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 an HR Business Partner Director – Technology within PNC's Human Resources organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

The HR Business Partner Director will act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Technology and senior leadership team, aligning people strategies with business objectives across one of PNC's largest and most complex functions. This role will lead strategic talent initiatives, organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning, change management, and employee engagement efforts while helping leaders navigate technology transformation, AI-driven workforce shifts, evolving delivery models, and changing talent and capability needs.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

 

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

Job Description

• Manages the day-to-day activities and strategic support of all aspects of personnel management for multiple business segments and/or a mulitple major business units.
• Leading multiple departments in establishing strategic goals and objectives that align with the overall business direction.
• Advising multiple senior business leaderships on all aspects of HR and monitoring career management programs and employee relations counseling.
• Working with multiple senior leadership to set priorities and direction of HR initiatives. Managing HR staff and monitoring individual performance and development of managers and individual contributors.
• Ensuring effective communication of issues, operating plans and responsibilities among location personnel, management and the corporate office to facilitate efficient and effective execution of HR programs.

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Preferred experience:

• Ability to align talent, organizational, technology, and business priorities to drive performance and achieve strategic outcomes.

• Technology literacy and the ability to build credibility with technology leaders by understanding business, product, service, delivery, and workforce implications without needing to be a technical expert. 

• Experience developing and executing workforce strategies for large, complex organizations with a substantial employee and contractor population. 

• Trusted advisor who provides effective challenge, exercises sound judgment, and influences senior leaders through complex business and talent decisions. 

• Strong relationship builder who works effectively across HR Centers of Excellence and enterprise partners, including Finance, Enterprise Change, Corporate Communications, and external suppliers. 

• Demonstrated ability to establish governance, clarify accountability, and coordinate execution across highly matrixed stakeholder groups. 

• Ability to enter a tenured organization, leverage institutional knowledge and established relationships, and build trust while establishing an independent leadership perspective. 

• Proven ability to use workforce data, analytics, and insights to identify risks and opportunities, shape strategy, influence decisions, and translate findings into action. 

• Experience supporting executive leaders in talent management, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and strategic workforce planning. 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering accountability, trust, teamwork, constructive challenge, and high-performing, inclusive cultures. 

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 customer.

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.

Preferred Skills

Business Acumen, Change Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Leadership, Policy Development, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Management

Competencies

Business Acumen, Compensation Management, Employee Relations, HR Planning And Development, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Policies, Strategies And Environment, Influencing, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Partnering for Clients' Success, Staffing And Recruiting

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree and higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications. Industry -relevant experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. Proven leadership experience with a 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 (Required)

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

 

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

 

  

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 pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. 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 (EEO)

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.

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