DraftKings
Talent Acquisition Partner, Executive
DraftKings, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02298
The Crown Is Yours
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end executive searches for Director+ positions, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to align hiring strategies with business objectives. Build and sustain strategic talent pipelines for critical executive roles, using advanced sourcing techniques, networking, market mapping, and competitive intelligence. Apply a diversity-first lens to all recruiting activities, ensuring inclusive processes and representation at the leadership level. Deliver a concierge-style candidate experience, marked by thoughtful, timely communication and high-touch engagement at every stage. Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior business leaders and the People Leadership Team, advising on talent availability, succession pipelines, and market trends. Partner with the Senior Executive Recruiter on cross-functional projects and executive search initiatives, including research, outreach, and relationship management. Use data and insights to inform decision-making, measure effectiveness, and optimize executive search processes. Influence and enable interview teams and stakeholders to deliver a consistent, equitable, and exceptional experience for candidates. Collaborate across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, People Analytics, and Workforce Planning to ensure executive hiring strategies align with long-term organizational goals. What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree is preferred. A minimum of 6 years of experience in recruiting, with at least 3 years focused on executive or senior-level hiring (Director+), ideally in a high-growth, matrixed environment. A minimum of 3 years in a corporate setting. Demonstrated success in executive sourcing, pipeline development, and relationship-based recruiting with senior-level talent. Track record of applying a diversity and inclusion lens to executive searches, from outreach through to final selection. Exceptional ability to influence and advise executives, balancing business needs with market realities and talent insights. Strong skills in relationship management and candidate care, ensuring every interaction reflects DraftKings' brand and values. Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with strong business acumen and curiosity to learn across industries. Proficiency with ATS (Workday preferred) and CRM systems, sourcing platforms, and recruitment analytics tools. A reputation for confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive executive-level matters. Join Our Team
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.
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At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end executive searches for Director+ positions, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to align hiring strategies with business objectives. Build and sustain strategic talent pipelines for critical executive roles, using advanced sourcing techniques, networking, market mapping, and competitive intelligence. Apply a diversity-first lens to all recruiting activities, ensuring inclusive processes and representation at the leadership level. Deliver a concierge-style candidate experience, marked by thoughtful, timely communication and high-touch engagement at every stage. Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior business leaders and the People Leadership Team, advising on talent availability, succession pipelines, and market trends. Partner with the Senior Executive Recruiter on cross-functional projects and executive search initiatives, including research, outreach, and relationship management. Use data and insights to inform decision-making, measure effectiveness, and optimize executive search processes. Influence and enable interview teams and stakeholders to deliver a consistent, equitable, and exceptional experience for candidates. Collaborate across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, People Analytics, and Workforce Planning to ensure executive hiring strategies align with long-term organizational goals. What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree is preferred. A minimum of 6 years of experience in recruiting, with at least 3 years focused on executive or senior-level hiring (Director+), ideally in a high-growth, matrixed environment. A minimum of 3 years in a corporate setting. Demonstrated success in executive sourcing, pipeline development, and relationship-based recruiting with senior-level talent. Track record of applying a diversity and inclusion lens to executive searches, from outreach through to final selection. Exceptional ability to influence and advise executives, balancing business needs with market realities and talent insights. Strong skills in relationship management and candidate care, ensuring every interaction reflects DraftKings' brand and values. Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with strong business acumen and curiosity to learn across industries. Proficiency with ATS (Workday preferred) and CRM systems, sourcing platforms, and recruitment analytics tools. A reputation for confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive executive-level matters. Join Our Team
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.
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