Retirement Benefits Director

PNC•Downers Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retirement Benefits Director is part of PNC's Total Rewards organization and is based in Chicago, Illinois. The role oversees the design and communication of corporate benefits programs, ensuring they comply with applicable regulations and support business objectives. It develops program goals and strategies, evaluates program effectiveness and efficiency, monitors the national benefits environment, and advises executive management on benefits options and cost savings. The director also builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manages professional staff, including coaching, supporting professional development, and promoting continuous learning. PNC describes itself as an in-office company and encourages candidates to confirm workplace expectations with their recruiter and hiring manager. PNC will not provide employment visa sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Typically requires a university or college degree; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Typically requires 8 or more years of industry-relevant experience.
Typically requires at least 5 years of prior management experience.
Requires proven leadership experience with a moderate to large scope of responsibility.
A bachelor's degree is listed under Education.

Nice To Haves

Higher-level education such as a master's degree or PhD, or certifications, is desirable.
Preferred skills include Benefits Administration, Benefits Management, Communication, Employee Compensation and Benefits, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, and Training and Development.
Listed competencies include Benefits Programs, Business Acumen, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Executive Benefits Programs, Human Resources Policies, Strategies and Environment, and Workforce Analytics.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design and communication of corporate benefits programs and ensure adherence to related regulations and business objectives.
Develop corporate benefits program goals and strategies, align them with company objectives, and measure program effectiveness and efficiency.
Monitor the national benefits environment and advise executive management on employee benefits options and cost savings.
Foster relationships with stakeholders, including third-party vendors, benefits administration, legal, communications, third-party management, and sourcing, to support collaboration and strategic alignment.
Manage professional staff to ensure benefits program efficacy and compliance, including coaching, supporting professional development, and providing continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Medical and 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 and elder care.
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
Educational assistance, including select programs that are fully paid.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Maternity and/or parental leave.
Up to 11 paid holidays each year.
Nine occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law.
Between 15 and 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service.