Payroll Analyst

DoorDash USA

85d • $56,600 - $95,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience processing complex, multi-state US payrolls (Canadian payroll experience is a plus but not required).
• 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 eager to expand your scope and take on new challenges.

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.

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
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

What This Job Offers