Benefits Advisor

Position Overview

At PNC our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the companys success. As a Benefits Advisor within PNCs HR Total Rewards organization you will be based in Pittsburgh PA or Cleveland OH.

This position is primarily based in a location within PNCs footprint.

You will be responsible for developing the strategy and design recommendation for our financial wellness-focused employee benefits. This is primarily our retirement plans which include an active pension plan and ISP 401(k) along with benefits such as employee stock purchase plan non-qualified plans frozen benefits financial education resources etc.

Additional responsibilities include designing competitive relevant and compliant benefits and programs that support the financial success of PNC employees. Youll interpret plan design to ensure plans are administered accurately and consistently and partner closely with legal counsel to interpret and apply changing compliance requirements. Youll work alongside the benefits administration team to implement and deliver changes and improvements.

Preferred skillsets and qualities :

Proficiency in large employer retirement and financial wellness-focused benefit plans including 401k pension non-qualified plans employee stock purchase etc.

Experience with the fiduciary obligations and governance of ERISA-governed benefit plans.

Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and learning.

Proven track record of taking initiative and identifying new opportunities and ideas.

Effective relationship management and communication with numerous parties including third-party vendors legal counsel accounting and corporate communications.

Ability to communicate complex detailed subjects appropriately to audiences ranging from early career professionals experienced financial experts and senior leaders / executives. This includes presentation skills.

Expertise in leveraging data and analytics to make decisions solve issues and inform planning.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Develops and administers employee benefits programs policies and procedures and ensures compliance with related regulations.
• Provides leadership in the planning design and implementation of benefits programs (e.g. medical dental vision disability insurance life insurance and employee assistance programs) and ensuring all activities comply with legal requirements.
• Oversees the collection and overall accuracy of benefits data located within the organizations HRIS; evaluating current benefits programs and identifying and monitoring critical performance.
• Work with vendors to ensure adherence to required service levels for outsourced benefits providers.
• Monitors the employee benefits eligibility and enrollment process to ensure employees meet eligibility requirements.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be :

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge skills and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills competencies work experience education and required certifications / licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Communication Corporate Governance Customer Advocacy Policy Analysis Retirement Planning Strategic Planning

Competencies

Benefits Programs Business Acumen Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Health-Medical Programs HR Legal and Regulatory Environment Human Resources Consulting Human Resources Policies Strategies And Environment Time-Off Programs Workforce Analytics

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with 5 years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary : $65000.00 $172250.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location market data and on individual skills experience and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company business and / or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 11 / 11 / 2025 although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility options for full-time employees include : medical / prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature) dental and vision options; employee and spouse / child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child / elder care; adoption surrogacy and doula reimbursement; educational assistance including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition PNC generally provides the following paid time off depending on your eligibility : maternity and / or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs including benefits for full time and part-time employees visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process please contact us via email at . Please include accommodation request in the subject line title and be sure to include your name the job ID and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call and say Workday for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and / or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

California Residents

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Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Microsoft Office,Customer Service,Communication skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Business Management,Benefits Administration,Microsoft Excel,Insurance Sales,Customer relationship management,Human Resources

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 65000 - 172250