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Michiko Iijima

Michiko Iijima

1-8-11 Oppamacho, Yokosuka-city, Kanagawa

Summary

HR professional with experience at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., fluent in English and Japanese. Skilled in recruitment, HR management, employee engagement, and process optimization. Proven success in streamlining workflows, enhancing efficiency, and leading large-scale projects. Strong communicator with a focus on driving organizational growth through effective HR strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Business Partner

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.
09.2017 - Current

Analyzed reports on headcount, overtime, and paid leave, and supported HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, promotions, evaluations, transfers, and resignations. Coordinated meetings and award processes. Developed skills in HR management, data analysis, communication, and coordination. Successfully managed an award nomination process with 20+ nominations and organized a celebration for 200+ attendees. Streamlined workflows by standardizing processes, creating checklists, and a manual, reducing errors, and improving efficiency.

Administrative Assistant

Hanamura Optics Corp.
05.2017 - 09.2017

Managed quotations, invoices, shipping, and translated complex technical manuals for over 100 pages. Strengthened technical knowledge, document management skills, and attention to detail in handling complex tasks.

Sales Assistant

Zara Japan Corp.
09.2016 - 05.2017

Managed cashier duties, customer complaints, returns, and optimized shop layouts to enhance sales performance. Trained and mentored new staff, fostering development in customer service and inventory management. Developed skills in conflict resolution, leadership, and visual merchandising. Motivated team members to improve their customer service and inventory management abilities.

Administrative Assistant

Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd.
03.2012 - 09.2016

Handled data entry, provided translation services, and coordinated investigations and reports. Organized meetings with domestic and international stakeholders. Gained organizational skills, the ability to manage the task under the pressure, along with cross-functional communication. Led a project investigating defective car parts, visiting a supplier in France as a translator (2016). Successfully resolved the issue and strengthened the relationship between the company and the supplier through a deeper understanding of the parts manufacturing process.

Online Customer Service Specialist

Panther Iijima Ltd.
09.2010 - 03.2012

Managed online customer service operations, including order processing, preparing quotations, and resolving customer complaints, ensuring client satisfaction. Oversaw project tracking and collaborated with engineers in India to maintain efficient and timely service delivery. Developed problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, customer service, time management skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii
08-2004

Skills

  • HR knowledge and HR management skills
  • Ability to foster employee engagement and motivation
  • Attention to detail, accuracy
  • Ability to manage the deadline
  • Native Japanese speaker, fluent in English

Interests

Traveling to oversea countries, Trying new foods, Animal lover

Timeline

HR Business Partner

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.
09.2017 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Hanamura Optics Corp.
05.2017 - 09.2017

Sales Assistant

Zara Japan Corp.
09.2016 - 05.2017

Administrative Assistant

Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd.
03.2012 - 09.2016

Online Customer Service Specialist

Panther Iijima Ltd.
09.2010 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Hawaii Pacific University
Michiko Iijima