Retirement & ESPP Programs Manager

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

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to support the administration of retirement and stock-based programs from a flexible US location. The role focuses on ESPP plan administration, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with Total Rewards, Compensation, Equity, Legal, Finance, Tax and Payroll teams.

The candidate will help expand ESPP globally, support plan governance, and advise HR leadership on timely issues while aligning with financial reporting and payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field, plus at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Significant hands-on ESPP experience.
• Knowledge of Section 423 ESPP, SEC regulations, ERISA, DOL, and IRS requirements.
• 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.

Skills

ESPP expertise

Retirement benefits

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

HR collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to support the administration of retirement and stock-based programs from a flexible US location. The role focuses on ESPP plan administration, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with Total Rewards, Compensation, Equity, Legal, Finance, Tax and Payroll teams.

The candidate will help expand ESPP globally, support plan governance, and advise HR leadership on timely issues while aligning with financial reporting and payroll