Mike Hudson Email Address

People Operations Director

At Break, we have been making life better for vulnerable children and young people across for 50 years.

Hi, I am Mike! With a proven track record, I possess extensive experience leading all facets of business and HR operations across diverse for-profit and non-profit sectors. I have demonstrable success in providing direction to business, building strong leadership, and establishing productive company culture. My expertise lies in managing people, overseeing HR initiatives and systems, implementing best practices, monitoring adherence to internal policies, and addressing grievances and issues. Throughout my career, I have utilised my skills to analyse processes, identify risks/underperforming areas, and devise corrective action plans to optimise operations and maximise productivity. Successfully led negotiations, consultations and partnership activities in highly unionised environments. Significant experience of continuous improvement and change. An experienced senior manager and leader having experience for managing HR, L&D, Finance, I.T, Health Safety and Facilities and being the Company Secretary for a complex not for profit organisation. A professional HR generalist (Chartered MCIPD) with over 30 years experience within leadership, HR and operational roles. I have proficiency in L&D and charity governance as well as managing change, developing/implementing growth strategies, and leading teams. Being an articulate communicator, I am adept at securing strategic alliances, negotiating contracts, strengthening constructive employee relations, and promoting cross-functional collaboration. Core Competencies: •HR Management •Organisational L&D •Performance Evaluation •Operations Administration •Employee Relations •Change Management •Recruitment & Training •Stakeholder Engagement •Team Building & Leadership •Risk Assessment & Mitigation •Strategic Planning & Execution •Continuous Process Improvement Whilst others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, my passion is for delivering service that goes beyond organisational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved! Should you have any questions about my career and credentials, please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or via email at m100mph@hotmail.com.