Incentive Compensation Associate

PNC

. Administer and execute non-annual incentive compensation .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $40,000 - $68,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering non-annual incentive compensation and executing financial analytics to support organizational soundness. Proficient in project management and process improvements, with strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

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Incentive Compensation AdministrationFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness AnalyticsHRIS Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Compensation ManagementPayroll ProcessingProcess ImprovementsData AnalyticsModeling

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Varicent

Industry Keywords

Compensation And BenefitsHuman ResourcesAuditingComplianceEmployee Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and execute non-annual incentive compensation
Execute day-to-day administration of non-annual incentive compensation for applicable business segments
Monitor compliance with internal controls through auditing and testing incentive inputs and outputs
Provide analytics and modeling to support organizational financial and operational soundness
Leverage technology to support incentive calculations and analytics
Research and communicate responses to field inquiries
Lead business-specific projects to enhance employee awareness and understanding
Review and test system changes in Varicent
Support process improvements during off-cycle periods

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required, or comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience in lieu of a degree
Less than 1 year of professional experience typically required and/or successful completion of a formal development program
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of business, compensation and benefits, compensation management, financial analysis, HRIS, human resources, payroll, payroll processing, process improvements, and project management preferred
Accuracy and attention to detail
Business acumen
Business analytics
Effective communications
Incentive programs
Problem solving
Project management
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 plan
Stock purchase plan
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 and years of service