Benefits Director-Health and Wellness

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription drug coverage (H)

Dental and vision options

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) with PNC match

Dependent care reimbursement

Back-up child/elder care

Educational assistance

Wellness program with incentives

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Years of service

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Benefits Director to lead health and welfare programs within the Total Rewards organization. The role is based in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Atlanta or Chicago, overseeing design, governance, financial performance and vendor ecosystems for employee benefits.

The ideal candidate will develop multi-year strategies, build business cases, measure outcomes with analytics, and lead a team of professionals across key stakeholders to deliver competitive, compliant programs aligned with

Qualifications

• University degree required; Masters desirable.
• Industry-relevant experience 8+ years with at least 5 years in management.
• Proven leadership with large scope and accountability.
• In lieu of a degree, a combination of education, certifications and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and communication of corporate benefits programs and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Develop goals and strategies for benefits programs and measure effectiveness.
• Advise executive management on options and cost savings for employee benefits.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders to enable collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Manage staff to ensure efficacy and compliance of benefit programs and support development.

Skills

Benefits programs

Leadership

Analytics

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 Director within PNC’s Total Rewards organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL. This position will lead the strategy that drives PNC’s employee health and wellness benefits and programs. This leader oversees the design, governance, financial performance, and vendor ecosystem for the company's health and welfare benefit programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, employee needs, and the organization's broader Total Rewards strategy. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience developing and overseeing metrics to measure program performance and effectiveness, including a clear vision of how data and analytics will be used to measure outcomes and drive future decisions. They will also have experience developing a multi-year benefits strategy, building an effective business case for buy-in, and executing against the strategy. Experience serving as a people leader of direct reports and key stakeholders is also required.

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

• Oversees the design and communication of corporate benefits programs and ensures programs adhere to related regulations and business objectives.
• Develops the goals and strategies of corporate benefits programs and ensures alignment with company objectives, measuring effectiveness and efficiency against those goals.
• Monitors the national benefits environment and provides expert advice and counsel to executive management on options and cost savings regarding employee benefits.
• Fosters relationships with key stakeholders (eg; third-party vendors, benefits administration, legal, communications, third-party management, sourcing, etc.) to enable effective collaboration with the team and gain strategic alignment to the team's goals and objectives.
• Manages professional staff to ensure the efficacy and compliance of the benefit programs, including coaching, supporting professional development, and continuous learning opportunities.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance.

PNC Employees Take Pride

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.

People Manager Expectations

• Include Intentionally – Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.
• Live the Values – Role models our values with transparency and courage.
• Enable Change – Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.
• Achieve Results – Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making.
• Develop the Best – Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.

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.

Competencies

• Benefits Programs
• Business Acumen
• Human Resources Policies
• Strategies And Environment
• Planning: Tactical
• Strategic
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Workforce Analytics

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable.

Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required.

Proven leadership experience with a moderate to large scope of responsibility is required.

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: $50,000.00 – $243,100.00 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 10/26/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

• 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
• Robust wellness program with financial incentives
• 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
• Years of service

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

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 Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

California Residents

Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve.

PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page.