About this role
<div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The HR Governance Specialist will contribute to the design and operation of the governance structure, strengthening control standards, improving evidence and assurance discipline, and integrating Engineering & Major Projects HR governance activities into the ESB enterprise-wide GRC framework and the ESB Second Line HR Governance Model. As a key member of the business unit HR Team, the HR Governance Specialist will report directly to the EMP HR Manager and will work closely with the HR Governance, Compliance & Risk Manager, People & Sustainability to manage the governance, assurance and risk framework for Engineering & Major Projects (EMP). This will include leading the 2nd line assurance cycle, including quarterly reviews, thematic reviews, evidence sampling, control effectiveness assessments and follow-up of actions. They will constructively challenge 1st Line owners on control operation, evidence quality, issue management, timeliness and closure of remediation actions. The role holder is responsible for best practice HR policy compliance, formulation and delivery for the business. They are also accountable for managing the production of local HR metrics and support the business resource plan delivery. The position requires exercising good judgement, cross-functional collaboration and technical depth in governance, risk, control design, assurance and HR operating practices</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></span></p> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In collaboration with first line owners, provide compliance assurance to EMP HRM/SMT and P&S Governance Manager by designing and implementing the governance framework to monitor: </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">key HR processes such as SRP implementation, movers, joiners, leavers etc. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">project assignments, secondments, mobility, international HR matters, etc. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Produce concise KPI/KRI reporting on control health, exceptions, assurance coverage and remediation status. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify trends, recurring exceptions and systemic weaknesses, escalating material issues through agreed governance channels. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Simplify, standardise and strengthen HR governance processes while maintaining appropriate control rigour. Co-ordinate and continuously improve the HR audit/local control programme, including corrective actions with EMP SMT, HR and line management. GIA point of contact for HR related audits </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Optimise and streamline key HR and governance processes, using AI and digital tools </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify, scope and implement projects to improve business governance risk and compliance performance</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Skills Knowledge & Experience</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <strong>Essential</strong></span></p> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 5 years relevant experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work cross functionally with colleagues on a variety of projects </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Background in HR and knowledge of HR practice, policies and procedures </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven leadership, relationship management and influencing skills </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Able to demonstrate an understanding of related Legislation and procedures </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Previous experience in reporting, compliance & monitoring progress against policies, procedures and key performance indicators is an advantage. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of HR & Analytics Systems e.g Copilot, MyHR, Excel, Power Bi etc</span></p> </li> </ul> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position will be based in ESB Engineering & Major Projects office, The Sidings Building, Dublin 2. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Reporting To</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Human Resources Manager, Engineering & Major Projects </span></p> <p> </p> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Why Work with Us?</strong> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Career development through mentoring and training </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Sports and Social Clubs </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Networking opportunities </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Credit Union </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Generous Pension </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Access to staff well-being programmes </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Generous parental leave entitlements </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong values-based and inclusive culture </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Salary </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">€59,000 - €70,000 Per annum </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Closing Date </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">14th July 2026 </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Interview </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy: </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Accountable and Ethical </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborative </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Growing and Adaptive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proactive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Respectful and Supportive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">More information available on <a href="https://esb.ie/careers/our-people-promise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Our People Promise</a> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Notes </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>