HR Graduate

US Bank; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

CIPD qualification support

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Ireland is offering an 18-month Graduate Programme in Human Resources, based in Cherrywood, Dublin. You will gain broad exposure to HR with a focus on project and programme management, working with HR colleagues and business stakeholders to deliver the People strategy.

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

Qualifications

• Curious about people, business and how projects can drive change; no expert required initially.
• We’ll support you in developing HR and project management skills.
• Degree/masters in HR, Business/Management, Psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support HR projects and programmes from initiation to implementation.
• Develop project plans, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate meetings and workshops with HR and business stakeholders.
• Gather and analyse people data to track progress and inform decisions.
• Prepare project updates and communications for stakeholders.
• Support change management and embed new HR initiatives.

Skills

Curiosity & initiative

Project management interest

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Data interpretation

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Business/Management/Psychology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

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.
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