Human Resources Early Talent Leadership Development Program

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we're dedicated to enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

What you'll do:

Eaton, a global energy management leader with $27.4 billion in revenue in 2025, is dedicated to making energy safer, more efficient, and sustainable. With 92,000 employees serving customers in over 180 countries, we are committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment.

Eaton's Human Resources Early Talent Leadership Development Program offers a unique opportunity to kick-start your international career. You'll receive leadership training, personal coaching, and network with senior leaders. Through rotational assignments across various locations and roles, you will develop a broad skill set and prepare for future leadership roles.

Ready to make a real impact and advance your career?

Details:
• Program duration: Two years
• Rotations: Two unique twelve-month assignments in different HR functions
• The program will begin at our Dublin headquarters, where you will work as a Country HR Generalist supporting Eaton Ireland. In this role, you will provide day-to-day HR support to employees, manage key HR processes such as payroll, onboarding, and offboarding, and contribute to the UK & Ireland HRS transformation and harmonization initiatives.
• In the second year of the program, you will relocate to another country within the region, where you will continue to develop either as a Country HR Generalist or as a Junior HR Business Partner
• The program begins in September 2026.

Qualifications:

• Must currently possess or will have obtained a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field by August 2026. A master's degree in these fields is also preferred.
• Work or internship experience is a plus (up to 3 years of experience maximum)

Skills:

• Effective communication
• Proactivity and curiosity
• Ability to learn fast and take challenging tasks
• Desire to build a leadership career in a multinational company
• Flexibility to relocate within the EMEA region during the program

What We Offer:

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
• Work in a company with commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Comprehensive support throughout the relocation process, both during and after the program, tailored to your rotation.
• Exclusive learning curriculum designed to bolster your leadership skills. During the program, you will attend 20 training sessions focused on developing key skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, career management and self-presentation.
• Annual Early Talent Conference and other events to expand your network within Eaton by connecting with senior leaders and fellow participants on key topics - from sustainability and diversity to team management and business development.
• Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally.
• Hybrid worktime model for balancing your work and life.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.