People Business Partner, Merchant S&O - job 1 of 2

As a People Business Partner at DoorDash, your key responsibilities will include coaching leadership on various HR strategies, delivering high-quality advice and counsel to managers, and partnering with leadership to define and execute people strategy OKRs. You’ll also assess employee development needs, facilitate engagement surveys, and collaborate with the Culture and People Growth team to promote inclusion.

To be considered for the People Business Partner role at DoorDash, candidates should possess at least 6 years of HR/Employee Relations experience, with a minimum of 3 years as an HR or ER Business Partner. Familiarity with federal, state, and local labor laws is essential, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

The People Business Partner plays a vital role in enhancing the employee experience at DoorDash by advocating for employee needs, offering insights based on data, and driving initiatives around employee development and inclusion. This role actively seeks to identify and resolve systemic concerns within the organization, ensuring a positive work environment.

At DoorDash, the work culture is dynamic, collaborative, and focused on inclusivity. The company empowers all employees to act as leaders, fosters a sense of ownership, and encourages innovative solutions to challenges. As a People Business Partner, you'll be instrumental in shaping this culture alongside business leaders.

The People Business Partner role at DoorDash offers flexibility, allowing candidates the option to work remotely or in a hybrid model if located near an office hub. There may be occasional travel required.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences in HR and how you've contributed to strategic initiatives. It's important to provide examples of how you've collaborated with leadership to address business challenges and foster an inclusive environment.

Demonstrate your understanding of employee relations by discussing your methods for identifying issues, your problem-solving strategies, and your experience in navigating complex situations while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Share your approach to analyzing workforce data to anticipate needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Highlight how you've worked with leaders to forecast talent requirements and implement effective workforce solutions.

Discuss the metrics and KPIs you utilize to evaluate the effectiveness of various people initiatives, whether they be performance management, employee engagement, or diversity programs. Provide examples where your initiatives drove positive results.

Offer a specific scenario where your advice and insights led to a beneficial decision. Focus on how you used data and your relationship with the leader to guide them toward the solution.

Explain your methodology for addressing resistance, emphasizing your communication skills and ability to foster understanding. Share an example of successfully leading a change initiative and managing stakeholder buy-in.

Empathy is crucial in HR roles. Illustrate how you've practiced empathy in past experiences to understand employee perspectives better and how it has informed your strategy adjustments.

Convey your commitment to continuous learning by discussing the resources, networks, and training you use to remain informed about legislative changes and HR best practices.

Share your strategies for driving diversity and inclusion efforts, including specific programs or initiatives you've implemented and the results they achieved in promoting a supportive workplace.

Express your enthusiasm for DoorDash’s mission and culture. Relate your values to those of the company and discuss how you believe you could contribute to their engaging work environment.