Datadog is seeking a Payroll and Projects Coordinator to keep up with our rapidly growing company. As a Payroll and Projects Coordinator, you will support the US payroll process for over 3000 employees. Direct responsibilities will include supporting the payroll team with processing the semi monthly payroll for salaried exempt and nonexempt employees. The Payroll and Projects Coordinator will review accuracy and partner closely with senior team leads to ensure payrolls are processed timely and accurately within a secure environment. You will also be responsible for providing additional support for equity and bonus pay cycles as well as special projects within the payroll environment. Most importantly, you will collaborate with our People and Finance teams to assist with scaling the payroll function. 

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: 

• Support the semi-monthly payroll process from start to finish, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time within our Workday payroll module.
• Understand the US payroll function and process payroll according to regulatory requirements.
• Assist with processing equity transactions including restricted stock units vesting events according to government regulations.
• Assess new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, domestic and international transfers, 401k calculations, timesheet data, compensation changes, employee detail changes, retroactive adjustments, garnishments and supplemental payments entered into Workday HRIS.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing Workday data and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, federal and state withholding regulations, tax forms and employee benefit elections.
• Perform audits across all aspects of the Workday Payroll module to ensure accuracy, reliability, and integrity of payroll data and tax calculations. 
• Maintain payroll records according to Datadog’s record retention policy and in line with Department of Labor regulations. 
• Assist with collecting data for internal and external audits, and ad hoc payroll reports.
• Answer payroll-related questions either through email or via Datadog’s fresh service ticket center. 
• Collaborate with Finance and HR stakeholders to maintain positive relationships between key functions that impact payroll.
• Distribute correspondence to the employee population when necessary. 
• Assist with global payroll related projects and tasks as assigned. This includes projects involving LATAM and EMEA regions.
• Assist with creating presentations that will help to bring projects to fruition.
• Assist with processing international payrolls where necessary.

Who You Are:

• At least two years of experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment
• Familiarity with payroll systems. ADP and Workday are both preferred, at least one is essential
• Knowledge of payroll legislation
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Sound professional judgment and discretion to handle confidential matters
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That’s okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth: 

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• Equity and inclusion for all
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities 
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Datadog ranges from $63,000 - $80,000, plus a competitive equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

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