Position Overview

As a Benefits Consultant Senior within PNC's HR Strategy and Risk organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Benefits Consultant with a strong background in retirement plans, pension administration, and compliance. This role will support both defined contribution and defined benefit plans, with a preference for candidates who have deeper pension experience.

Key Responsibilities:
· Provide consulting and administrative support for 401(k), pension, and other qualified retirement plans.
· Analyze retirement plan data, troubleshoot complex issues, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
· Support retirement plan operations, including distributions, compliance testing, and day-to-day plan administration.
· Review and interpret discrimination testing results and assist with annual regulatory filings, including Form 5500 preparation and review.
· Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure plan compliance and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:
· Prior experience in the retirement services industry, retirement plan administration, or a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) environment.
· Strong knowledge of 401(k) plans, pension plans, discrimination testing, distributions, and retirement plan compliance.
· Experience with Form 5500 reporting and retirement plan regulatory requirements.
· Advanced Excel and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and tell a compelling story through insights.
· Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and client-facing communication skills.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

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

Job Description

• Conducts research and analysis, clerical tasks, the implementation of benefits programs and policies, and other activities associated with the organization's employee benefits such as employee wellness and work life programs.
• Conducts benefits analysis activities including the research, analysis, evaluation, and administration of corporate benefits plans and programs. May lead the execution of the organization's wellness and work-life programs and activities.
• Ensuring all benefits programs and activities comply with related federal and state rules and regulations, e.g. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Assisting in the design and implementation of corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. May also direct the design and implementation of the organization's wellness and work life programs, policies, and procedures.
• Working with appointed vendors for outsourced benefits programs to ensure employees questions and issues are properly resolved.

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

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

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 SkillsBenefits Administration, Benefits Analysis, Benefits Management, Benefits Strategy, Coordination of Benefits (COB), Employee Benefit Programs, Employee Benefits Communication, Employee Benefits Program Design, Employee Compensation and Benefits, Health Insurance

CompetenciesBenefits Programs, Business Acumen, Data Gathering and Analysis, HR Legal and Regulatory Environment, Human Resources Policies, Strategies And Environment, Workforce Analytics

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

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; 9 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, visitpncthrive.com.