are
•
10–15+ years of experien...
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