Director, HR Business Partnership

Position Overview

At DraftKings, AI is at the core of our innovative journey—powering today’s operations and shaping a transformative future. As a Director, HR Business Partnerships, you will deliver world-class global People, Culture, and Talent strategies in close partnership with our Chief Customer Officer and senior leaders. You will shape and execute organizational and talent strategies, drive transformational change, and enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational health.

Join a dynamic team that embraces emerging technology and bold ideas to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to shape and execute organizational and talent strategies by offering proactive thought leadership and scalable People solutions.
• Serve as a credible advisor to executives, providing coaching, insight, and guidance to improve leadership effectiveness and organizational health.
• Identify cross-functional patterns, opportunities, and risks beyond your immediate business alignment, and influence enterprise-level solutions.
• Provide thought leadership across talent management, organizational design, change management, workforce planning, and compensation.
• Use data strategically to diagnose trends, build persuasive business cases, and influence leadership decisions on talent strategy.
• Lead complex change initiatives by developing frameworks and communication strategies that drive results.
• Innovate and support the broader People Team in scaling tools, processes, and programs to deliver efficient, repeatable, high-quality People experiences.
• Mentor and build HR Business Partnership capability within the team, nurturing both direct and indirect reports.

Required Qualifications

• Deep understanding of business strategy, financial drivers, and workforce dynamics, with the ability to translate these into aligned People strategies.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to zoom out and recommend organizational improvements based on qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Proven ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into compelling business cases and strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for strategic storytelling that clarifies complex insights.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that require facilitation, alignment building, and long-term strategy execution.
• Strong resilience and a solution-oriented mindset under pressure.
• A collaborative and transparent leadership style with proven influence across various teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to engage with teams and leaders globally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: 176,400.00 USD - 220,500.00 USD per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
• Compensation is determined by role, level, and location; additional factors include job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency, with guidance provided if applicable.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Non-compliance with this requirement is subject to legal penalties.