HR Associate

HR Associate

We drive our own success

Salary: Competitive 

Benefits: A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans), 25 days holiday, Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years' service)

Location: Highbridge, TA9 4JR

Ways of Working: Site based

Hours of work: Monday – Friday / 08:30-17:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Why join us?

We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fuelling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. 

What we do

We're the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. 

Our Bakkavor site in Highbridge, which is one of our four Desserts sites in the UK, specialises in Cheesecake and Tarts, working closely with our sister site in Devizes that specialise in baked goods.

About the role 

In this busy and exciting role as an HR Associate, you will provide essential HR administration support to the local HR team while undertaking entry-level generalist HR duties.

You will also act as the first point of contact for colleagues and managers, offering clear and practical HR advice to ensure policies are followed and people feel supported.

This position combines administrative precision with interpersonal engagement, giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation in HR while contributing directly to the success of the team.

Role Accountabilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administration support, including maintaining employee records, preparing documentation, and assisting with onboarding processes
• Undertake entry-level generalist HR duties such as recruitment coordination, absence tracking, and supporting performance management activities
• Act as the first point of contact for colleagues and managers, offering guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Support the local HR team in delivering initiatives related to employee engagement, training, and development
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation by assisting with audits, reporting, and documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance employee experience

About You

We're looking someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and brings previous experience in a similar role. You'll be resilient under pressure, able to work to strict timescales, and confident in using HR systems - with the added ability to coach others to get the best out of them. Results matter to you, and you'll have excellent time management and prioritisation skills to see tasks through to completion.

You'll combine strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse data, while communicating clearly in different formats and adapting your style to suit your audience. With a proactive and pragmatic approach, you'll be just as comfortable working independently as you are collaborating within a team. Passion for your own development is key, and you'll show curiosity, courage, and a willingness to challenge ways of working constructively.

Above all, you'll act with integrity, handle confidential information professionally, and champion Bakkavor's values — helping us build an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported and respected.

What you'll receive

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

You'll enjoy: 

• Life Assurance (1 x salary)
• 25 days holiday
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• MyBargains Discount Platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free Independent Mortgage Advice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
• Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service)
• Free Carparking

Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.

Proud to be Bakkavor 

We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team 

At Bakkavor, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair, transparent recruitment practices. Learn more about our commitment in our Inclusion and Diversity Policy (Inclusion & Diversity Policy). 

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