Job Title: People Governance & Insights Specialist – Financial Services
Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 12-14 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Attractive salary & bonus + very strong benefits.
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading organisation within the financial services sector to appoint a People Governance & Insights Specialist. This is a key role within the HR function, offering the opportunity to work at the intersection of people governance, regulatory compliance, and business-focused insights.
This position is a maternity leave cover with a strong handover period and exposure to senior stakeholders. It would suit someone who enjoys working in a structured, regulated environment, with a focus on process improvement, governance, and translating business needs into meaningful reporting and insights.
About the Role
This is a varied and business-facing role with two core areas of responsibility:
People Governance & Regulatory Oversight
- Support and oversee people-related governance processes within a regulated financial services environment
- Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g. regulatory standards, data protection, audit requirements)
- Work closely with Compliance and Data Protection teams on governance-related matters
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal requirements
- Support governance processes related to new hires, certifications, and role requirements
- Contribute to audits and ensure all documentation and processes are robust and well-controlled
People Insights, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Produce regular people reports and dashboards to support business decision-making
- Engage with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate these into practical, usable outputs
- Ensure data integrity across HR systems, identifying and resolving inconsistencies
- Review and improve existing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and better data capture
- Support ongoing enhancements to HR systems and reporting capabilities
- Contribute to projects and initiatives from a people and governance perspective
About You
- Experience in a governance, compliance, HR operations, or business analyst-type role, ideally within financial services or another regulated environment
- Understanding of working within regulatory frameworks (e.g. Central Bank, GDPR, audit environments)
- Strong process mindset with the ability to review, improve, and implement structured ways of working
- Experience producing reports or dashboards, with the ability to translate data into clear, business-relevant insights
- Comfortable working with stakeholders across different functions, including senior leadership
- High attention to detail with a proactive and organised approach
Important to Note
- This is not a pure data analytics role – the focus is on governance, process, and business-facing insights rather than technical data modelling
- You do not need a traditional HR background, but an understanding of HR processes and sensitivity to people data is important
- Experience in a regulated or compliance-driven environment is highly desirable
What’s on Offer
- A highly visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders
- The opportunity to work across governance, reporting, and strategic initiatives
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Hybrid working model (initial on-site presence required for onboarding and handover)
Next Steps
If you are interested in a role that combines governance, process improvement, and people insights within a financial services environment, please apply with your CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details.
