Senior People Business Partner

Datadog · Tokyo, Japan · People · listed December 15, 2025

The shape of it

Seniority
Executive
Experience asked
5+ years
Where
Hybrid
Requirements listed
8
Length
791 words

In the posting’s own words

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 it asks for · 8

  • Experienced in 5+ years as an HRBP or in a related HR role, preferably with experience in fast-growing technology companies
  • Able to adapt your approach and pivot your skillset from strategic, high level program implementation to granular day-to-day needs of a fast paced business
  • Strong in your analytical & reporting skills; solid experience with HRIS (Workday is a bonus!)
  • Experienced in working across business functions with first line and senior leadership
  • A master in your project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to design clear processes, and a 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 and strong customer service orientation
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to build relationships and trust at all levels of the organization

What the job covers

  • Act as regional PBP for all employees in Japan across a variety of pre-sales, post-sales and related GTM support teams; represent our 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 all things people-related, including: performance management, coaching, career pathing, employee relations, compensation, organizational development & scaling, training, culture, inclusion, employee engagement
  • Maintain close partnership with departmental PBPs to collaborate on critical needs and change management
  • Consult with the appropriate People Center of Excellence (COE) team to gather their expertise to provide input on program design to enhance the employee experience
  • Build, advise and consult on People policies, guidelines, and programs with 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

Degree language

  • A master in your project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to design clear processes, and a detail-oriented yet flexible approach to problem solving

Tools and skills named

Cloud & infra
  • Datadog5×
Go to market
  • Go-to-market3×
Ways of working
  • Cross-functional
  • Mentorship
Operations & finance
  • Project management

Words the posting leans on

  • people7×
  • leadership5×
  • business4×
  • management4×
  • pbp4×
  • program4×
  • skills4×
  • approach3×
  • build3×
  • experience3×
  • experienced3×
  • global3×
  • practices3×
  • relations3×
  • support3×
  • advise2×

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