HR Projects Graduate — 18-Month Programme (Dublin)

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

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.