Benefits Specialist

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As a Benefits Specialist, you'll be the go-to expert for supporting our people through life's moments. You'll play a key role in administering U.S. leave of absence (LOA) programs and health and welfare benefits, while championing wellbeing initiatives across the company. In this role, you'll guide our teams through navigating leave processes with empathy, enhancing benefit offerings with precision, and communicating programs clearly and effectively. You'll collaborate cross-functionally and with external vendors to deliver a seamless, supportive benefits experience.

What You'll Do as a Benefits Specialist

• Administer and manage U.S. leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, parental leave, and company-sponsored or state-mandated leaves.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees and managers throughout the leave lifecycle, including eligibility, documentation, tracking, and return-to-work coordination.
• Partner with third-party administrators to ensure timely, accurate leave processing and service delivery.
• Support day-to-day administration of health and welfare benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental benefits.
• Coordinate logistics for open enrollment, benefit renewals, plan audits, and vendor relationships.
• Lead communications related to benefits, leaves, and wellbeing in clear, accessible formats for all employees.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate wellbeing programs that promote mental, physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Organize wellness events and manage vendor partnerships for initiatives such as EAP, fitness programs, and financial planning sessions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience administering employee benefits, with a focus on LOA and health and welfare plans.
• Strong understanding of federal and state leave laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, CFRA) and benefits compliance (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
• Experience working with third-party vendors and benefits brokers.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems such as Workday, ADP, or SAP, along with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex policies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.
• A passion for improving the employee experience through empathetic service and thoughtful benefit offerings.

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is 88,000.00 USD - 110,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About Us

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It’s simple, at DraftKings, we believe life’s more fun with skin in the game. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the globe, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do, and think you will too.