HR Assistant

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £13.9bn and 128,000 employees in 53 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s, Bürgen and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview Of Role

Location: Allied Bakeries Stoke (Newcastle-under-Lyme)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours

Salary: Up to £30,000, with flexibility for the right candidate

Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, diligent people administrator to join the HR team supporting our bakeries in Stoke and Liverpool. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a company that values its people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Lead HR Business Partner, you will provide an essential HR administration service to the site teams, always ensuring efficiency and compliance. Your day-to-day will involve a wide range of activities across the employee lifecycle including:

1. Answering employee queries and providing guidance on HR-related matters such as policies, procedures, and benefits.
2. HRIS input; processing employee changes, maintaining HR databases, starter and leavers, sick pay reporting and all related documentation.
3. Assisting with internal communications and reward and recognition schemes, ensuring noticeboards are regularly updated.
4. Supporting the site’s health, wellbeing and inclusion and diversity agendas.
5. Assisting with recruitment and selection processes, including screening candidates and scheduling interviews as well as the timely administration of induction and onboarding activities.
6. Taking accurate notes during HR meetings, investigations, disciplinaries, interviews, and other employee-related meetings.

What We're Looking For

Proven HR administrative experience, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Working knowledge of HRIS systems.

Someone who is determined and persistent with a keen eye for detail, understanding the importance of handling sensitive information confidentially.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organisation.

Basic knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and best practices. Level 3 CIPD would be advantageous, but not essential.

Why Join Us?

We know that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer:

1. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays off – time to relax and recharge!
2. Health & Wellbeing Support – Access to a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests & more!
3. Pension & Life Assurance – Up to 10% employer contributions to secure your future.
4. Retail Discounts – Save at Asda, Tesco, M&S, Currys & 500+ other retailers!
5. Career Development – Grow with us through development & training opportunities.
6. Financial Wellbeing Support – Affordable loans, free financial education & budgeting tools.
7. Green Benefits – Save up to 40% on an electric car or get a great deal on a bike.
8. Loyalty rewards – We celebrate milestones with recognition and gifts.
9. Recognition & Awards – Your hard work won’t go unnoticed!
10. Charitable Giving – Support Save the Children through payroll donations.

Apply today and become part of a team that respects your ideas and supports your career growth.