Hybrid ESPP & Retirement Programs Manager

AECOM; Phoenix (AZ); 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. This role provides professional level support to the ongoing administration of AECOM’s retirement benefits program, including stock programs (ESPP) and defined contribution/defined benefit plans.

The position offers hybrid work with in-office and telecommute options and can be based from anywhere in the US with an AECOM office.

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

Global ESPP programs

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. This role provides professional level support to the ongoing administration of AECOM’s retirement benefits program, including stock programs (ESPP) and defined contribution/defined benefit plans.

The position offers hybrid work with in-office and telecommute options and can be based from anywhere in the US with an AECOM office.