Alliance Tool Hire is an independent tool hire company with 9 depots located across the South of England. We are growing fast and are looking for our first ever HR Manager to ensure that we get the most out of our people and make Alliance an even greater place to work.
Reporting to the leadership team, you’ll lead on all aspects of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and offboarding. You’ll also be instrumental in strengthening our culture, ensuring that Alliance remains a place where people are proud to work.
This role will be based from our Horsham or Mitcham, South London branches with visits to other locations depending on business need.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all staff: write job descriptions, advertise roles, manage applications, and support managers through interviews and selection.
* Build relationships with recruitment partners, job boards, and industry networks to attract the best talent.
* Oversee and continually improve the onboarding process to ensure new starters are welcomed, supported, and equipped for success.
Staff Lifecycle Management
* Manage all HR processes including contracts, employee records, and probation reviews.
* Oversee offboarding procedures, ensuring that leavers are treated with professionalism and that exit feedback is captured to inform improvements.
* Provide guidance to managers on performance management, absence management, and employee relations issues.
Training & Development
* Identify training needs across the business ensuring colleagues have the right skills and knowledge to perform effectively.
* Oversee induction programmes, technical training, and ongoing professional development opportunities, developing relationships with external training providers and industry bodies to deliver relevant, cost-effective learning solutions.
* Support managers in coaching and developing their teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Culture, Engagement & Comms
* Work with leadership to define, communicate, and embed Alliance’s values across all locations.
* Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, teamwork, and wellbeing.
* Manage communications to staff, keeping them updated on company initiatives, policy changes, etc.
Compliance & Best Practice
* Ensure HR policies and practices comply with current employment law and reflect industry best practice.
* Maintain GDPR-compliant employee records and safeguard confidentiality at all times.
The Ideal Candidate
* Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-site, customer-focused industry such as construction, hire, logistics, or trade services.
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent practical experience.
* Strong knowledge UK employment law and HR best practices.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
* A positive, people-first mindset with a genuine passion for building strong workplace cultures.
What We Offer
* Please note that this is initially a part time role – 25 hours per week – with scope to grow to full time as the business expands.
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
* Bonus based on company performance.
* Free equipment loans and staff discount on purchases.
* Opportunities to shape the HR function within a growing independent business.
* A supportive leadership team and a role that spans both strategic projects and day-to-day HR operations.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time (25 hours per week, with scope to grow to full time as the business expands)
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industries: Commercial and Industrial Equipment Rental
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