Compensation Specialist

We're growing rapidly and are searching for a Compensation Specialist to join our Total Rewards organization. In this role, you will contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of DraftKings’ global compensation programs. You’ll be a trusted partner to HR and business stakeholders by providing expertise in benchmarking, job architecture, salary structures, and compensation planning cycles. You’ll also help strengthen data-driven decision making through analytics and reporting, ensuring our compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, and compliant.

Must Have

• Provide compensation consulting and support for HR Business Partners and Talent Partners on compensation-related questions.
• Conduct benchmarking and market pricing for new and existing roles; develop insights and recommendations based on survey data.
• Support the administration of annual and mid-year compensation programs, including merit, bonus, and equity.
• Assist in maintaining DraftKings’ job architecture and salary structures, ensuring consistency and market competitiveness.
• Partner with HR Technology and People Analytics teams to enhance compensation-related reporting, dashboards, and data integrity.
• Assist in compliance activities, including pay equity analyses and adherence to state, federal, and global compensation regulations.
• Support the creation and delivery of compensation communications, tools, and training for managers and employees.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives to continuously evolve DraftKings’ compensation philosophy and programs.
• 4–6 years of broad-based compensation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Workday or other enterprise HRIS systems.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and ability to analyze, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Solid understanding of compensation principles, benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay structures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who can partner effectively across HR and business teams.

Good to Have

• High-growth, tech, or retail industry experience preferred.

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The Crown Is Yours

We're growing rapidly and are searching for a Compensation Specialist to join our Total Rewards organization. In this role, you will contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of DraftKings’ global compensation programs. You’ll be a trusted partner to HR and business stakeholders by providing expertise in benchmarking, job architecture, salary structures, and compensation planning cycles. You’ll also help strengthen data-driven decision making through analytics and reporting, ensuring our compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, and compliant.

What you’ll do as a Compensation Specialist

• Provide compensation consulting and support for HR Business Partners and Talent Partners on compensation-related questions.
• Conduct benchmarking and market pricing for new and existing roles; develop insights and recommendations based on survey data.
• Support the administration of annual and mid-year compensation programs, including merit, bonus, and equity.
• Assist in maintaining DraftKings’ job architecture and salary structures, ensuring consistency and market competitiveness.
• Partner with HR Technology and People Analytics teams to enhance compensation-related reporting, dashboards, and data integrity.
• Assist in compliance activities, including pay equity analyses and adherence to state, federal, and global compensation regulations.
• Support the creation and delivery of compensation communications, tools, and training for managers and employees.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives to continuously evolve DraftKings’ compensation philosophy and programs.

What you’ll bring

• 4–6 years of broad-based compensation experience; high-growth, tech, or retail industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Workday or other enterprise HRIS systems.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and ability to analyze, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Solid understanding of compensation principles, benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay structures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who can partner effectively across HR and business teams.
• A collaborative and curious mindset, with a drive to improve processes and deliver value.

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