Office address: Level 12, 90 Arthur Street North Sydney, NSW 2060
Website: www.hudsonrpo.com
Year established: 1999
Company type: staffing and recruiting
Employees: 1050+
Expertise: talent sourcing, hiring assessments, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed service provider (MSP), employer branding, multilingual recruitment, recruitment technology, recruitment consultancy
Parent company: Hudson Global, Inc.
Key people: Bree Walsh (MD), Kimberley Hubble (CEO), Karen Pearce (CCO), Nicki McCulloch (regional director), Carla Morris (client solutions manager), Stephen Fitzgerald (regional director), Kathi May (director)
Financing status: N/A
Hudson RPO is a recruitment process outsourcing firm with six locations across Australia and headquarters in Sydney, employing over 1,050 people in 23 countries. They specialise in customised recruitment solutions tailored to clients' unique needs, without rigid service packages. The company delivers flexible, high-quality talent acquisition services that support businesses across various industries worldwide.
Hudson RPO was founded in 1999 as part of Hudson Global to provide specialised recruitment process outsourcing services worldwide. In 2012, its parent company rebranded, strengthening Hudson RPO’s global presence in talent solutions. In 2015, AstraZeneca selected the firm to enhance its talent acquisition function, leveraging advanced tools such as AI and video interviews.
By 2018, the company had hired over 300 recruits for AstraZeneca while reducing hiring time and costs. In 2023, their APAC team received the SEEK SARA RPO of the Year Award in Australia, recognising their industry leadership. Over the years, they have continued to deliver tailored RPO and MSP solutions to transform recruitment processes across various industries.
They offer a wide range of recruitment and talent management solutions tailored to meet specific client needs:
enterprise RPO: end-to-end recruitment outsourcing optimising organisation-wide hiring
project RPO: flexible recruitment for short-term hiring needs
candidate sourcing: efficiently identifying and engaging high-quality candidates
employer branding | EVP: enhancing employer brands and employee value propositions to attract top talent
recruitment technology: leveraging technology to streamline hiring and improve candidate experience
talent advisory: strategic consulting to optimise talent management aligned with business goals
contingent workforce | MSP: managed services for compliant contingent labour management
on-demand RPO: flexible, on-demand recruitment support for immediate needs
total talent solutions: comprehensive management of all workforce types
virtual hiring events: streamlined online hiring events connecting employers with talent
DE&I advisory: promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and workforce practices
The company delivers tailored recruitment solutions that improve hiring quality, elevate employer branding, and enhance service to hiring managers and candidates. Their long-term partnerships help clients reduce hiring costs, speed up time to hire, and mitigate organisational risks.
The company fosters a diverse and innovative culture, encouraging employees to embrace curiosity, think creatively, and push boundaries to deliver top-tier talent solutions. They prioritise employee growth and well-being, ensuring they thrive both professionally and personally. Valuing its people as its greatest asset, they offer competitive benefits and programs that support success:
financial: competitive salary packages, superannuation, insurance, and annual bonuses
leave: flexible leave options, including four additional paid 'Thrive Days' for rest
helping hands: one paid day off annually to volunteer for a charity or cause
flexible work: support for working arrangements that fit employees, teams, and the business
health and wellbeing: programs promoting mental, physical, and financial health
reward and recognition: quarterly awards, with top performers joining leadership on an annual destination trip
learning and development: opportunities for secondments and training across 15 different courses
They embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, making sure all employees are respected and supported. The company fosters an environment where differences are valued, creating space for every individual to contribute. Their commitment to DE&I drives a culture of belonging and innovation:
diversity: differences are seen as strengths, enabling a creative and adaptive workplace that drives innovation
equity: they ensure opportunities for growth and contribution regardless of identity, fostering an inclusive environment
inclusion: employees are encouraged to share their perspectives, creating a sense of belonging where all voices are heard and valued
Hudson RPO's people programs are central to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace, bringing their culture to life by empowering employees to excel. These programs focus on health, growth, work-life balance, and fostering a sense of belonging, helping every employee reach their full potential:
Thrive: an employee-led program focused on holistic health and well-being
Accelerate: a learning and performance program designed to keep employees agile and creative in a global industry
Balance: flexible working arrangements that promote harmony between work and personal life
Belong: a diversity, equity, and inclusion program that strengthens team unity and supports unique contributions
By partnering closely with clients, they deliver creative strategies that drive business growth while ensuring top talent is in place. Their mission is to support organisations with customised, cost-effective recruitment solutions that allow them to focus on their core objectives.
Bree Walsh serves as managing director of Hudson RPO as of February 2024, following her role as regional director of customer success. Previously, she was national recruitment manager at Medibank and a manager at Hudson. Walsh holds a bachelor of business administration from Victoria University.
The managing director is supported by a talented leadership team that plays key roles in operating the company:
Kimberley Hubble, as CEO APAC, oversees overall business operations and growth strategies within the Asia-Pacific region
Karen Pearce, serving as chief commercial officer APAC, leads commercial strategy and business development to drive revenue and client relationships
Nicki McCulloch, as regional director of client solutions APAC, manages client engagement and delivers customised talent solutions across the region
Carla Morris, serving as client solutions manager APAC, develops and implements tailored recruitment strategies to meet clients' specific needs
Stephen Fitzgerald, as a regional director, people, culture and technology, ensures alignment of HR strategies with technology and business objectives
Kathi May, as director, employer branding, marketing, talent intelligence, APAC, leads branding and marketing initiatives to enhance talent acquisition and intelligence strategies across the region
The company is expanding globally with the acquisition of Executive Solutions, a Dubai-based firm, enhancing its ability to serve the growing Middle East market. This strategic move enhances Hudson RPO’s capacity to support clients with volume hiring and meet talent demands across emerging regions. With a focus on global growth and innovation, they are positioned to lead in talent acquisition for diverse industries worldwide.
The company continues its goal to further strengthen their Middle Eastern presence with the acquisition of Striver, a month after acquiring Executive Solutions. These strategic moves will develop their global executive search capabilities, allowing it to meet senior talent needs across key markets. By utilising Striver’s understanding of the region’s market dynamics and culture, the firm will further refine its executive search function across international markets.
