Manager Project

CHRISTINE M. ZABER

***G Brookside Drive *********.*****@*****.***

Andover, MA 01810 Mobile 978-***-****

Accomplished Manager of Benefits, with expertise in developing and designing benefit strategies that attract and retain talent. Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and create streamlined business processes. Excellent communicator, with emphasis on building strong collaborative cross-functional relationships.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Benefit Strategy Team Leadership Vendor Management Compliance Training/Mentoring Project Management

HRIS Implementation Process Improvement Change Management Communication Relationship Development M&A Analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Smith & Nephew, Inc., Andover, MA 2011 to Present

Manager of Benefits

Managed IRS audit of both the Pension and 401(k) plans resulting in no sanctions against the company.

Spearheaded project to transition Medicare eligible retirees to Medicare exchange saving the company $15M.

Created a Brainshark about the benefit offerings so a consistent message could be accessible to new hires as well as existing employees.

Avid Technology, Inc., Burlington MA 2010 to 2011

Benefits Manager

Developed streamlined processes to support departmental efficiencies, and ensured high levels of customer satisfaction.

Identified and corrected plan discrepancies.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, Boston, MA 2008 to 2010 Benefits Manager

Directed and implemented online total reward statements that employees could request on demand saving the company approximately $60k per year.

Executed multiple audits of benefit plans identifying multiple issues, performed appropriate corrections and implemented new processes to prevent them from happening again. CHRISTINE M. ZABER PAGE 2

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Watertown, MA 1995 to 2008 Benefits Project Manager

Manager of Benefits Administration

Senior Benefits Administrator

Implemented a helpdesk to create efficiencies and consistency in responding to employee questions.

Developed an interactive benefits orientation.

EDUCATION

Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

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