HR Graduate Opportunities 2025
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
At EirGrid Group, we develop, operate, and enhance the electricity grid and market across Ireland. As we lead the transition to a low-carbon future, we depend on the talent, energy, and commitment of our people to deliver a resilient and sustainable power system.
Our People & Capability Office team plays a critical role in supporting this mission by building a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged organisation.Programme Overview
Our two-year rotational programme is designed to provide recent graduates with broad exposure across the People & Capability Office. During the programme, you will rotate through key areas of HR including Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Learning & Development and Internal Engagements/Organisational Development, gaining valuable experience, mentorship, and insight into how HR enables our business to succeed.What You’ll Do
Across your three rotations, you will:
Talent Acquisition
- Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including coordination of interviews, psychometric assessments, and university outreach.
- Assist with screening applications for graduate, intern, and early talent programmes.
- Help manage our candidate engagement, ensuring a positive experience throughout the hiring journey.
- Support HR systems and processes including onboarding, data management, and employee lifecycle administration (starters, movers, leavers).
- Contribute to process improvements and data accuracy across all HR touchpoints.
- Assist in maintaining and auditing personnel records and documentation.
- Support the planning and delivery of employee engagement initiatives and events.
- Assist with diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes, including data reporting and internal communications.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our internal communications channels and engagement strategy.
- Respond to employee queries in the learning mailbox
- Manage users on the EirGrid learning portal
- Create events on the EirGrid learning portal
- Maintain up-to-date trackers relating to education support applications
- Support coordination of learning events
- Support the learning team in delivering new learning initiatives and programmes
- A structured two-year programme with three rotations across the People & Capability Office.
- A dedicated mentor and buddy to support your development.
- Permanent role upon successful completion of the programme.
- Exposure to high-impact work in a fast-paced, innovative organisation.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, educational assistance, and diversity networks.
- Participation in regular networking, engagement events, and development workshops with fellow graduates and interns.
- Annual performance related bonus
- Complimentary restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and barista coffee.
- Educational assistance for continuous learning relevant to your role and access to LinkedIn learning.
- Flexible working with up to 3 days a week from home.
- Opportunity to work from abroad for a certain number of days each year.
- Annual leave of 25 days per annum and 2 company days.
- Technology such as a work laptop and iPhone.
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives and the opportunity to be part of our networks to make an impact on our workplace.
- Structured rotations to give you the opportunity to work across key parts of our business.
- Early finish on Fridays before summer Bank Holiday weekends.
- Support for your wellbeing with our employee assistance program.
- And more!
- A Level 8 degree or higher (2:1 minimum, expected or attained) in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine interest in HR and the energy sector.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- A team player with a strong sense of accountability and initiative.
- Available to start in 2025
Applications (CV with cover letter) should include the following information:
- A full breakdown of results per subject/per year of study
- Details of projects undertaken during studies to date
- An outline of how you anticipate using your skills within a HR Function
- An outline of why you would like to join EirGrid
19th September 2025We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process