HR Graduate

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 an 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 and PowerPoint for data analysis.
• Available to start on the 1 February 2027.

What you'll gain

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed practical experience in 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, 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.

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.