Human Resources Associate Development Program

Job Description

Human Resources Associate Development Program 2027 | Citizens

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Citizens, located in Johnston, RI. Citizens is a large financial institution focused on developing the next generation of leaders. This program offers a unique opportunity to jumpstart your career through hands-on, impactful projects, comprehensive training, and exposure to executive leadership, paving the way for a robust career within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Johnston, RI
• Pay: $70000 yearly
• Mission: To provide a foundational understanding of Human Resources functions within a large financial institution and develop future HR leaders.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analysis: Conduct competitor analysis to inform future Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand Marketing strategies.
• Data Management: Build dashboards for external market data to provide the Talent Acquisition team with valuable market insights.
• Reporting: Interpret data and prepare materials for critical leadership meetings.
• Research & Strategy: Conduct research and provide recommendations in areas such as colleague experience and early career development.
• Project Management: Drive a variety of compensation-related projects, including survey participation, external market competitiveness evaluations, internal equity analyses, incentive program evaluation, and the annual performance review process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related major, with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or recent graduate, and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: Entry-level position for individuals ready to jumpstart their career.
• Skills: Analytical and innovative thinking, effective communication, leadership, learning agility, project management, relationship building, and a strategic approach, coupled with knowledge of Human Resources and a strong passion for the field.
• Bonus: Prior internship or other relevant corporate exposure.