ER & HR Governance Partner - Hybrid Dublin

National Lottery; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discounted gym membership

Eyesite eye tests

Flu vaccinations

Paid sick benefit

Pension and financial advice

Job summary

National Lottery in Ireland is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide expert support to managers in a regulated, unionised environment. You will manage ER casework, advocate union engagement, and ensure strong policy compliance, controls and audits, while partnering with HR colleagues to strengthen governance and improve processes.

This role requires solid ER experience, knowledge of Irish employment law, and a CIPD qualification.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in an Employee Relations focused HR role.
• Practical experience working within a unionised environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and ER scenarios.
• Experience supporting audits, governance requirements and compliance activities.
• Exposure to HR operations or a shared services environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and clear communication.
• Discretion, confidentiality and GDPR awareness are essential.
• A degree in HR or related discipline, and a CIPD qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to managers across Employee Relations matters with fair, timely case management.
• Lead and manage ER cases including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations and absence.
• Support Industrial Relations activities, including union meetings and IR queries.
• Strengthen governance by supporting audits, HR controls and documentation.
• Contribute to development and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Act as escalation point for complex HR queries and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Employee relations

Unionised environment

Stakeholder management

Discretion & confidentiality

GDPR awareness

Education

Degree in HR or related discipline

CIPD qualification

Job description

National Lottery in Ireland is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide expert support to managers in a regulated, unionised environment. You will manage ER casework, advocate union engagement, and ensure strong policy compliance, controls and audits, while partnering with HR colleagues to strengthen governance and improve processes.

This role requires solid ER experience, knowledge of Irish employment law, and a CIPD qualification.