At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HiBob implementations and mentor a team of consultants to deliver tailored HR solutions.
- Company: Join Phase 3, a growing tech consultancy with a focus on innovative HR solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy unlimited paid leave, flexible work hours, and regular team events.
- Other info: Be part of a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Shape the future of HR tech while leading a passionate team in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven HiBob experience and strong leadership skills are essential.
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.
Responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business needs and the development of the role and team.
Qualifications- 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.
Unlimited paid leave (subject to our Annual Leave Policy). Bi‑annual salary & bonus reviews. Fully flexible work schedule. Modern office in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Access to Perkbox for regular employee discounts. 24/7 access to virtual GP appointments via Doctor Care Anywhere. Regular team events and social nights. Development time and funding. Regular gifts and perks from Phase 3 to reward outstanding achievements, new members to your family, house moves and big birthdays. Access to home office equipment. And many more!
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) in Manchester 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 commitment to employee growth is evident through unlimited paid leave, flexible work schedules, and regular development opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to lead impactful projects while enjoying a supportive environment that celebrates achievements and encourages continuous learning.
