HR Graduate at Mercedes

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains is part of the Mercedes team that from 2014 won 8 consecutive Formula 1 Constructors World Championships and 7 Drivers World Championships; plus 2 Formula E Drivers and Constructors World Championships; all whilst developing some ground breaking road car technology for the wider Mercedes family. We are on a mission to raise the bar again as we strive to win further World Championships.

We are now offering a 2-year HR Graduate Scheme within our Human Resources department, designed to provide you with a broad foundation of how such a team operates to support a high-performance culture.

This is a broad ranging entry level HR role within a strong and established HR department, where you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop on the job, whilst following a formal CIPD accredited course of study. All within a performance lead, best in class environment.

The role will be anchored in day to day administration, and as such you will support, maintain and create employee records, contracts of employment, HR systems, reports and policies. Given the varied nature of the role you will also support a range of HR activities across all areas of HR including Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Employee Relations and Learning & Development allowing you to gain a rounded professional foundation.

What characteristics are we looking for?

• A willingness to learn with a positive can do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence, so that you are comfortable to respectfully challenge or be challenged
• Willingness to put forward fresh perspectives and think outside the box
• Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to observe and question to provide the best solution

What educational background are we looking for?

• A degree (1 st or 2:1) in a Human Resources or Business Studies

What can we offer you?

Benefits

In addition to the outstanding work environment (restaurant, gym etc) and opportunity for early career professional growth HPP offers a comprehensive range of benefits:

• A salary of £33,000 pa
• Staff bonus
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Private medical scheme (including digital GP)
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts