Mariko Urimoto

I'm Maria Mariko Urimoto, an HR and operations professional with a passion for building strong, remote-first teams and creating systems that help people and businesses thrive. With years of experience leading distributed teams, I’ve learned how to balance structure with flexibility—keeping things human while driving results.

My background is rooted in HR leadership, where I led hiring, onboarding, and employee development across global teams. Over time, I expanded into operations and content optimization, helping teams streamline processes and communicate clearly—internally and externally. I’ve worked closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to align culture, brand, and workflows, especially in fast-moving startup environments.

What sets me apart is my people-first approach. I believe that great operations start with empathy, and I bring that mindset into every system I build and every conversation I have—whether I’m mentoring team leads, improving onboarding flows, or refining messaging to better connect with clients and candidates.

Now, I support remote-first companies and startups as a freelance consultant, helping them grow with clarity, care, and intention. If you're scaling a team or evolving your internal processes, I’d love to help you do it the right way—without losing your human touch.