Join Datadog as a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for Singapore and India in a dynamic tech environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Payroll Processing
- Leave Administration
- Maintain Time and Attendance processes
- Onboarding and Offboarding
- Ad Hoc projects
Must have
- in-depth understanding of payroll regulations spanning multiple countries
- working knowledge of setting up, configuring, and deploying new payroll systems
- proficiency in using payroll software and systems
- intermediate proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- keen eye for detail
- organizational prowess
Nice to have
- experience with an outsource provider
- experience with Workday or similar platforms
- exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
- understanding of payroll regulations in Indonesia
AI in the day-to-day
AI-fluent, with a track record of spotting where AI tools can streamline processes and drive efficiency gains.
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Payroll Specialist at Datadog is responsible for managing payroll operations for employees in Singapore and India, ensuring compliance with local regulations and timely compensation. Key skills include proficiency in payroll software, a solid understanding of multi-country payroll regulations, and the ability to analyze data effectively. This role is suited for individuals with a detail-oriented mindset and experience in payroll processing, particularly those familiar with systems like Workday. Datadog fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes personal development and team success.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 20, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 20, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Payroll Specialist role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Singapore, Singapore.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in Singapore, Singapore.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Datadog targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Payroll Specialist role at Datadog.
From the original posting
We’re hiring a Payroll Specialist in Singapore to assist with our Singapore and India payroll operations, ensuring that every employee is compensated accurately, punctually, and in strict accordance with local laws and regulations. You are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact. Whether you're looking to learn from the best or be the best, the People team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success.
What You’ll Do:
- Payroll Processing
- Leave Administration
- Maintain Time and Attendance processes
- Making sure Singapore's Central Provident Fund and India’s Employees’ Provident Fund, Employees’ State Insurance, Professional Tax are being remitted on time
- Onboarding and Offboarding
- Ad Hoc projects
Who You Are:
- You want to work in a team and for a tech company where it’s energetic, growth-focused, and every day feels purposeful.
- You have an in-depth understanding of payroll regulations spanning multiple countries, including Singapore, India and Indonesia would be ideal but not all necessary.
- You love to delve into data, be it timesheets or leave accruals.
- Working knowledge of setting up, configuring, and deploying new payroll systems and implementing payroll in a new country.
- Proficiency in using payroll software and systems. Experience with an outsource provider, Workday, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, eager to learn how to manage large datasets and create formulas and functions.
- Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements as applicable to the payroll function.
- Your keen eye for detail is matched only by your organizational prowess.
- Your agility allows you to excel both independently and as a team player.
- AI-fluent, with a track record of spotting where AI tools can streamline processes and drive efficiency gains. Comfortable evaluating and applying AI to repetitive or high-volume payroll work.
Benefits and Growth:
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
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About Datadog:
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