People Operations Specialist

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

As a People Operations Specialist, you will support the People Team in managing employee lifecycle events like onboarding, job changes, and separations through our internal employee case management systems and our HRIS system, Workday. In this role, you’ll respond to employees, managers, and other internal stakeholders based on service-level agreements and best practices.  You will contribute to process improvement, and through operational excellence will help DraftKings achieve the best results.

What you’ll do as a People Operations Specialist

• You will be responsible for employee lifecycle processes and documentation: hirings, terminations, time off and leave of absence management, addendums, etc.

• Working with internal company HCM system – Workday

• Resolving employees’ queries through the Freshservice ticketing system

• Handling onboarding for new hires

• Closely collaborating with Finance, Payroll, People, Legal teams, and other stakeholders from the business

• People Operations Auditing and reporting

• Stock Grant auditing

• Providing administrative support to People team members, managers, and employees

• Monitoring changes in local employment legislation

• Participating in systems configuration changes, projects, and meetings to help roll out new processes

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in HR Management, Economics, or Business Administration

• Professional experience – at least 2 years in the same or similar position

• Fluency in English language

• Excellent communication skills

• Collaborative, positive, and people-oriented personality

• Workday or similar HCM experience preferred

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We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.