AI-Driven Talent Acquisition Specialist

DraftKings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to shape teams with end-to-end recruiting and talent-market insights. You’ll partner with hiring leaders, translating priorities into focused strategies and building strong pipelines.

You’ll move beyond transactional recruiting by leveraging data, AI-enabled tools and human connection to deliver exceptional talent experiences that support DraftKings’ growth and competitive edge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in a high-growth environment
• Ability to turn ambiguous hiring needs into structured talent strategies
• Experience owning full-cycle searches for technology, analytics roles
• Strong research, data analysis and talent intelligence skills
• Experience engaging talent, building pipelines and proactive sourcing
• Comfort using AI-enabled recruiting tools to improve quality, speed and experience

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end searches from intake to hire with measurable success
• Translate business needs into focused talent strategies and engage high-quality talent
• Guide stakeholders through the hiring process and adapt to evolving priorities
• Map talent markets, identify emerging pools and cultivate relationships
• Maintain momentum and accountability across the recruitment lifecycle
• Apply AI and recruiting technology to strengthen research, sourcing, and workflow efficiency
• Collaborate across Talent Advisory & Delivery, People Teams and geographies
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and translate insights into action
• Create strong candidate and stakeholder experiences through clear communication

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent intelligence

Partnership with hiring leaders

Data-driven decision making

AI-enabled recruiting tools

Workday experience

Sourcing and pipeline building

Stakeholder management

Research and market mapping

Communication and empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

DraftKings is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to shape teams with end-to-end recruiting and talent-market insights. You’ll partner with hiring leaders, translating priorities into focused strategies and building strong pipelines.

You’ll move beyond transactional recruiting by leveraging data, AI-enabled tools and human connection to deliver exceptional talent experiences that support DraftKings’ growth and competitive edge.