HR Placement - Compensation and Benefits

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK offers a 12-month placement in its Compensation and Benefits team. Candidates should pursue a relevant business degree and possess strong analytical skills. The role includes supporting management data creation, managing HR databases, and collaborating with other HR functions. The position offers a salary of £29,000 p/a along with generous benefits including 36 days annual leave and access to an onsite gym.

Benefits

Salary of £29,000 p/a

Collective bonus

36 days annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Onsite gym

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Targeting a 2:1 or above in a relevant business degree.
• Focus and resourcefulness to deliver results.
• Ability to evaluate and understand data quickly.
• Technology-focused approach towards improvements.
• Driven and curious individual in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the C&B team by creating and analysing management data.
• Manage bespoke HR databases and IT solutions.
• Gain Supplier Management experience.
• Support continuous improvement of processes.
• Work closely with Recruitment and Employee Relations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Relevant business degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Placement Overview

The 12 month placement within our C&B team is designed to provide you with the foundation of how a Compensation and Benefits team operates to support a high performance culture. During your placement you will experience the following tasks: The 12 month placement within our C&B team is designed to provide you with the foundation of how a Compensation and Benefits team operates to support a high performance culture but also provide insight and experience within other areas of HR such as Recruitment and Employment Relations. HPP is part of the Mercedes team that has won eight consecutive Formula 1 World Championships, and Formula E drivers and constructors World Championship for two years running. This placement role primarily focuses on the Compensation & Benefits activities.

Responsibilities

• Actively support the C&B team by creating and analysing management data which is fundamental to us achieving departmental objectives
• Experience managing and maintaining bespoke HR databases and IT solutions, ensuring that information given is captured correctly and effectively
• Gain Supplier Management experience of Discounts, Team Gear, and Occupational health
• Involved in our Continuous Improvement of our processes and procedures
• Work closely with Recruitment and Employee Relations to ensure all employee data is captured across the employee journey at HPP and support with some daily tasks, such as managing the work experience programme
• Dive into company benefits and understand the annual benefit cycle, and work to get employees engaged all the great benefits HPP offers it employees.

Qualifications

• You'll be on target to achieve a 2:1 or above in a relevant business degree
• Determination, resourcefulness and focus, to deliver results on time and with an exceptional level of attention to detail
• The ability to evaluate and understand data and information quickly, using information to identify options, making recommendations and robust decisions
• Technology focused to help develop and improve our processes and procedures
• A passion for continuous improvement in order to seek out new ways to add value to the business
• A willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed
• The confidence to quickly build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast paced environment

Benefits

• A salary of £29,000 p/a
• Collective bonus
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Onsite Gym
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

Application Process

• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
• Psychometric tests will be issued if you pass the first screening stage
• If successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at HPP which will take place January 2026 - March 2026
• If successful your scheme will start in July 2026
• As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.
• Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment and project experience.
• We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background. During your application process we are committed to providing additional support where it may be needed. If you need additional financial support to help attend Assessment Centres and Interviews you can apply to be considered to receive our Interview Travel Bursary which will provide full reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. At the point of a successful invitation to interview please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP.