Select and implement the HR technology that fits your business.
Clear direction on what to buy and how to deliver it.
This week’s heads-up from Cian CollinsFix or replace?Dublin, first light
Meet the Nova team this autumn
At any of these, book 20 minutes with us. No deck, just your questions.
- Oct20–22AttendingUNLEASH World, ParisCian and Vanessa. Book a coffee on the show floor.Book a slot
- Nov4–5AttendingCIPD Annual Conference, ManchesterManchester Central.Meet us there
- Nov17Partner eventCezanne HR ConferenceWith the Cezanne team and their customers.Our Cezanne practice
- Nov18–19Partner eventHiBob Partner eventLondon, in person. The latest on Bob, so your build uses it.Our HiBob practice
- Nov18–19AttendingHR Expo, MadridIFEMA Madrid. Meetings in English or Spanish.Meet us there
- Dec2–4In personNew YorkCian is in Manhattan meeting clients. A few slots left for HR leaders.Book time in NYC
Fix what you have, or find what you need
- 01
Diagnose
A current-state review in numbers. We tell you plainly whether your system is the problem.
- 02
Select
Weighted requirements, a reasoned shortlist and a business case your board will sign.
- 03
Deliver
Configuration, data migration, integrations, testing and go-live, run by our own team.
- 04
Maximise
Health checks, review cycles and reporting, so the system keeps earning its keep after year one.
Expert delivery on the platform that matters to your business
HR systems rarely fail in the demo. They fail in the build. We run it for you: requirements, configuration, data migration, integrations, testing, go-live and adoption, with a named team on every project.
HiBob, configured and in production
HiBob’s onboarding shows your team how Bob works. We do the build with you, from requirements to go-live, so your team runs it from week one.
- Requirements and design workshops
- Core HR, onboarding flows, time and attendance, performance and compensation configured
- Data and document migration, including from Workday
- Payroll and SSO integrations
- Test scripts, UAT and go-live cutover
- Comms, training and adoption after go-live
On every deliverya named leada fixed planweekly statusyour own project portalsupport after go-liveSee how we deliver
You never have to ask where your project is
Every Nova client gets a project portal: phase, deliverables, decisions waiting on you, and who is on your team. Weekly status, a live risk log and one named lead.
To boost the credibility of HR in the eyes of the business.
What HR leaders say about working with Nova
“We brought Nova in because we needed an independent partner to help us find the right HR platform and then make it work for our business. They have been with us at every stage since.
Nova has been easy to work with. They are thorough and responsive, and they care about getting it right for our people, not just finishing the project. Kyle and the team have become a trusted extension of our own team.
I’d happily recommend Nova to any organisation looking for a partner to guide them through selecting and delivering a new HR system.”
Mark ShortenHead of People ExperienceCarTrawler“As a growing private bank, we needed a partner who could bring structure to our HR technology and support our people across the US and Latin America.
Nova’s bilingual team and their independence from the vendor made them the natural choice. They took the time to understand how a bank like ours really works before proposing anything.
We’re excited to be building our HR foundation with them.”
J FoleyChief People OfficerPrivate Bank in New York “Nova first helped us get more out of our existing HRIS, and their honest view of what it could and couldn’t do made the case for change.
They guided us to HiBob, helped us bring Finance and the board with us, and are now with us through delivery, from simplifying our contracts and probation process to reaching our people on site as well as in the office.
Having one team that knows our business from start to finish has made a real difference. I’d recommend them without hesitation.”
Jan GlynnHead of HRPJ Hegarty“We knew we needed a new HR system, but Nova helped us see that the real opportunity was much bigger than replacing one tool.
They guided us to the right platform and then helped us bring it to life. The change and communications work has made sure our people are ready and engaged, not just informed.
Nova brings real HR understanding to every conversation. I’d recommend them without hesitation.”
Jeannette NaughtonHead of HRViatel “Nova HCM has played a critical role in coordinating the implementation of our new payroll and HRIS. We needed one experienced owner to hold everything together, and Nova gave us exactly that.
When timelines shifted, they adapted without missing a beat, and they kept every party aligned throughout.
Their calm, steady approach made a real difference during a demanding period. I’d happily recommend them.”
Melissa StoneHR DirectorKeolis “We brought Nova in because we wanted an independent view of our HR technology options, not a sales pitch.
That’s exactly what we got. Nova gave us the evidence and the clear choices we needed to take a confident decision to our leadership team.
They took the time to understand our business and our team’s capacity, and they were honest with us throughout. I’d recommend Nova to any organisation facing a significant HR systems decision.”
Marilyn PhillipsGroup Head of HRAurivo
Meet the Nova team
Meet the teamCian Collins
Founder and Director
20 years in HR, then Workday product.
Vanessa Sanchez
Operations Lead
Communications and adoption, in English and Spanish.
Kyle Forry
HCM Implementation Lead
Runs HiBob and Darwinbox go-lives end to end.
Bianca Holman
HCM Implementation Lead
Plans, timelines, risks and stakeholders.
Recent insights
All insights
Fix or replace?How to know when your HR system is the problem, and when it isn’t.Cian Collins
The paradox of choiceBuying an HRIS for your business has never been easier. Choosing the right one has never been harder.Cian Collins
Why most HR tech ROI is lost after go-liveIn our experience, most HR tech investments don’t fail, they fade.Cian Collins
Book your free diagnostic call
Looking for HR or payroll technology advice?
Whether you are replacing a system, fixing the one you have, or need a partner to deliver it, 30 minutes with us will tell you where you stand.
No deck, no sales pitch. Just a straight conversation with the team that would do the work.