Lynn Takaki

About Lynn Takaki

As a Senior Human Resources leader, I\'ve built an extensive record of HR leadership and success aligning “people” initiatives to support bottom-line business performance. To date, I\'ve gained recognized expertise in HR strategy development, combined with the ability to drive execution across all tactical components of the human resources mix. Key HR challenges I\'m passionate about addressing for organizations include- Aligning employee performance, roles, and responsibilities to strategic business objectives- Building and creating high-performance cultures characterized by accountability and high levels of employee engagement- Championing leading-edge learning and development practices to promote effective succession planning and leadership- Establishing the company as a \"Best Place to Work\" and as a respected corporate citizen within the local community- Recruiting and mentoring world-class HR teams that are viewed as trusted partners by internal business units- Ensuring the smooth and cost-effective administration of key projects related to employee benefits, compensation, and HRIS functionsIndustries worked in to date include Aerospace, Consumer Products, Health/Fitness, Insurance, Financial Services, Consulting & Organizational Development, and Manufacturing. Company sizes range from mid-sized growth companies ($100M-$400M) to Fortune 50 organizations.

Experience

1. Vice President, Human Resources

   Uwajimaya Inc

   Jan 2019 — Present

   Strategic partner to the President & CEO as member of executive team, charged with assisting the company in moving to the next generation of family leadership and providing leadership and direction at the enterprise level. Support all business units including Retail, Wholesale and Real Estate/Property Management.

Education

• Illinois State University

  BS, Education