Employee Relations Senior Specialist fostering a positive workplace culture at DraftKings. Providing coaching, legal compliance support, and facilitating performance management across North America.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted employee relations partner across North America, providing proactive coaching and support to managers and employees to maintain a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Identify and mitigate employment risk by navigating sensitive issues with sound judgment, always fostering a culture of equity, empathy, and accountability
Lead performance management processes in partnership with managers, including reviewing performance improvement plans (PIPs), facilitating performance discussions, and guiding to resolution
Conduct thorough and timely investigations into complex employee concerns and allegations, delivering findings and recommendations that balance fairness and compliance
Act as the main point of contact for employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, employee discipline, accommodations, and the offboarding process
Design and facilitate New Manager Training for newly hired or promoted leaders within assigned business, ensuring consistent understanding of ER expectations and best practices
Maintain best-in-class documentation and case tracking to support legal defensibility, mitigate risk, and ensure operational excellence
Leverage ER data and insights in partnership with HR Business Partners to identify trends, recommend interventions, and support long-term people strategies
Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders to support issue resolution and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, preferably in human resource management or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, or a related field
Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR practices, and compliance across North America
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, influence, and build trust at all levels of the organization
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; comfort with ambiguity and change
Detail-oriented approach to documentation, process, and case tracking
A collaborative mindset and strong partnership orientation with HRBPs, Legal, and business leaders
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