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DraftKings Inc. · 2 months ago

Talent Acquisition Partner, Executive

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $112K/yr

6+ years exp

DraftKings Inc. is a technology company that is shaping the future through innovation and AI. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, Executive, you will lead executive searches for Director+ roles, build strategic talent pipelines, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience while collaborating with senior leaders and the People Team.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Executive recruitingDiversityInclusionRelationship managementATS proficiencyRecruitment analyticsBusiness acumenCandidate careNetworkingMarket mapping

Required

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