Benefits Consultant Senior- Retirement

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 Consultant Senior within PNCs HR Strategy and Risk organization you will be based in Pittsburgh PA or Cleveland OH.

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.

• Conducts research and analysis clerical tasks the implementation of benefits programs and policies and other activities associated with the organizations 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 organizations 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 organizations 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 PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

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.

Benefits 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

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

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

Bachelors

No Required Certification(s)

No Required License(s)

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Base Salary: $40000.00 $106250.00

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.

Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/21/2026 although it may be longer with business discretion.

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 visit.

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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.

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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