Hybrid Retirement & ESPP Benefits Lead

AECO; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager to lead retirement plan ESPP administration in a hybrid role based in Los Angeles or Dallas. You will own plan design, enrollment, and communications while ensuring compliance with IRS and SEC rules and coordinating with Total Rewards, Legal, and Finance teams.

The role requires extensive ESPP experience, global program management, and strong project management skills to optimize benefits operations and employee value across a multinational employer.

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 expertise

Global ESPP experience

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Business Administration/related field

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle HRIS

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager to lead retirement plan ESPP administration in a hybrid role based in Los Angeles or Dallas. You will own plan design, enrollment, and communications while ensuring compliance with IRS and SEC rules and coordinating with Total Rewards, Legal, and Finance teams.

The role requires extensive ESPP experience, global program management, and strong project management skills to optimize benefits operations and employee value across a multinational employer.