At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HiBob implementations, mentor a team, and deliver tailored HR solutions.
- Company: Join Phase 3, a growing tech consultancy with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Unlimited paid leave, flexible work hours, and regular team events.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of HR tech while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with HiBob and a passion for mentoring others.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Phase 3’s HiBob practice is growing. As our client base expands and members of the team move on to new opportunities, we are recruiting a Lead Consultant to strengthen our HiBob capability and help take the practice forward. It’s an exciting opportunity to lead from the front and shape how we grow.
As Lead HiBob Consultant, you will be a senior technical and delivery authority on HiBob across our client base, owning end-to-end implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of HiBob’s cloud-based people platform. You will work closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored solutions that improve HR processes, reporting, and the overall employee experience. You will also lead and develop the people around you. You will mentor and support our team of HiBob consultants, set delivery standards and best practice, act as the senior point of escalation on client engagements, and help the team grow as the practice expands.
This role blends hands-on, multi-module HiBob expertise with consultancy skills, strong HR process knowledge, and team leadership. We are seeking an experienced HiBob professional with proven, multi-module experience across the platform – for example Core HR, Time Off & Absence, Onboarding, Performance & Talent, Compensation & Benchmarking, Surveys & Engagement, Workforce Planning, and Payroll. You will be confident leading clients through their entire HiBob journey and equally comfortable coaching and developing a team to do the same.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of HiBob across multiple modules and client engagements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop our team of HiBob consultants – setting delivery standards, best practice, and ways of working, and supporting the team as it grows.
- Act as the senior technical authority and point of escalation on HiBob projects, ensuring quality and consistency of delivery.
- Support the Sales team during client scoping calls to understand requirements and help shape and scope solutions.
- Provide expert guidance to clients on their implementation approach, system configuration, and adoption strategy.
- Ensure projects are structured effectively with clear governance, delivery processes, and resourcing.
- Oversee data migration, transformation, and loading into HiBob, and resolve complex configuration and integration issues.
- Coordinate integrations between HiBob and third-party systems such as payroll, finance, and recruitment (ATS) platforms.
- Design and build custom HiBob reports and dashboards that give clients actionable people insights.
- Lead go-live readiness, guide clients through user acceptance testing (UAT), and deliver or oversee user training and early-life support to drive adoption.
- Contribute to the continued growth of the HiBob practice – shaping our methodology, tooling, and service offering.
- Travel to client sites when necessary.
- Responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business needs and the development of the role and team.
- Proven, hands‑on experience with HiBob (Bob), including multi‑module experience across areas such as Core HR, Time & Attendance, Time Off, Performance, Compensation, Surveys, Workforce Planning, and/or Payroll.
- Experience delivering HiBob implementations end‑to‑end, from scoping through to go‑live and ongoing support.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or developing others – or a clear appetite and aptitude to step into a team leadership role.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities and an investigative approach to troubleshooting system or functionality issues.
- Solid understanding of HR processes and how systems support them.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clients.
- Commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for clients and your team at Phase 3.
Phase 3 is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates. The format of the interview will be - questions based on your experience and the requirements of the role. If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of disability please let us know in advance.
Lead Consultant (HiBob) employer: Phase 3
At Phase 3, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Manchester's Northern Quarter that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Lead Consultant role not only provides the opportunity to lead and mentor a talented team but also comes with unlimited paid leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to employee development through regular training and funding. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that celebrates achievements and promotes work-life balance.
