Strategy & Planning Advisor Senior - HR M&A Integration Partner

PNC Bank • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

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 Strategy & Planning Advisor Senior within the HR Total Rewards team, you will be part of PNC's Human Resources organization. This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA. This position is primarily based in a location within PNC’s footprint. We are seeking a senior HR professional to serve as the executive sponsor’s key partner for all HR-related M&A activity. This role will be a highly visible, hands-on position responsible for shaping our HR M&A strategy, leading cross-functional readiness efforts, and ensuring our organization is prepared to execute transactions of varying size and complexity. This individual will not manage a direct team but will play a pivotal role in leading through influence — driving alignment across HR Centers of Excellence, building repeatable frameworks, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout the deal lifecycle. Preferred skills and experience: A seasoned HR professional with strong experience in M&A, strategy, or transformation projects. Highly accountable and self-driven; able to operate with minimal direction. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, building structure where none exists, and driving decisions forward. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority. Exceptionally organized, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously. Executive presence and credibility to work directly with senior leaders and deal teams. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• 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.
• Specific certifications are often 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

• Branding
• Change Management
• Creative Process
• Design Thinking
• Innovation
• Machine Learning
• Personal Initiative
• Strategic Planning
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Process Design
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Effective Communications
• Influencing
• Planning: Tactical
• Strategic
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• A seasoned HR professional with strong experience in M&A, strategy, or transformation projects.
• Highly accountable and self-driven; able to operate with minimal direction.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, building structure where none exists, and driving decisions forward.
• Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Exceptionally organized, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously.
• Executive presence and credibility to work directly with senior leaders and deal teams.

Responsibilities

• Drives specific strategic planning initiatives, including analysis, oversight and support for solution development.
• Provides advanced expertise to create the definition, understanding and framing of complex business initiatives.
• Leads advanced planning, analysis, solution development and presentation for more complex strategic initiatives.
• Ensures quality and accuracy of data elements relative to the initiatives.
• Mentors and educates team members regarding advanced planning practices.
• Analyzes and recommends solutions for key initiatives.
• Develops structured and compelling presentations to highlight key findings and makes recommendations to key decision makers within the company.
• Collaborates with the line of business to implement recommended strategic solutions.

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; 8 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 .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level