Position OverviewAt 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 company's success. As a Benefits Consultant within PNC's Total Rewards organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL.
This position will develop and drive the strategy behind PNC's employee medical and pharmacy benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing and driving change within a large self-insured medical plan, with demonstrated examples of how data and analytics were used to drive decisions and measure outcomes. Responsibilities include relationship management, overseeing audits and success metrics, appeals review, developing the business case for plan and partner changes, interpreting and implementing policy and compliance changes, identifying opportunities to leverage data for decision-making, and more.
•Leads major benefit programs and initiatives, major vendor relationship, or complex cross-functional benefit worksets. Leads complex benefit program design, policy, financial, regulatory, and governance work.
•Advises leaders and influences decisions on business impacts, risk, employee experience, and market competitiveness.
•Evaluates vendor capabilities, monitors benefit program spend and service models to recommend changes. Translates strategy into clear business requirements and success measures for implementation and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
•Fosters collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to align benefit programs to broader strategies and support successful program execution.
•Identifies and generates opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of benefit programs and support the execution of such opportunities through presentations, communication development and review.
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- 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 organization's 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:
- 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.
QualificationsSuccessful 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 SkillsAccount Management, Benefits Administration, Benefits Consulting, Consulting, Employee Compensation and Benefits, Health Insurance, Human Resources (HR), Insurance, Relationship Management, Underwriting
CompetenciesBenefits 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 ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. 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)
Language AssessmentsNo Required or Preferred Language Assessments
Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $50,000.00 - $156,000.00
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 WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 10/19/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
BenefitsPNC 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, visit pncthrive.com.
Disability Accommodations StatementIf an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. 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 877-968-7762 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.
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