Payroll Coordinator - job 2 of 2

About Us:

Datadog is a monitoring service that brings together data from servers, databases, applications, tools, and services to present a unified view of the applications that run at scale in the cloud. These capabilities are provided on a SaaS-based data analytics platform that enables Dev and Ops teams to work collaboratively to avoid downtime, resolve performance problems, and ensure that development and deployment cycles finish on time.

The Opportunity:

Datadog is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to keep up with our rapidly growing company. As a Payroll Coordinator, you will support the U.S. payroll process for over 1,700 employees. Direct responsibilities will include facilitating the semi monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees. The Payroll Coordinator will review accuracy and partner closely with our Payroll Manager to ensure payrolls are processed in a timely fashion. You will also be responsible for providing administrative support across our Canada, and Latin America population. Most importantly, you will collaborate with our People and Finance teams to continue to scale this important function.

You Will:

Support the semi-monthly payroll process from start to finish, ensuring that employees are paid correctly and on time within our Workday payroll module.

Understand the US function and process payroll according to regulatory requirements.

Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

Ensure compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, tax and deduction laws

Process new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, time sheet data, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, garnishments, and special payments

Perform audits across all aspects of the system in order to ensure accuracy and reliability

Maintain and review payroll records according to record retention policy and distribute correspondence to appropriate agencies and/or departments

Assist in collecting data for internal and external audits, special projects and ad hoc payroll reports

Collaborate with Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) where needed

Answer payroll-related questions from employees in a timely manner

You Are:

At least two to three years of experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment

Familiarity with payroll systems (Workday is essential)

Knowledge of legislation relevant to payroll (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act or FLSA)

Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and research skills, and attention to detail

Sound professional judgment and discretion to handle confidential issues

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Why You Should Apply: 

•  Generous and competitive global and US benefits
•  New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
•  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

Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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