Ian Hudson
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Learning and Talent Development professional with a proven track record of designing and implementing strategic learning initiatives to drive organizational growth and employee development. Possessing in-depth expertise in training program development and talent assessment, I excel in creating tailored learning experiences that align with business objectives. With a keen understanding of adult learning principles and proficiency in learning technology platforms, I am adept at maximizing employee performance and potential. Known for my strong analytical skills, I leverage data-driven insights to measure training effectiveness and continuously refine programs for optimal impact. Collaborative by nature, I excel in building strong cross-functional relationships to ensure seamless talent development processes. Adept at staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within organizations. Looking to leverage my expertise to drive talent development strategies and elevate organizational performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. P&O Data and Talent Management Specialist
Mars
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with 4 Corporate Sr. HR Director/Business Partners, Corporate Sr. Vice President of HR, 10 Global Sr. HR Director/Business Partners, and Global Talent COE members.
- Drive global deployment of Mars Inc. talent signature processes.
- Provide relevant talent trends, analysis, insights to feed the talent strategy.
- Examine talent pools, succession pools, succession plans to drive talent strategy across 9 global functions.
- Provide relevant trends, analysis, insights to feed the Corporate P&O strategic priority projects.
- Understand business objectives and drive the use of the most relevant data strategies to support insight generation relevant to the work initiatives.
- Centralize data from numerous dashboards and create an early warning indicator system to identify problems before the become a problem.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager
Amazon
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked closely with internal stakeholders to define and deliver DEI vision, strategy, goals, and priorities across the business and build a culture of inclusion
- Designed and delivered DEI programs and events to build and foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Developed processes along with a communications repository, SOPs, etc required for program rollouts.
- Maintained awareness of DEI best practices and industry standards.
- Worked cross-functionally with the Talent Department to enhance DEI recruitment process, build toolkits, and track goal progress to ensure impactful results.
- Served as the employee resource group (ERGs) subject matter expert; support leaders to help drive group initiatives, assist with planning and program budgeting; Coordinate the development of new ERGs and group guidelines; develop & monitor metrics
- Worked closely with outside DEI organizations, developing professional partnerships
- Used my passion and energy, HR expertise, and business acumen to establish a trusted partnership with a diverse set of employees across the business.
Global Learning and Talent Dev. Specialist, Executive Development
Amazon
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated across teams, geographies, and organizational levels and implemented solutions that had a measurable business impact.
- Managed Learning Programs including analyzing data and metrics, facilitator recruitment, content development and iteration in service of over 3000 employees globally.
- Partnered with business partners including Recruiting, ERC, HelpDesk, IT, HR and others to trouble shoot on-boarding issues before, during and after learning events to ensure a smooth on-boarding experience.
- Worked with internal staekholders and external vendors including hotels, caterers and transportation to ensure a defect free learning environment.
- Communicated program variability and defects appropriately to minimize negative impact on customer experience.
- Partnered with HR and business leaders to drive data driven talent strategies globally.
- Communicated insights to key stakeholders and influenced teams to act based on my recommendations.
- Identify opportunities to scale for repeatable business questions through frameworks and dashboards.
TA Onboarding Coordinator
Delek US
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Created and implemented a fun and informational Onboarding process for all new employees
- Organized special events, meetings, and team building, providing creative input that will develop strong employee engagement
- Trained all new hires on the talent acquisition team on standard procedures, systems, and expectations
- Developed and maintained all Stand Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Background and I9 Compliance Specialist
Philips
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Tracked and maintained all new hires in the onboarding process with proper forms needed for onboarding
- Communicated accurate information to HR Business Partners, Hiring Managers, and Talent Acquisition
- Managed the employment eligibility verification process following state and federal guidelines
- Participate in regular I-9 compliance webinar and training, including fraudulent documentation training
- Conducted annual internal I-9 audit on active and inactive I9’s for completeness and accuracy following federal requirements
- Prepared I-9 exception reporting and notified HR Business Partner of noncompliant I-9s following escalation procedures
- Helped with selecting affinity groups and worked closely with stakeholders to build these groups from the ground up
- Assisted with the development and training of team members.
Onboarding Administrator (Contract)
Staffmark
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Facilitate BG Results, Adjudication, PreAdverse, Drug Screen Results, Rescind Offer, PSG, Start Date Change, and Candidate Retrigger Processing in accordance with established desktop procedures, training, matrix guidance, and HCA policy.
HR Administrative Assistant (Contract)
Volt Services
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Liaised with executives and senior administrators to handle requests and queries.
- Updated and maintained office policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained filing systems.
- Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Planned meetings and organize/ schedule appointments.
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona04.2023
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA12.2016
Skills
- Creation of SOPs
- Team Building
- People Analytics
- People Assessment
- Communication (Written and Verbal)
- People/Executive Coaching
- Global Coordination
- Organizational Behavior and Development
- Cross-Functional Teams
- Talent Management
- Process Optimization
Certification
- People Analytics for HR Certificate
- Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
- Psychological Safety Practitioner
Timeline
Sr. P&O Data and Talent Management Specialist
Mars
04.2023 - Current
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager
Amazon
08.2022 - 04.2023
Global Learning and Talent Dev. Specialist, Executive Development
Amazon
06.2019 - 06.2020
TA Onboarding Coordinator
Delek US
10.2018 - 05.2019
Background and I9 Compliance Specialist
Philips
11.2017 - 08.2018
Onboarding Administrator (Contract)
Staffmark
07.2017 - 11.2017
HR Administrative Assistant (Contract)
Volt Services
01.2017 - 04.2017
Ph.D. - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of La Verne
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