HR Business Partner

We're looking for a HR Business Partner to join us in our offices in Birmingham city centre. This role will be ideally part-time with elements of hybrid and, we will agree the working hours to the successful applicant’s preferences. In this newly created role, you’ll have the chance to make your mark, driving our people strategy and fostering a culture where employees thrive, helping us grow from a team of 55 to 120 by 2028.

Join an award-winning team

Niyaa People is an award-winning recruitment agency based in the heart of Birmingham. Partnering with some of the UK’s largest public sector organisations, we’re proud to deliver exceptional service to the housing industry and make a real impact.

This year alone, we’ve been shortlisted for five awards, including:

• Fast Growth Business of the Year


• Medium-Sized Business of the Year


• Best In-House Training


• Best Public/Third Sector Recruitment Agency


• Most Effective Back-Office Operation

We’re passionate about growth, learning, and development. 70% of our team is homegrown, including 93% of our recruitment consultants, and we’ve recently hired a Social Value Officer to spearhead positive social, economic, and environmental initiatives.

This HR Business Partner role is offering:

• Mental health & wellbeing support: Because your health matters to us


• Team nights out & social events: Celebrate successes and build connections


• Paid volunteer days: Give back to causes you care about


• Training opportunities: Develop in areas that you care about


• Part-time and flexible working: Enjoy a schedule that fits your current lifestyle, allowing you to balance your career with personal commitments, which is perfect for those seeking variety and flexibility

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll oversee and drive initiatives in four key areas:

• HR Management: Lead our HR strategy, refine policies, and ensure compliance and efficiency.


• Employee Relations & Engagement: Be the cornerstone of our people-first culture, fostering engagement and wellbeing.


• Absence & Performance Management: Provide innovative solutions to support our teams and managers.


• Strategic Projects: Help us achieve accreditations such as Investors in People, ISO9001, and B-Corp.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of HR


• Provide insights and guidance on all HR-related matters


• Continuously monitored and reviewed HR policies and processes


• Implementing changes to improve efficiency and compliance


• Coaching Managers on Policies and Procedures through procedure training


• Advise line managers and staff on best practices, policies, procedures and new legislation


• Conducted disciplinary investigations with thorough documentation and diplomatic handling, ensuring compliance and fairness


• Attending performance appraisals with Managers

We’re looking for HR Business Partners who have:

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification.


• Mental Health Practitioner certification (or equivalent experience).


• A proactive mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.

Ready to make an impact?

This is your chance to take on an exciting and rewarding role in a company that values innovation, growth, and people first thinking. Join us and be part of our mission to transform the future of recruitment while making a difference for our employees and communities.

Apply today and start your journey with us.