Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 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 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 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: Stevenage
Help shape the future of our people, culture and bakery teams. From producing some of the UK’s most recognised bakery brands to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive, our HR teams play a vital role in making that happen. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate HR professional to join our Stevenage Bakery as an HR Business Partner.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. Working as part of a supportive on‑site HR team of two, and wider Regional HR team of 5, you’ll partner closely with operational leaders to help drive engagement, performance, capability and positive change across the site. If you enjoy building relationships, supporting managers, helping colleagues develop and making a real impact in a fast‑paced operational environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Key Accountabilities
* Supporting and coaching managers on employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases
* Driving engagement, wellbeing and positive people initiatives across the bakery
* Supporting recruitment, onboarding and succession planning activity
* Partnering with managers to build capability, confidence and leadership skills
* Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
* Building positive relationships with Trade Union representatives and key stakeholders
* Supporting learning and development activity to help colleagues grow and succeed
* Using data and insight to support people decisions and regional HR priorities
* Playing an active role in creating an inclusive, supportive and high‑performing culture
You’ll Ideally Bring
* Previous HR generalist experience within a fast‑paced environment such as manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or operations
* CIPD qualification (part or fully qualified) or equivalent experience
* Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Experience supporting employee relations cases and coaching managers
* Good communication and relationship‑building skills
* A practical and solutions‑focused approach
* Confidence working independently while also being a collaborative team player
* Experience working with Trade Unions would be advantageous
* Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting people and helping teams perform at their best.
Benefits
* Time Off – 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Simplyhealth healthcare cash plan, eye care support and wellbeing resources
* Private Medical Cover – BUPA healthcare cover
* Pension & Life Assurance – Up to 10% employer contributions
* Retail Discounts – Save on 500+ major retailers through Extra Slice
* Learning & Development – Career development, training and progression opportunities
* Financial Wellbeing Support – Financial tools, support and access to affordable loans
* Green Benefits – Save on electric cars and bikes
* Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate achievements through colleague recognition schemes
* Charitable Giving – Support Save the Children through payroll giving
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