Junko FUNAKI

Experience

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  Takeshobo

  Mar 1994 - Jul 2000

  HR Administrative / Executive Secretary

  Human Resources (Recruitment - Training- Payroll) - General Administration* Oversaw HR activities for publishing company, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, training, and employee policies* Facilitated recruitment, hiring, training, and employee orientation. Prepared entrance exams and interviewed candidates* Provided functional support to editing personnel, such as contract administration, invoicing, and documents delivery. Achieved 5million JPY annual cost savings through revision of delivery service provider contract terms Show less

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  Rakuten

  Apr 2002 - Sept 2004

  HR Specialist

  Post-M&A Human Resources Integration* Coordinated HR workstream for venture acquisition deals. Provided expert consultation on human resources, compensation and benefits, communication, organization development and employment law to management teams. Built integration strategies* Built and implemented HR integration strategies to integrate acquired organizations* Designed and implemented internal communication strategy for both the target and Rakuten employee bases ensuring it is aligned with the external communication plan* Provided counseling to key talents and target company employees to retain within the integrated organizationKey Achievements* Executed integration projects for acquisitions of Internet Portal, Online Securities, and Online Travel Services companiesRecruiting - Compensation & Benefits - Employee Communication* Conducted screening, interviewing and hiring for experienced (150/year), new graduate (70/year), and intern (20/year) hires* Managed 2-member HR team for outsourced payroll and employee benefits operations* Designed and implemented in-house HR databases and reduced 3,600,000 Yen annual outsourcing cost* Planned and organized employee communication events and ensured overall employee morale is maintained Show less

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  Johnson Controls

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2006

  HR Specialist

  Human Resources Planning and Strategy - Project Management* Coordinated large-scale HR process improvement and outsourcing projects* Analyzed current processes and identified performance improvement and cost reduction opportunities* Selected and managed outside vendors. Conducted employee communication activities to ensure internal cooperationKey Achievements* Successfully led payroll outsourcing project and achieved 600-hours/year operation time savings and 1-person staff reduction* Introduced the outside company housing vendor and achieved 7 million Yen cost savings through re-organizing company housing and mobility policies* Completed HR functionalities for Sarbanes-Oxley internal control procedures and presented to external auditorsCompensation & Benefits* Managed vendor outsourced payroll process. Ensured services met business requirements* Conducted research and analysis regarding compensation and competitive pay. Developed new rewards strategies* Developed and recommended new rewards strategies and compensation policies Show less

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  BAT

  Aug 2006 - May 2017

  HR Employee Services Executive

  Reward - Operation - HRIS - Project Management – Employee Relations* Developed, implemented, and managed HR programs in areas of compensation, benefits, payroll, policies, and employment law* Incremented all salary review process (annual / promotion), local performance bonus, sales incentive and severance package.* Managed headcount and labor cost for 1,000 employees reporting to local finance controller and Asia Pacific (APAC) Headquarters. * In charge of Expats annual labor cost management, analysis, forecasting and calculating monthly salary and short-term incentive.* Managed 2 payroll staff who were from the onsite third-party vendor for local payroll operation.* Calculated the budget for International Mobility (about 6 people a year) in cooperation with the person in charge of Logistic in Japan and the counterpart of Mobility In/Out country.* Established Japan HR practices consistent with global policies. Collaborated with global, regional, and local HR teams* Handled internal and external audits. Authored succession plans for business continuity programs* Streamlined operations through collaboration with internal and external partners. Selected and managed operation vendors* Trained junior HR professionals and achieved significant improvement in their understanding about Japanese labor lawKey Achievements (Rewards)* Devised new compensation and incentive program through collaboration with Marketing. Analyzed salary surveys* Introduced defined benefit (DB) pension plan following termination of the existing tekikaku nenkin scheme* Introduced group long-term disability insurance (GLTD), employee assistance program (EAP) and company club activity to motivate all employees and their families.* Planned and Introduced the local Recognition awards aligned with global policy. Show less

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  LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  HR Controller - LVMH Cosmetics

  HR Controlling - Compensation & Benefits - Reporting* In charge of staff costs forecasting process for all P&C brands, liaising with C&B Manager, Business HR Managers and Business Planning Controllers.* Analysis of all variances of staff cost in order to support leadership team to identify business challenges and use data analysis to help influence changes to the operations, process or programs.* Participate in salary survey (Mercer, Hay) to determine prevailing pay rate and benefits.* Support for design and simulation of bonus scheme, cost impact monitor and follow up of the actions and progress with brands* Report Monthly & annual Headcount reports: starters, leavers, full time equivalents (FTE) to Global Headquarter.* Responsible for HR scorecard/metrics (analysis of staff absence, turnover, paid holiday or other HR stats) and consult HRBP to improve the metrics rate.* HR database maintenance (cost centers, analytical data...)Ad-hoc reporting as and when required: compensation surveys, national statistics…* Proved HR rerated accruals for financial closing.Key Achievements * Creation of a framework in order to improve accurate staff costs forecasting-Brands: Christian Dior Japon, Guerlain, LVMH Fragrance Brands, Make up Forever, LVMH Cosmetics (SSC)-Total: 1,300 employees, 4 entities, Local Market & Travel Retail* Monthly Analysis of all variances (headcounts, staff costs) between Actual and Budget/Forecast and alert to all Business planning controllers and F&A Manager* Planed and introduced “New way of working” – Sick Leave, Super flexible time, Tele working as project leader. Show less

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  Asurion

  Feb 2019 - May 2020

  HR Employee Solutions Senior Manager

  HR Operation – HR IS – Payroll – Employee Relations* As HR Employee Solutions Senior Manager, managed 4 team member (regular 3, temp 1 )and promoted shared service for 4 entities in Japan region to restructure and improve HR operation processes.* Reviewed and improved the HR operation process from on boarding to off boarding, transfer, contract employee management, long-term leave and return, internal transfer etc... throughout the employee lifecycle. Corporation with IT Service Desk, Legal, Finance, GA.* Establish, maintain and manage strong relationships with other groups in the organization, such as the HR Business Partners, Accounting Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, (external) Vendors, etc. and partner on common projects.Key Achievements (HR Operation)* Renovated the attendance system for superflex attendance in accordance with labor laws.* As a work style reform, Planned and implemented the daily check of overtime hours to ensure thorough management of overtime hours. Built a monitoring system that fully complies with the 36 Agreement with the ES members and instilled it as an internal culture.* Organized the process of benefit and reduced operation time required for the process.* Ensured compliance with global policies and legal and regulatory requirements (including 36-kyotei)* Performed overall health and safety management operations such as existing health and safety committees and stress checks.Key Achievements (Information System)* To cultivate employee self-service culture, designed and implemented new Employee Solutions Service Portal (ServiceNow) and re-designed existing intranet HR page.Key Achievements (Payroll & Social Insurance)* Liaise with payroll vendor. Ensure employment data to/from Payroll vendor is accurate and on time. Show less

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  Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2024

  Senior Manager, People & Culture partner

  Compensation & Benefits* Collaborated with Alexion's Global Rewards COE to manage the Japanese operations for regular salary increases, bonuses, and RSU compensation planning (using Success Factors), and provide advice and support to people managers.* Revised compensations for employees who are promoted, demoted, or have market adjustments (20 to 50 employees per year)* Collaborated with an external Law farm on RSU tax returns and hold briefings for employees. * Support for Global Mobility, handling of contracts for employees seconded to / from AstraZeneca.* Review and revision of local employee benefits.Employee Relations, HR Regulation* Employee Relations Management: Expertly navigated internal employee relations by conducting thorough interviews and investigations related to compliance, legal issues, and HR matters. Collaborated with the Compliance, Legal, and Human Resources senior Directors to determine appropriate disciplinary actions and reported outcomes to Global HR.* Disciplinary Committee Operations: Served as the secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, ensuring seamless operations and strict adherence to organizational policies.* Regulations and Agreement Revisions: Successfully revised company regulations and 36 agreements, enhancing legal compliance and aligning with industry standards. Played a pivotal role in negotiating labor-management agreements to ensure legal compliance and foster a rewarding work environment.* Coaching & Consulting: Provided expert HR consultancy on workplace dynamics, promoting harmonious relationships throughout the organization by mediating conflicts and offering targeted coaching and training. This enhanced collaboration across teams.Change Management* Successfully led HR integration Project in collaboration with AstraZeneca's Local and Global HR Project Team. * Lead the transition to a new pension scheme (DC Plan) while eliminating the previous DB plan (Point System), aligning AZ retirement benefit practices. Show less

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  IQVIA

  Mar 2024 - now

  Associate Compensation and Benefits Director

  Compensation and Benefits Center of Excellence* Compensation Management: Spearhead the enhancement of compensation frameworks by developing and implementing comprehensive strategies across designated regions (Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand) and various business sectors.* Benefits Administration: Play a crucial role in the introduction and refinement of benefits programs, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and market competitiveness.