AI Governance Specialist

Location: Cork, Ireland; hybrid role with 2 days a week on site in Cork

Company

hirify.global develops hardware and software products across Gaming, Hardware, Software, and hirify.global for Business.

What you will do

• Review and improve the completeness and accuracy of the global AI Inventory, identify gaps with business owners and engineering teams, and update related procedures and documentation.
• Support AI risk assessments, help system owners address identified risks, establish documentation and controls, and track mitigation actions through completion.
• Coordinate the rollout of AI content labelling requirements, including Design Guidelines, training, technical controls, tools, and onboarding.
• Evaluate AI vendor submissions, manage the review queue, assess vendor responses and risks, and track agreed risk treatment plans.
• Drive AI Governance projects across multiple teams and time zones, managing timelines, stakeholders, deliverables, and process improvements.
• Provide practical advice on enterprise, public, and product-specific AI use, contribute to training materials, and support the AI Champions network.

Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification in Law, Business, Technology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in AI governance, privacy, compliance, risk, or a technology-focused legal role.
• Working knowledge of the EU AI Act and AI governance best practices, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and guidance.
• Project management experience, including delivering multiple workstreams to deadlines and driving cross-functional action.
• Technical aptitude, including the ability to read technical and vendor documentation and ask engineers and product teams clear questions about AI systems.
• Strong critical thinking, including identifying omissions, challenging business units for clarity, finding gaps in vendor evidence, and assessing residual risks.
• Excellent communication skills, including translating legal concepts for technical teams and preparing training materials for non-specialists.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and be effective with minimal onboarding.

Nice to have

• Technical skills for automating manual governance tasks, such as scripting, workflow automation, dashboards, or reminders.
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection, including GDPR, copyright, or intellectual property.
• Experience with AI inventories, impact assessments, mitigation tracking, or governance process improvement.
• Availability to start at short notice.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with remote and on-premises arrangements depending on the team or department.
• Flexible working environments and support for collaboration from different locations.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits packages that vary by location.
• Support for physical, financial, emotional, intellectual, and social wellbeing.
• Inclusive culture focused on collaboration, diversity, openness, and employee wellbeing.