People Operations Apprentice

Paris, FranceHybrid

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue standard HR documents including employment contracts, addendum, probation period letters, and other employee relations documentation
Draft and manage correspondence related to accommodation requests (e.g. reduced working hours, therapeutic part-time arrangements), ensuring timely follow-up and proper filing
Monitor employee absence reports and flag relevant cases to the appropriate HR and Payroll teams
Coordinate occupational health appointments for employees in EMEA (when applicable), including scheduling, employee communications, and tracking completion
Support the internship recruitment campaign in coordination with the Campus Recruiting and People Solutions teams
Maintain and update internal compliance resources, including mandatory workplace postings (affichage obligatoire) and the Employee Handbook
Ensure documents are properly updated, filed, and securely stored in our systems Who you are

We're looking for a People Operations apprentice to join Datadog's EMEA Compliance team in Paris - the team responsible for ensuring our employees across EMEA are well-supported and that our HR processes run smoothly and in compliance with local requirements.
As a People Operations apprentice, you will combine theoretical learning at your school with practical, hands-on
experience supporting this team on a wide range of administrative and operational tasks.
Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will progressively take on more
You are completing a degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field, and this apprenticeship is required as part of your academic curriculum
You are comfortable working with data and spreadsheets, and have a good command of Excel
Familiarity with Workday or other HRIS tools is a plus, but not required
Please ensure that you submit your CV/resume in English.
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.
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As part of this team, you'll work alongside HR professionals to handle day-to-day administrative tasks, coordinate with internal teams and external providers, and help maintain the operational backbone that employees and stakeholders rely on every day. This is a hands-on role where you'll gain real exposure to HR compliance, immigration coordination, and employment law in an international environment.
If you're detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn how a global HR function operates, this apprenticeship is for you. About the role
You will interact regularly with HR (People Business Partners, People Solutions, Payroll, Benefits, Center of Expertises), Legal and Recruiting teams, as well as external providers across EMEA countries.
responsibilities as you become familiar with our processes, tools, and the regulatory landscape we operate in. What you'll do
You are organized, rigorous, and comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously
You understand the importance of handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
You are a clear communicator, both in writing and verbally, in French and English
You are proactive and enjoy keeping processes running smoothly
You are curious about HR operations, employment administration, and how global people teams work
You have a positive attitude and are ready to learn from experienced team members in a fast-paced, international environment