Retirement & ESPP Benefits Program Lead

AECOM; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team. The role supports the administration of AECOM’s retirement programs, including ESPP, defined contribution, defined benefit plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation.

This position offers hybrid work flexibility with potential for placement anywhere in the US with an AECOM office. The candidate will serve as ESPP SME, oversee enrollment, payroll deductions, and vendor management,

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

Retirement plan administration

Global program management

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle HRIS

Job description

AECOM is hiring a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team. The role supports the administration of AECOM’s retirement programs, including ESPP, defined contribution, defined benefit plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation.

This position offers hybrid work flexibility with potential for placement anywhere in the US with an AECOM office. The candidate will serve as ESPP SME, oversee enrollment, payroll deductions, and vendor management,