HR Graduate

U.S. Bank National Association; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank is launching an 18-month Graduate Programme in Human Resources based in Cherrywood, Dublin. You will gain broad exposure to HR and project management, supporting People strategy and business priorities.

The programme combines hands-on experience with structured development and will lead to a CIPD qualification. Applicants should have a degree in HR/Business/Management or related fields, strong communication, data skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Curiosity about people, business and how projects drive change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with data and presenting information clearly.
• Collaborative approach and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Availability to start on 1 Feb 2027.
• Graduate in 2025/2026 with 1 year or less experience.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of HR projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and project activities with HR and stakeholders.
• Gather and analyse people data to measure progress.
• Prepare project updates, presentations and communications for stakeholders.
• Support change management and embed HR initiatives.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across different HR functions and business areas.

Skills

Curiosity

Organisation

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft 365

Start Feb 2027

Education

HR/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other.

We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation.

We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do.

Job Description

The Human Resources team supports employees throughout their career with U.S. Bank, from recruitment and onboarding through to learning, & development, talent, employee relations, total rewards, organisational change and HR risk. Our goal is to create an environment where our people and our business can thrive.

Based in Cherrywood, Dublin you will join our HR team on a 18 month Graduate Programme designed to give you broad exposure to Human Resources, with a particular focus on project and programme management.

You will work alongside HR colleagues and business stakeholders, supporting projects that help deliver our People strategy and wider business priorities.

Through a combination of hands‑on experience, structured development and exposure to different areas of HR, you will build both your HR knowledge and project management capability.

What you'll learn and experience

During the programme, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support the planning and delivery of HR projects and programmes from initiation through to implementation.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, actions, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and project activities involving colleagues across HR and the wider business.
• Gather and analyse people data to help measure progress and support decision-making.
• Prepare project updates, presentations and communications for a range of stakeholders.
• Support change management and communications activities to help embed new HR initiatives.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across different HR functions and business areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the employee experience.
• Take increasing ownership of project activities as your knowledge, confidence and experience develop.
• Complete a CIPD qualification as part of the programme, supporting your professional development and building your knowledge of HR best practice.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is curious about people, business and how projects can drive change. You don't need to start the programme as an HR or project management expert. We'll support you in developing those skills.

You'll ideally bring:

• An degree/masters in HR, Business/Management, Psychology or another relevant discipline.
• A strong interest in developing a career in Human Resources and project management.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with data and presenting information clearly.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in working with different teams and stakeholders.
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis
• Available to start on the 1 Feb 2027

What you'll gain

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed practical experience of delivering HR projects, managing stakeholders, using data to inform decisions and supporting organisational change, alongside a broad understanding of how different HR functions work together to deliver a People strategy.

Few more details

• 18 month fixed term contract
• Location: Cherrywood. The role offers a hybrid / flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
• Ideally graduated in 2025 or 2026 with 1 year or less experience.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in Ireland.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.

• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognise both individual and company performance.

• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).

• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.

• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.