Project Manager, People Compliance

DraftKings Inc.

Project Manager leading global compliance initiatives across HR functions at DraftKings. Ensuring programs are scalable and audit-ready while driving strategy and governance for employment compliance.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,800 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead annual global compliance efforts in partnership with Legal, Payroll, Employee Relations, IT, Finance, HR, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Drive compliance projects that implement scalable practices and procedures aligned with global laws, regulations, and company standards.
Own regulatory reporting, documentation, and HR compliance filings, including EEO-1, Form I-9, BLS, and state- and country-specific reporting — ensuring accuracy, timeliness, audit readiness, and regulatory adherence.
Lead HR audit programs and internal controls, tracking remediation efforts and strengthening governance, documentation, and oversight.
Oversee HR policy and handbook governance, including policy development, updates, and ongoing alignment with current practices and legal requirements.
Build and maintain SOPs, playbooks, and standardized documentation to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across HR compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of progressive experience in HR compliance, immigration, risk management, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in human resource management or a related field.
Deep, hands-on experience managing global operational compliance programs and third-party vendors within regulated, high-volume HR environments.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations, with familiarity across EMEA and APAC jurisdictions.
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
Experience working within HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

bonuses
equity
benefits as applicable

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR complianceregulatory reportingdocumentationaudit programspolicy developmentSOPsoperational compliancerisk managementemployment lawscross-functional project management

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencestakeholder managementorganizational skillscommunication