Assistant HR Business Partner

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; London (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Growth training

Paid vacation

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Assistant HRBP to support plant leaders and manage HR programs across the bakery operations. You will assist in payroll, benefits, training, and employee relations while upholding company values and compliance.

Collaborating with HRBP and Talent Management, you will help develop a strategic talent pipeline, deliver leadership development, and ensure effective onboarding and policy administration. A four-year degree in HR is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive human resources experience.
• Four-year degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Knowledge of HR policies, wage and salary administration, safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing HR policies, wage and salary administration, safety and benefits administration.
• Promote Flowers Foods values and culture.
• Develop strategic talent pipelines and leadership development.
• Interpret HR policies and approve exceptions within delegated authority.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding and employee relations.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Related field degree

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time Employees Are Offered The Following Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

The Assistant HRBP helps the HRBP to build a strong advisory relationship with plant leaders. Assists in the management of the human resource function including human resource policies and procedures, compensation, training and development, employee relations, as well as some aspects of payroll. This role functions as a bakery and employee advocate and change champion. Position partners with HRBP and Talent Management to learn and assist in delivering learning and development opportunities and to assist with succession planning and retention efforts. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Assists in the execution of the company’s human resource and employee relations policies, procedures, and programs. Provides general assistance for company-wide activities of personnel administration, wage and salary administration, management training and development, safety, benefits administration, employee communications, employee activities, staffing, legal compliance and employee relations.
• Actively promotes and reinforces Flowers Foods corporate values and culture
• Works to develop a trusted advisor relationship with plant leadership and proactively provides advice and the people context for business decisions
• Assists in the creation of a strategic talent pipeline in the facility through the execution of recruiting, talent development, performance management, and leadership development strategies
• Within scope of responsibility, interprets HR policies and approve exceptions to policy within delegated authority and escalates exceptions outside of delegated authority to regional HRBPs
• Actively listens and seeks to understand various points of view to arrive at best Solution
• Ability to function as HRBP in his/her absence.
• Embraces and assists to drive change for HR programs
• Develops and disseminates the facility’s affirmative action plan
• Maintains all human resource files and salary records for employees and temporary labor, both electronically and in files.
• Assists in the administration of wage and salary policies and the performance management process for employees.
• Assists in the administration of the total pre-employment process including the recruitment, interviewing, investigating and screening of all applicants, refers qualified applicants to appropriate departments, and manages onboarding processes
• Supports employee engagement and cultural programs and initiatives
• Confidently manages upwards and downwards throughout the organization.
• Monitors HR data and trends and leverage business intelligence to provide new insights.
• Monitors results of the delivered HR programs, and works with the Regional HRBPs, Centers of Excellence and SSC to facilitate facility changes and improvements as needed
• Keeps HRBP informed on all pending human resource matters, and lends necessary assistance as requested
• Takes responsibility for own ongoing professional development
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Aff. Action, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Ability to research, ascertain, develop, implement, and monitor required policies and procedures

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

3 or more year’s progressive human resources experience

Must have the ability to operate with a very high degree of freedom within the frame work of recommended corporate policies.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

A four year degree in Human Resources Management or related field

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.

Please reply by 10/22/2026.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.