Payroll Analyst at DoorDash

DoorDash is revolutionizing food delivery and local commerce. Join our mission to grow and connect communities!

Key Responsibilities

• Execute regular payroll processing tasks for US and Canada with precision and timeliness, including audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Serve as a process owner, proactively identifying and implementing payroll process improvements and automation initiatives
• Partner with internal teams (HRIS, Benefits, Legal, Equity) and external vendors to troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues
• Support payroll-related projects of moderate complexity, such as compliance updates, audit prep, or payroll calendar transitions
• Identify and flag workflow gaps, escalate to the appropriate teams, and contribute to documentation and knowledge-sharing efforts
• Develop your knowledge of North American payroll operations while learning scalable practices in a high-growth, fast-moving environment

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience processing complex, multi-state US payrolls (Canadian payroll experience is a plus but not required)
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms, and advanced Excel or Google Sheet skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Proactive problem solver who identifies root causes and implements scalable, best-practice solutions with minimal direction
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Developing expertise in payroll fundamentals and are eager to expand your scope and take on new challenges
• Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities

Key Skills

• Proficiency in payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheet skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Proactive problem solving
• Root cause identification
• Implementing scalable, best-practice solutions
• Collaboration
• Detail-oriented
• Working in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Exercising discretion and independent judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Canadian payroll experience

DoorDash Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

Salary Range

$56,600 - $95,000 USD annually

Job Summary

About the Team

 The DoorDash Global Payroll Team is on a mission to deliver accurate, timely, and seamless payroll experiences that support our employees across North America and beyond. We operate at the intersection of Accounting, Equity, HR, Compensation, Legal, and Tax, which gives us a unique opportunity to create value across the organization. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring every employee is paid correctly and on time, while driving scalable, tech-forward payroll solutions. We’re in an exciting period of growth, working to build the framework to operate payroll at scale for one of the fastest-growing companies.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Payroll Analyst to join our North America Payr...

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