At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage HR and payroll requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple businesses.
- Company: Join Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods, with a focus on people services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, health schemes, and discounts on groceries and holidays.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by supporting the employee lifecycle and solving payroll queries.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR or payroll administration with strong numerical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary: £26,000 pa – £27,000 pa
Hybrid Working: 2 days in office (subject to business needs)
Employment type: Permanent / Full Time
Part of Allied Bakeries – a business within Associated British Foods (ABF) – this role supports people services across multiple ABF businesses including Allied Bakeries, Allied Mills, Speedibake, Grocery Group and Wave 3 (AB Mauri, Cereform, ABFI and Wittington Investments). You will take ownership of HR and payroll administration across multiple businesses – solving problems, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding service every day.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage HR and payroll requests from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Process pay changes, payments, and employee data in SuccessFactors in line with payroll deadlines.
- Support the full employee lifecycle – onboarding to offboarding.
- Issue contracts, letters and statutory documentation.
- Resolve payroll queries with confidence and precision.
- Maintain accurate HR records and systems.
- Produce reports and provide data insights to stakeholders.
- Support annual pay reviews, benefits administration, pension auto‑enrolment and policy updates.
- Ensure processes meet GDPR, statutory and internal control standards.
- Partner with HR, Payroll and Finance teams to deliver seamless service.
Qualifications
- Proven HR or payroll administration experience in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong payroll knowledge with excellent numerical skills.
- Confident using HR systems (SuccessFactors experience desirable).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Customer‑focused with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
Desirable
- Experience in HR Shared Services.
- Understanding of KPIs, data protection and compliance controls.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Leave – 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free On‑site Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- On‑site Shop
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Loyal Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Discounts on groceries, holidays and more
If you thrive on accuracy, enjoy solving problems, and want to make an impact across multiple businesses, we’d love to hear from you!
HR Assistant in Liverpool employer: Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc
Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods, is an exceptional employer located in Liverpool, Merseyside, offering a competitive salary and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, generous leave, and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from various perks including health schemes, discounts, and a commitment to professional development across multiple businesses. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative environment that values accuracy and problem-solving.
Contact Details:
Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc Recruitment Team
