Benefits Consultant Senior-Retirement

Fairygodboss; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Dependent care reimbursement

Wellness program

Educational assistance

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Senior Benefits Consultant in the HR Strategy and Risk group, based in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH. The role focuses on retirement plans, including defined contribution and defined benefit plans, with emphasis on pension experience.

Responsibilities include consulting on 401(k) and pension plans, plan data analysis, and ensuring regulatory and plan compliance. The position requires strong Excel skills and client-facing communication, with in-office expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in retirement services or retirement plan administration, or a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) environment.
• 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 ability to evaluate data and tell insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting and administrative support for 401(k), pension, and other qualified retirement plans.
• Analyze retirement plan data, troubleshoot issues, and translate findings into recommendations.
• Support retirement plan operations, including distributions, compliance testing, and daily administration.
• Review discrimination testing results and assist with Form 5500 preparation and review.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure plan compliance and operational excellence.

Skills

401(k) plans

Pension plans

Discrimination testing

Distributions

Retirement plan compliance

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Profile

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 company's success. As a Benefits Consultant Senior within PNC's 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.

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 benefit 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 Skills

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

Competencies

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

Work Experience

Roles 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.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $40,000.00 - $106,250.00

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 07/21/2026, 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; 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 Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. 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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