Payroll & HR Co ordinator (15 month FTC)

At Daimler Truck UK Ltd, we are responsible for the Sales and Marketing of Daimler Truck products across the UK, including Mercedes‑Benz Trucks, a brand globally recognised for quality, reliability, and innovation. Our vehicles support a wide range of industries, from logistics and retail to construction and long‑haul transportation, providing customers with efficient, safe and driver‑focused solutions.

We are delighted to share that we have an excellent opportunity for a Payroll & HR Co‑ordinator to join our team at our Head Office in Willen, Milton Keynes on a 15‑month fixed‑term contract. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will deliver a customer‑first, accurate, timely and compliant payroll and HR administrative service to Daimler Truck UK Limited (DTUK) and Daimler Truck Financial Services UK (DTFS).

Payroll & HR Co‑ordinator

• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the monthly UK employee and monthly Ex-pat Payroll.
• Ensure that all internal and external payroll deadlines are adhered to, including those provided by our third‑party payroll provider.
• Provide accurate and timely management reporting information as requested, including the provision of monthly reconciliation and pensions reports.
• Liaise with third party payroll provider and pensions provider to ensure accurate monthly contributions files are uploaded in a timely manner.
• Ensure all payroll records are maintained in accordance with legal and HMRC guidance.
• Coordinate and work with our external payroll provider to deliver the annual P11d process for colleagues.
• Work with the Reward Partner to ensure the accurate and timely processing of Annual Salary and Bonus awards.
• Support the annual renewal of colleague benefits along with the Reward Partner.
• Continuously review and improve existing payroll procedures to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy.
• Be the first point of contact for all payroll‑related queries.

• Provide HR administrative services for all aspects of the colleague lifecycle, including day‑to‑day changes and cyclical activities such as salary reviews and bonuses.
• Deliver up to date organisational charts on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure written HR changes are actioned in a timely, accurate and effective manner.
• Identify efficiencies with processes and tasks, initiating improvements where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of systems and processes within HR to enable support to the wider HR department.
• Demonstrate awareness of HR policies to provide first line advice to colleagues.
• Support with the setting up of new HR suppliers and supporting the HR team with HR‑related in‑systems work.
• Responsible for ensuring that our local organisational structure is accurately reflected in our global HR System, liaising with the Daimler Truck AG Organisational Structure team as necessary.
• Responsible for running regular and ad hoc HR reporting for the HR team and the wider business.

We’re looking for an organised and detail‑focused Payroll & HR Co‑ordinator with hands‑on experience managing an outsourced payroll. You’ll have a strong understanding of payroll administration within a confidential and compliant environment, and the confidence to work closely with external providers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and maintain high service standards.

Alongside payroll, this role plays a key part in delivering high‑quality HR administration. You’ll provide accurate and timely support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are completed efficiently and in line with UK legislation and company policies. Handling sensitive information with care and working at pace will come naturally to you.

You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and comfortable managing employee data, reports and documentation. A CIPD Level 3 and/or payroll qualification would be an advantage, but isn’t essential. What matters most is a customer‑first mindset and an understanding of how effective HR and payroll administration contributes to a positive employee experience.

You’ll be highly organised, proactive and solutions‑focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and take ownership of your work. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the confidence to build effective relationships at all levels. As a collaborative team player, you’ll be willing to support colleagues, share knowledge and take accountability for delivering HR and payroll administration to a consistently high standard.

Alongside the opportunity to work for a great business that is passionate about everything we do, we offer a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus structure. You’ll be able to join our pension scheme, and you’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays and hybrid working based out of our Head Office in Willen, Milton Keynes. You’ll also have access to a range of voluntary benefits that you can choose from to suit your lifestyle.

We’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, with access to colleague wellbeing resources including our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders. We’re invested in your growth too, providing the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

Once you click apply, we’ll take you through to the Daimler Truck careers portal. Here, you’ll need to complete a short application form, attach your current CV. Simple. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn @ Daimler Trucks UK Ltd.