Director Of HR

DraftKings - East St. Louis, IL

Full-time - Manager

East St. Louis, IL

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

The Director of Human Resources is a key leader within the company operations, responsible for overseeing the daily workflow of the HR department. This role is crucial in maintaining compliance with all Federal, State, and local labor laws as well as licensing regulations. The Director will review departmental policies and procedures, conduct departmental budget analysis, and effectively communicate with other departmental leaders regarding operational tasks and events. This position also involves managing team member productivity, training, and hiring processes. In collaboration with the General Manager, the Director will develop and implement strategic plans aimed at building and maintaining a positive company culture and ethical standards. Essential functions of this role include conducting regular departmental meetings, scheduling and facilitating team member meetings and trainings, and ensuring that the company remains compliant with all mandatory licensing and legal requirements. The Director will oversee the company's recruitment, training, payroll, workers compensation, leave, and benefit programs, while also managing all disciplinary actions and separations of team members in accordance with company policy. The Director is expected to foster and maintain effective working relationships between peers, team members, and vendors within the company. They will also be responsible for training all team members within the department to uphold company service standards, creating and updating departmental policies and procedures, and demonstrating effective time management skills to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. Additionally, the Director will analyze and make recommendations regarding the department budget, manage departmental equipment, and ensure that direct reports receive constructive coaching sessions as needed. Problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential, as the Director will need to assess situations, consider alternatives, and seek guidance when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow of the HR department.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local labor laws and licensing regulations.
• Review departmental policies and procedures, and conduct departmental budget analysis.
• Communicate effectively with other departmental leaders regarding operational tasks and events.
• Manage team member productivity, training, and hiring processes.
• Work with the General Manager to develop and implement strategic plans for company culture and ethics.
• Conduct regular departmental meetings and facilitate team member trainings.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory licensing and legal requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, training, payroll, workers compensation, leave, and benefit programs.
• Manage disciplinary actions and separations of team members according to company policy.
• Foster effective working relationships between peers, team members, and vendors.
• Train team members to uphold company service standards.
• Create and update departmental policies and procedures for effectiveness and relevance.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills to achieve productivity and efficiency.
• Analyze and make recommendations towards department budget.
• Manage departmental equipment and ensure it is in good working condition.
• Develop and execute best practices for HR operations.
• Approve and review team member's time and attendance records.
• Provide constructive coaching sessions to direct reports as needed.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Requirements

• 3 years of HR management experience required.
• SHRM or HRCI Certification preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a state Gaming License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or related software.
• Advanced computer skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health packages including a free option for full-time Team Members
• Flex Time Off