Mary Morikawa
About Mary Morikawa
Mary Morikawa serves as the Senior Vice President and Human Resources Compliance Manager at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in talent acquisition and HR compliance, she has developed risk management programs and oversees HR policy documentation.
Work at City National Bank
Mary Morikawa has been serving as the Senior Vice President and Human Resources Compliance Manager at City National Bank since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for owning the documentation and publication of all HR policies. She continuously evaluates HR processes to identify compliance gaps and policy conflicts, driving projects to mitigate risks. Additionally, she leads internal analyses for adverse impact, selection, compensation, workspace audits, and compliance issues, preparing the organization for external Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audits.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Mary Morikawa worked at Capital Group as a Talent Acquisition Consultant for seven months in 2015. She also held the role of Vice President and Senior Recruiter at City National Bank from 2012 to 2015. Her earlier experience includes a position as a Senior Consultant at Identify Inc. in Vancouver, Canada, from 2011 to 2012, and as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Identify in the Netherlands from 2000 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as a Client Manager at TMP Worldwide in New York for one year.
Education and Expertise
Mary Morikawa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. Her educational background supports her extensive career in human resources, particularly in compliance management and talent acquisition. With over two decades of experience in various HR roles, she has developed expertise in risk management, policy development, and compliance evaluation.
Achievements in Risk Management
During her career, Mary Morikawa has developed and implemented a centralized risk management program specifically for HR functional areas. This initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing compliance and mitigating risks within human resources processes. Her work includes ongoing evaluations of HR practices to ensure they align with regulatory standards and internal policies.