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- Handed over compliance-related responsibilities to focus more on HR and safely meet increasing hiring/training needs.- Designed/delivered a training program from scratch for all the Starr Japan emp. to further improve their communication skills and promote such core values like integrity, collaboration, diversity, and mutual respect (in the program, conducted a simple assessment on their communication habits, provided with some tips on how to build effective messages, and emphasized the importance of demonstrating core values in action)- Added new recruiting channels (social media, agents and headhunters) to accelerate hiring activities and successfully filled some critical positions.- Increased the portion of perf. bonus in a planned way as opposed to the fixed salary to further reflect each one's annual performance to the total comp.- Proactively led Japan’s CEO transition in 2024 from recruiting, on-boarding and corp. communication perspective.- Partcipated in “Starr International Strategic HR Summit” at headquarters in NYC to discuss current initiatives, challenges, and future strategies with international colleagues.

- Planned/implemented a DC pension plan from scratch in conjunction with International Benefits Committee of the U.S. headquarters.- Launched an annual employee recognition award program to install recognition culture.- Functioned as a liaison with regional/global practice leaders to better represent the Japan HR and Compliance.- Introduced a corporate officer system (執行役員制度) to further promote corporate governance and cross-functional initiatives.- Obtained 7% discount on the office rent through negotiations with the real estate owner utilizing an agent.- Safely led the launch of Osaka and Fukuoka branch offices in aspects of hiring and facility management.

- Further promoted performance management and succession planning to ensure talent pipeline of this rapidly growing company.- Launched online corporate English courses for Japan employees.- Strengthened the roles/responsibilities of Japan compliance team to be a trusted risk advisor with monitoring its productivity and service level.

- Revamped the outdated work rules to be compliant with the latest labor laws/regulations and enhanced employee benefits.- Led the company BCP by introducing remote work policy as well as special paid leave for vaccination shots under the COVID19 pandemic.

- Created stable operation process of the newly implemented DC Pension Plan for 900 emp. in Japan. Incorporated an automated reporting functionality into the payroll system to manage company’s contribution and RAP amounts.- Consolidated several time & attendance systems into one single work-time record and held an explanation session about related Japanese labor laws for non-Japanese managers. - Planned and launched a payroll full-outsourcing project to harmonize two different payroll into one and standardize the entire operations in Japan. - Oversaw HR operations in China (Beijing and Shanghai) on top of Japan to better align with the global practices.

- Created and managed Japan & Korea Workforce Analysis Report for over 9,000 employees on a monthly basis.- Managed personnel expense budgets for all AIG Japan entities as well as the HR function budget.- Oversaw entire activities of Health Consultation Office such as medical check-ups, stress-checks and safety & health committee for all Japan employees.- Proactively led the project to establish a corporate childcare center in Okinawa shared service site (though the project was canceled for cost reasons).

- Facilitated the project to establish a special subsidiary for disabled employees, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.- Conducted internal job posting for more than 6,000 non-managerial employees for the internal company merger.- Launched international talent pool for the HR professionals in Asia Pacific region to address project needs across countries.- Functioned as project manager to establish Japan HR shared service Dept.

- Facilitated a project for the HRIS (Workday) implementation into Japan.- Additionally appointed as a manager of corporate interpreting team (6 professional interpreters).- Led payroll consolidation project as a project leader and merged to create single payroll with internal vendor.

- Managed the entire RIF process including involuntary termination and severance payments due to the financial crisis in AIG Headquarters.- Led project to introduce new HR plan with job grading, cash balance plan and long-termed employment into AIG Business Partners KK (though the project was cancelled due to the financial crisis).

- Successfully project managed the introduction of full payroll outsourcing model into AIG Japan companies (10 legal entities) and standardized HR operations.- Managed regional headcount and budget reporting for Japan and Korea region.