Office address: 25 Martin Place Suite 11.01, Level 11 Sydney, NSW 2000
Website: www.au.hudson.com
Year established: 1985
Company type: staffing and recruiting
Employees: 1,200+
Expertise: specialist recruitment, executive recruitment, graduate recruitment, talent management, temp recruitment, outplacement and career transition, accounting and finance, analytics, digital, engineering, executive, human resources jobs
Parent company: N/A
Key people: Mark Steyn (group CEO and MD), Martin Hayden (CEO, flexhive), Dean Davidson (CEO, TPT and Singapore), Simon Moylan (MD, Hellomonday), Kendall Ryan (CFO), Gareth Russell (CPO)
Financing status: private equity-backed
Hudson Australia is a Sydney-based recruitment and talent management firm with over 30 years of experience in the Asia Pacific market. The company connects businesses with highly skilled talent across various sectors, supporting career growth and workforce development. Operating in more than 15 locations across APAC, it employs over 1,200 professionals dedicated to delivering specialist recruitment and talent solutions.
Hudson Australia was founded in 1985, originally operating under the name Hudson APAC, which was a subsidiary of Hudson Global. In 2018, the Hudson APAC business was bought out by Apache Group Holdings, led by current CEO Mark Steyn and his management team. After the buy-out, Hudson Australia rebranded and expanded its services to focus on permanent and contract recruitment, talent development, and candidate profiling.
In response to shifting work dynamics, Hudson expanded its services through specialised brands, including flexhive for flexible staffing and Hellomonday for online coaching. The company also formed key technology partnerships, including one with predictive analytics startup Sapia, enhancing its ability to meet clients' needs. The company continues to innovate, focusing on flexibility, technology integration, and tailored talent solutions for modern businesses.
It offers a range of recruitment and talent management solutions tailored to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers:
for jobseekers: matches candidates with roles in various sectors, offering specialised services like the Contractor Hub for temporary and contract positions
for employers: offers recruitment and talent management, including the Leadership Blueprint, aligning leadership strengths and weaknesses with psychometric assessment data
flexhive: delivers temporary staffing solutions that provide businesses with flexible, on-demand workforce support
Hudson Executive: specialises in leadership recruitment, identifying and securing executive talent for senior roles in organisations
Hellomonday: offers leadership development and coaching programs designed to enhance the skills of current and future leaders
Hudson Technology and Projects: focuses on tech recruitment, helping businesses find specialised talent for IT and technology-related roles
Jobaccelerator: provides career transition and outplacement services, helping professionals navigate changes in their careers with guidance and support
Sapia: AI-powered smart chat interview tool that streamlines the candidate screening process through predictive analytics and data-driven insights
scaleup: manages volume and graduate recruitment, offering solutions for large-scale hiring needs and entry-level talent acquisition
Hudson Australia places talent in roles that align with their skills and career goals. By providing tailored recruitment and talent management solutions, it helps organisations secure the right people to maintain an edge in a dynamic world.
Their staff members thrive in a supportive and united culture that values teamwork, high-quality outcomes, and personal growth. The company is driven by a shared purpose to discover talent and help people reach their full potential, recognising that success begins with the right people. Employees are offered several key benefits:
high standards: employees set personal goals and strive for continuous improvement
supportive environment: autonomy and flexibility are encouraged, with supportive leaders guiding the way
career development: staff have the choice of two career paths to control their future
collaboration: knowledge and opportunities are shared for collective success
diversity and belonging: individual experiences and perspectives are celebrated to foster innovation
opportunities for growth: employees are encouraged to explore new challenges and grow in unexpected ways
Hudson Australia embeds diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration into its operations, fostering a supportive environment for employee growth and wellbeing. By embracing diverse perspectives, the company eliminates bias and connects untapped talent with businesses. Hudson's commitment helps both employees and clients thrive through its diversity initiatives:
uses data-driven profiling to reduce bias and improve hiring quality
connects clients with diverse and well-suited talent
encourages employees to take on new challenges and grow professionally
fosters a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture across the organisation
They are dedicated to the positive impact that great employees bring to business success. Through a modern approach to recruitment and talent management, they help clients secure and nurture the right talent. Their focus ensures businesses retain high-performing people who contribute to long-term growth.
Mark Steyn is the group CEO and managing director of Hudson Group and a director at several of its brands, with over 30 years of experience. Prior to this, he was CEO APAC at Hudson Global, executive director at Reveal Group, and general manager at NAB, among others. Steyn holds business and applied science degrees from Monash University and completed studies at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mark Steyn is supported by a team of key leaders who help drive Hudson Group's vision and operations across various brands and business units:
Martin Hayden, as chief executive officer of flexhive, oversees the company's flexible staffing solutions
Dean Davidson, as chief executive officer of TPT and Singapore, leads Hudson's talent and project delivery in those regions
Simon Moylan, as co-founder and managing director of Hellomonday, heads the leadership development and coaching platform
Kendall Ryan, serving as chief financial officer, manages Hudson Group's financial strategy and operations
Gareth Russell, as chief people officer, oversees HR, ensuring a strong and inclusive company culture
Hudson Australia is transforming into a technology-driven service provider, recognised in 2023 as ‘One to Watch’ by the AFR Digital Transformation Leaders Awards. This honour reflects the company’s focus on leveraging digital tools to enhance customer experiences, improve productivity, and enable data-driven decision-making. This strategic shift positions it for continued growth as it adapts to meet the varying needs of its clients and talent.
In recent developments, the company has played a pivotal role in helping Queensland Health implement a leadership development program. The Next Generation program is aimed at identifying and training future leaders, supporting cultural transformation within the organisation. This program highlights Hudson Australia's commitment to leadership development, which remains central to its mission of preparing businesses for the future.
