Global ESPP & Retirement Benefits Lead

AECOM; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team. The role focuses on ESPP plan administration, enrollment, payroll deductions, and data integrity, with a emphasis on compliance and cross‑functional coordination.

The position supports plan communications, governance, and potential global ESPP expansion, requiring strong project management and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

ESPP expertise

Retirement benefits

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team. The role focuses on ESPP plan administration, enrollment, payroll deductions, and data integrity, with a emphasis on compliance and cross‑functional coordination.

The position supports plan communications, governance, and potential global ESPP expansion, requiring strong project management and knowledge of regulatory requirements.