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full-timeSenior Payroll Specialist
Datadog · Singapore, Singapore
Datadog is a leading observability and security platform that provides unified visibility across technology stacks for businesses globally. As a Senior Payroll Specialist based in Singapore, you will be responsible for managing payroll operations for both Singapore and India. Your daily responsibilities will include processing payroll, managing leave administration, and overseeing time and attendance tracking. You will ensure that all statutory contributions, such as Singapore's Central Provident Fund and India’s Employees’ Provident Fund and State Insurance, are remitted accurately and on time. The role also involves handling onboarding and offboarding processes and contributing to ad hoc projects to improve system efficiency. This position is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in multi-country payroll compliance and experience using platforms like Workday. Candidates should be proficient in Excel or Google Sheets and possess a proactive mindset toward leveraging AI tools to streamline repetitive payroll tasks. Experience with SOX requirements and payroll system implementation is highly valued, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to apply their technical skills within a fast-paced, growth-focused technology environment.
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. 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: 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. 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: 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 Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. #LI-Hybrid About Datadog: Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog 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 other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form . This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Privacy and AI Guidelines: Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice . For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines .
| Role | Senior Payroll Specialist |
|---|---|
| Company | Datadog |
| Location | Singapore, Singapore |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-18 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
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- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Datadog
Datadog provides a modern monitoring and security platform designed for developers, IT operations teams, and business users operating in the cloud. The company's platform offers a wide range of capabilities, including infrastructure, network, container, and serverless monitoring, as well as application performance monitoring, log management, and cloud security. These tools are utilized by organizations across various industries, such as financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, to enable digital transformation and drive collaboration across teams. Datadog employs over 8,100 people globally and continues to expand its presence to support customers across diverse markets and regions.
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