SHARON HUDSON
ASHINGTON,Northumberland
Summary
My leadership vision is "to deliver a people-focused strategy that attracts and retains the talent needed to achieve business objectives; and to enable the organisation to get the best out of their people."
Results-driven HR leader with strategic mindset and commercially astute. Offering strong leadership qualities together with in-depth knowledge and experience in HR strategy, planning and team management, HR systems, change and organisational development. Passionate about employee engagement, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Ready to use and develop exceptional communication, strategic planning, and team-building skills in a senior leadership supporting the business and teams as part of the wider senior management team.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of HR and Learning & Internal Communications
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Membership & Education sector
- Transformed the HR & Learning function to ensure systems, processes and policies as well as employee experience are modernised and fit for purpose; optimised and automated Cezanne HR to improve data integrity and automate recruitment and performance management process
- Delivered a pay & grading framework, job progression and rewards strategy that improved the competitive offering with transparency at the heart of the project;
- Lead on developing an innovative Wellness strategy and implementation plan which resulted in a more inclusive, diverse and nurturing culture based on our Values.
- Worked closely with the CEO to reshape the Remuneration Committee to include workplace culture and wellness strategy
- Designed and delivered custom workshops for senior leaders and their teams to enhance team effectiveness and cohesiveness around key business objectives and change
- Key outcomes included reduced turnover and improved employee satisfaction and engagement. A better service and connection with HR and Managers as well as building employee trust.
Director of Human Resources
Everything Managed Group
Newcastle Upon Tyne
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Commercial SME
- Designed and implemented an effective pay and rewards strategy that was a game changer to attract and retain highly driven sales and customer service staff providing the business with the talent needed to support growth in the business.
- On-boarded a new CEO and partnered on key people challenges
- Identified and implemented BambooHR so that management and staff could access information, data and automated HR processes more efficiently with a better user experience. Improve the delivery of core HR processes, manager and staff self-service, management reports, eNPS, data integrity, automated process flows and payroll processing information
- Re-engineered recruitment processes and implemented creative sourcing strategies that enabled the company to flex the workforce in keeping with customer demand and sales targets.
- During a re-brand period, led daily huddles ensuring that teams were on track and in-sync with rapid changes ensuring deadlines were met while collaboratively problem solving.
- Managed several complex employee disputes and performance issues resulting from returning to the office.
- Transformed the HR function to ensure it became modern and fit for purpose; introduced new contracts of employment, a suite of employee benefits,
- Reduced staff turnover with a robust employee engagement strategy including an eNPS to measure engagement and identify areas for improvement
Strategic HR Manager, Organisational Development
British Columbia Public Service (Fixed Term)
Victoria, British Columbia
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Public Service - Ministry of Finance
- Provided strategic OD/HR services to Executive Directors/Assistant Deputy Ministers and their leadership teams in the Ministry of Finance (1500 staff); created and delivered learning and development interventions to enable teams to work more effectively and improve performance. Helped enable a workforce that had to pivot from their ordinary duties to deliver other government initiatives during the pandemic and periods of isolation.
- Led engaging and informative workshops, conducted psychometric assessments and reflective debriefs, individual and team coaching to the leadership development academy and aspiring leaders cohorts.
- Led change management across various client groups including IT, DE&I, Customer Service, Oil & Gas revenue, Corporate Services.
- Developed a deep appreciation for the reconciliation process with indigenous peoples, completed training in diversity, inclusion and Gender Based+ analysis and played an active role in promoting respectful behaviours embedded in the ways of working in British Columbia.
Head of HR
Pearson Engineering Ltd
Newcastle
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Engineering R&D, Manufacturing and Commercial SME
- Provided operational HR leadership to deliver a first-class people function to drive performance in a highly complex engineering business.
- Developed a full suite of HR policies and staff handbook.
- Recruited specialised technical roles.
- Improved employee engagement through listening strategies, thematic reporting and problems solving
- Advised and provided guidance to senior management team and also to senior leaders in other parts of the Reece Group.
Head of HR UK
Avaloq Innovation & UK Ltd
Edinburgh & London
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Financial Wealth Management technology & services
- HR Lead for UK operations, leading HR service delivery for teams in Edinburgh (Innovation Centre) and London (Sales and Program/Customer Management). Working with senior management in Switzerland to adapt plans and implement changes in the UK sites. Managed a change of MD in the London office and recruited a top notch replacement who has improved performance in sales, product implementation and customer services.
- Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency.
- Developing aspects of the HRIS system (SAP) to handle UK requirements and enhanced report writing capabilities
- Managed the transfer of the Pension Plan between vendors and maintained employee feedback and engagements during the project
- Implemented a new Rewards concept for UK staff based on job evaluations, performance and "share concept"; designed in Switzerland HQ
Executive Vice President, Human Resources (HRD equivalent)
Craneware Plc
UK, and USA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Healthcare Technology & services leader in USA
- A member of the Executive Leadership Team contributing to key strategic objectives, such as developing management strength, which enabled growth, increased profitability and significantly improved valuation.
- Responsible for developing an effective HR strategy and operational teams to support staff and management working in the UK and multiple US locations (~260 people).
- Utilising Workday HR system to run the day-day operations and payroll
- Led the implementation of an online talent management system to drive performance, staff behaviours in keeping with the Values, and support staff development. Automated the pay review process. Halogen Systems.
- Worked in partnership with the CEO to reshape the Executive Leadership Team enabling the Company to expand market share and acquire new businesses. Key hires included EVP, Sales, EVP, Marketing, EVP, Revenue Integrity Operations.
Manager, Compensation & Benefits
The Ottawa Hospital; Inspired by Research and Compassion
Ottawa, Canada
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Senior level role responsible for managing all aspects of pay and benefits for 15,000 employees dispersed across multiple sites and unions.
- Led a complex pay equity project resulting from the amalgamation of several large hospitals which was a major milestone for the Hospital and it's staff members.
- Led a team project to identify and bring union leaders in to the discussion on culture and change.
- Participated in a cross-functional leadership Committee to write standards of behaviour based on Hospital Values.
- Participated in the Hospital's Leadership Academy that enabled me to experience personal and professional growth.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
Director, Human Resources
March Networks
Ottawa and USA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Establish an HR team (there was none due to turnover) and worked with senior leadership to build a team to support revenue growth in Canada, USA
- Participated in the due diligence and acquisition of a software company in Milan, Italy.
- Developed a new Global Sales Compensation Plan increasing transparency and resetting targets consistently across sales teams.
- Managed a facilities move to new premises.
Director, HR
Quake Technologies Inc.
Ottawa and USA
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Formed HR and shaped the culture of innovation and engagement in a rapidly growing semiconductor start up
- Attracted and retained a highly skilled team to produce the world's first 40GB Ethernet chip; very little turnover in 7 years and a very cohesive team
- Developed a comprehensive HR strategy by analysing current organisational needs and forecasting future requirements.
- Formulated employee benefit programmes with a focus on enhancing staff satisfaction. Managed the company Employee Share Plan.
- Led the implementation of performance management systems; driving productivity, quality and innovation. As a start-up with Capital Venture backing delivering on schedule to meet the fabrication time slot in Taiwan was critical to the success of the Company.
- Championed employee engagement initiatives, fostering an inclusive and positive work environment.
- Conducted regular salary reviews to ensure parity within the market and fairness amongst employees. Kept a pulse on the competitive market environment and pivoted as necessary to attract and retain critical talent.
- Facilitated internal communication strategies, enhancing transparency between management and staff and enabling a culture of collaboration and problem solving.
- Maintained precise, detailed staff and company records for thorough reference. This was particularly important role when the Company was acquired by a US competitor and the share program and retention of key employees during the process was a critical part of the deal.
- Played a key role in the integration of Quake with the US acquirer and managing the organisation and it's people through a major change in culture and leadership.
HR Manager
MOSAID Technologies
Ottawa and USA
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Led HR in a fast-paced Systems and Semiconductor licencing business based in Canada and the UK
- Established a high performing and respected HR team delivering HR full cycle operations
- Implemented innovative recruitment initiatives to attract talent in a very competitive market; hosted an on-site radio programme and meet and greet event with hiring managers; worked with marketing to design creative ad drops.
- Participated in due diligence and acquisition of a key software business in Austin, Texas. Led staff engagement, integration and on-boarding activities.
HR Advisor
DRS Technologies/Spar Aerospace
Canada
01.1991 - 01.1998
- Provided compensation and benefits expertise for staff in 2 locations.
- Implemented HR policies and procedures for legal compliance.
- Negotiated beneficial terms with benefit providers, ensured cost-effective packages, including managing the Group Pension Plan.
- Managed redundancy processes, minimised legal risks.
- Led annual salary reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and performance management.
- Managed the transition of employment terms and conditions when Spar Aerospace (Canada and UK) was acquired by DRS Technologies (USA).
Education
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) -
Canadian Compensation Association (World At Work)
Canada01.1999
MBTI Certified Practitioner -
Psychometric Canada
Victoria, BC09.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Algonquin College
OttawaSome College (No Degree) - Office Administration With Languages
Napier College of Commence & Technology
Edinburgh06.1987
Skills
- Leading HR/OD transformation and change
- HR Strategy & workforce planning
- Organisational development & change management
- HR Project management
- Compensation & Rewards design and implementation
- HR Systems implementations and user experience optimizer
- Certified MBTI practitioner offering custom in-house learning and development opportunities
- Staff engagement surveys and action plan facilitation
- Gender Based Analysis, Diversity Equality & Inclusion
- Leadership development & coaching
- Managing change in organisations through effective communications and social platforms
- Dealing with complex people issues, investigations, conflict resolution
- Policy development to ensure legal compliance and best practices
Custom
Excellent reference available upon request
Timeline
Head of HR and Learning & Internal Communications
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
04.2023 - 11.2024
Director of Human Resources
Everything Managed Group
08.2021 - 03.2023
Strategic HR Manager, Organisational Development
British Columbia Public Service (Fixed Term)
09.2020 - 07.2021
Head of HR
Pearson Engineering Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2020
Head of HR UK
Avaloq Innovation & UK Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Executive Vice President, Human Resources (HRD equivalent)
Craneware Plc
01.2012 - 01.2016
Manager, Compensation & Benefits
The Ottawa Hospital; Inspired by Research and Compassion
01.2008 - 09.2011
Director, Human Resources
March Networks
01.2007 - 01.2008
Director, HR
Quake Technologies Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2007
HR Manager
MOSAID Technologies
01.1998 - 01.2000
HR Advisor
DRS Technologies/Spar Aerospace
01.1991 - 01.1998
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) -
Canadian Compensation Association (World At Work)
MBTI Certified Practitioner -
Psychometric Canada
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Algonquin College
Some College (No Degree) - Office Administration With Languages
Napier College of Commence & Technology
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