ESPP & Retirement Benefits Lead (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team in Dallas or a hybrid US location. The role focuses on ESPP and retirement plan administration, with exposure to defined contribution and stock programs.

The qualified candidate will manage ESPP operations, ensure compliance with IRC Section 423, SEC, ERISA, and collaborate with Total Rewards, Compensation, and Equity teams to align benefit programs across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Finance, Business Administration, or related field, plus at least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Significant hands-on ESPP experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Section 423 ESPP, SEC regulations, ERISA, DOL,, and IRS requirements.
• Prior experience managing global ESPP programs for publicly traded company stock programs.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ESPP subject matter expert, owning plan administration, design recommendations, and participant experience.
• Oversee ESPP operations across enrollment, purchase periods, payroll deductions, refunds, qualified dispositions, and data file maintenance.
• Maintain ESPP benefits records, manage vendors and ensure accurate data exchange and reconciliations.
• Support ESPP communications, including educational materials explaining plan design and employee value.
• Ensure compliance with IRC Section 423, global tax regulations, and securities laws.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards, Compensation, and Equity teams to ensure alignment across benefit programs.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and Equity Administration teams to align operations with financial reporting and payroll processes.
• Support plan governance activities, including committee meetings, fiduciary documentation, audits, and RFPs.
• Research ESPP expansion globally
• Identify opportunities, including the use of AI to improve operational efficiency, automate processes, and enhance the employee experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership to research, analyze and resolve issues timely.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in retirement and stock programs.
• Serve as back-up for Qualified and Non-Qualified plan administration.

Skills

ESPP experience

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business Administration or related field

6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team in Dallas or a hybrid US location. The role focuses on ESPP and retirement plan administration, with exposure to defined contribution and stock programs.

The qualified candidate will manage ESPP operations, ensure compliance with IRC Section 423, SEC, ERISA, and collaborate with Total Rewards, Compensation, and Equity teams to align benefit programs across the company.