Benefits Manager - Financial Wellness & Benefits Engagement

PNC • Downers Grove, IL

6d • $80,000 - $194,350

About The Position

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 Manager within HR Total Rewards team, you will be part of PNC's Human Resources organization. You will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Downers Grove, IL, Birmingham, AL, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA or East Brunswick, NJ. This position is primarily based in a location within PNC’s footprint. Overview/Responsibilities: You will be responsible for managing the strategy and design of our financial wellness-focused benefits, along with the strategy to promote employee engagement in their benefits. You’ll design competitive, relevant, and compliant benefits and programs that support the financial success of PNC employees. This includes the PNC ISP 401(k), PNC Pension Plan, Education Benefit, Financial Wellness Education tool, and more. You’ll partner closely with the benefits administration team to implement and deliver the changes. You will also set a comprehensive strategy that enables employee engagement in their full suite of employer benefits. This includes strategic communication and educational opportunities, that help articulate how benefit programs are an integral part of Total Rewards and deliver an ideal employee experience. Preferred skills include, but are not limited to: •Experience with large employer retirement and financial wellness-focused benefit plans including 401k, pension, non-qualified plans, employee stock purchase, etc. •Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and learning. •Proven track record of taking initiative and identifying new opportunities and ideas. •Effective relationship management and communication with numerous parties including third-party vendors, legal counsel, accounting, and corporate communications. •Leadership and people management experience, with a focus on talent development. •Ability to communicate complex, detailed subjects appropriately to audiences ranging from early career professionals, experienced financial experts, and senior leaders/executives. •Expertise in leveraging data and analytics to make decisions, solve issues, and inform planning. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description Manages the development and administration of employee benefits programs, policies, and procedures and ensures compliance with related regulations. Providing 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. Overseeing the collection and overall accuracy of benefits data located within the organization's HRIS; evaluating current benefits programs and identifying and monitoring critical performance. Managing vendor relationships to ensure adherence to required service levels for outsourced benefits providers. Monitoring 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. PNC also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in PNC, you will be expected to: 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.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree.
• Industry experience is typically 8+ years.
• At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large employer retirement and financial wellness-focused benefit plans including 401k, pension, non-qualified plans, employee stock purchase, etc.
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and learning.
• Proven track record of taking initiative and identifying new opportunities and ideas.
• Effective relationship management and communication with numerous parties including third-party vendors, legal counsel, accounting, and corporate communications.
• Leadership and people management experience, with a focus on talent development.
• Ability to communicate complex, detailed subjects appropriately to audiences ranging from early career professionals, experienced financial experts, and senior leaders/executives.
• Expertise in leveraging data and analytics to make decisions, solve issues, and inform planning.
• Communication
• Corporate Governance
• Customer Advocacy
• Policy Analysis
• Retirement Planning
• Strategic Planning

Responsibilities

• Manages the development and administration of employee benefits programs, policies, and procedures and ensures compliance with related regulations.
• Providing 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.
• Overseeing the collection and overall accuracy of benefits data located within the organization's HRIS; evaluating current benefits programs and identifying and monitoring critical performance.
• Managing vendor relationships to ensure adherence to required service levels for outsourced benefits providers.
• Monitoring the employee benefits eligibility and enrollment process to ensure employees meet eligibility requirements.

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 Your PNC Total Rewards.
• PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees