HR Graduate

U.S. Bank; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

CIPD qualification support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Dublin's Cherrywood area hosts an 18-month HR Graduate Programme focused on project and programme management. You will join the HR team, supporting initiatives that advance our People strategy and business priorities.

Through hands-on experience, structured development, and exposure to HR functions, you will build HR knowledge and project-management capability, with a CIPD qualification as part of the programme.

Qualifications

• Degree or master's in HR, Business/Management, or Psychology.
• Interest in HR and project management career.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Data fluency and ability to present insights.
• Collaborative and stakeholder-focused.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis.
• Available to start on 1 Feb 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support HR projects and programmes from initiation to implementation.
• Develop project plans and track milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate meetings and activities with HR and business stakeholders.
• Gather and analyse people data to measure progress and inform decisions.
• Prepare project updates, presentations, and communications.
• Support change management and communications activities.
• Build relationships across HR functions and business areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Take increasing ownership of project activities as you develop.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Curiosity & initiative

MS 365 proficiency

Education

HR/Business degree

Psychology degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis tools

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 recognize 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.