Katie Zalany
About Katie Zalany
Katie Zalany serves as the Benefits Manager at Benesch Law in Cleveland, Ohio, where she has worked since 2023. With over 15 years of experience in human resources, she specializes in benefits and wellness leadership, having previously held various roles at KeyBank and ERC.
Work at Benesch Law
Katie Zalany has been serving as the Benefits Manager at Benesch Law since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the benefits programs for the firm, focusing on optimizing employee wellness and engagement. Her position is based in Cleveland, Ohio, where she applies her extensive knowledge in human resources to enhance the benefits experience for employees.
Education and Expertise
Katie Zalany holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from John Carroll University, which she attended from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Organization Development & Assessment from Regis University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Her academic background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in benefits and wellness leadership.
Background in Human Resources
With over 15 years of experience in human resources, Katie Zalany has developed a strong focus on benefits and wellness leadership. She has worked in various roles that emphasize employee engagement and the optimization of benefits programs. Her career includes significant positions at KeyBank and ERC, where she honed her skills in workplace engagement and benefits management.
Previous Roles at KeyBank
Katie Zalany held multiple positions at KeyBank, contributing to her extensive experience in benefits management. She served as the Talent Practices Manager from 2014 to 2017, and later as the Employee Benefits Manager from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, she briefly worked as the Sr. Benefits Manager - Health & Welfare Benefits in 2022. These roles allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of employee benefits and wellness initiatives.
Specialization in Employee Engagement
Katie Zalany specializes in engaging employees to utilize benefits and wellness programs effectively. She employs a talent and data-oriented mindset to optimize benefits functions, aiming to create high-performing teams. Her strategic marketing and communications skills are integral to her approach, ensuring that employees are informed and motivated to take advantage of available resources.