Development Associate, Human Resources

Are you interested in joining the Trustmark new graduate development program which focuses on developing your career in Industrial/Organizational Psychology? The first twelve months of your employment will be partnered with a leadership curriculum, enabling you to gain a solid foundation in the financial services industry and develops future leaders.  Would you like the opportunity for personal and professional development, 1:1 mentorship, hands-on assignments, industry specific seminars, community involvement and exposure to senior leadership? If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then apply today for the Trustmark Development Program - Human Resources position.

• As a participant in the Human Resources Development Program, you will work within our Organizational Development department where you will assist the Talent Development Manager in performing OD interventions such as the Team Effectiveness and Assessment Services process, change management activities and other types of interventions as needed.
• Perform, coordinate and administer various OD functions to include career counseling and coaching, 360 assessments, succession planning, and any additional activities that management deems necessary.
• Work with Trustmark's development programs (Emerging Talent, Development Associate Program, Interns, Co-ops, and Technical Development Analyst, CRMA) by coordinating the program schedules , working with HR and Training and related business units.

Trustmark focuses on program participants who have a demonstrated strong work ethic and leadership skills through academic performance, work experience and campus involvement. In addition, interested students should also:

• Earned a Master’s Degree in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, Applied Psychology or Human Resources with an emphasis in Organizational Development a minimum GPA of 3.0 
• Scheduled to graduate on or before May 2026
• Prior experience with Excel with an ability to learn Pivot tables, v-look ups, etc.
• Detail oriented, organized, analytical and demonstrated problem solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to handle complex projects with a sense of urgency, confidentiality, adaptability to change, innovation, tech savvy and results oriented
• Internship or prior work experience a plus
• Enthusiasm and genuine interest in developing a career with Trustmark and the financial industry

Full- Time position located in Jackson, MS.

Must be able to start June 1, 2026

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse, while viewing computer screens. 

Note: This is a brief description of this position and is not limited to those described herein. Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment