At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.
Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.
The Recipe
We’re looking for an experienced, confident, and people-focused HR Officer (internally known as People Advisor) to join our Enfield bakery, an operational environment where no two days look the same.
You’ll be joining an established onsite HR team, including HR Operations, L&D, and People Services, so although the role is hands-on and autonomous, you’ll never be without support.
Around 75% of your role will focus on Employee Relations case management, supporting a predominantly manual workforce across a wide range of day-to-day challenges. The remaining part of the role offers the chance to get involved in culture, wellbeing, engagement, and network-wide initiatives, especially in this exciting milestone year as Warburtons celebrates 150 years, and Enfield celebrates 25 years.
This is an opportunity to influence, support, coach, and challenge managers at every level, while developing your own career through meaningful exposure to HR generalist roles.
The Role
ER Case Management
Manage a varied portfolio of ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and attendance.
Lead and support managers through absence management processes.
Provide coaching and guidance to first‑line and middle managers, adapting support based on capability and experience.
Complete minute‑taking, documentation reviews and quality checks.
Maintain consistent standards and act as a confident, neutral process guardian. Relationship Building & Stakeholder Influence
Build strong relationships across a fast‑paced, operational site with a diverse workforce.
Constructively challenge when standards or timelines slip.
Tailor communication style to suit different managers, teams, and situations. Culture, Wellbeing & Engagement
Support and deliver wellbeing and engagement activities on site.
Contribute to planning and running key events, including:
150‑year celebrations
25th Enfield anniversary
Play an active role in maintaining a positive, inclusive site culture. Project Work & Development
Support network‑wide HR initiatives aligned to your interests (ED&I, wellbeing, process improvement, etc.).
Contribute to building future leadership capability within the site HR team. Essential Ingredients
3–5 years’ experience in HR Operations
Strong in Employee Relations — confident managing cases independently
Experience within a fast-paced operational environment, ideally in manufacturing/transport/logistics
Skilled at coaching managers, challenging constructively, and maintaining pace
Strong communication and influencing skills Working Pattern
Monday - Friday on site (as required operationally)
Genuine flexibility with start and finish times
Work–life balance respected, with time back taken where appropriate
Extra Dough
At last, and by no means yeast you will want to know what your breads worth.
A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
Life assurance
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
Continued investment in your personal development
Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service