Retirement Plans & ESPP Program Lead

AECOM; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team. The role supports the ongoing administration of retirement benefits with a focus on ESPP and stock programs, defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Hybrid work availability is offered, with potential office-based collaboration across the US. The candidate will act as ESPP subject matter expert, drive plan design and compliance, and partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• Significant hands-on ESPP experience.
• Knowledge of Section 423 ESPP, SEC regulations, ERISA, DOL, IRS requirements.
• Global ESPP program experience for publicly traded companies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ESPP subject matter expert, owning plan administration, design recommendations and participant experience.
• Oversee ESPP operations across enrollment, purchase periods, payroll deductions, refunds and data file maintenance.
• Maintain ESPP records, manage vendors and ensure accurate data exchange and reconciliations.
• Support ESPP communications and educate employees on plan design and value.
• Ensure compliance with IRC 423, global tax regs and securities laws.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards, Compensation and Equity teams for alignment across benefits.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll and Equity Administration to align with financial reporting.
• Support plan governance activities, including committee meetings, fiduciary docs, audits and RFPs.
• Research ESPP expansion globally and identify opportunities including AI enhancements.

Skills

ESPP expertise

Retirement plans

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle HR

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team. The role supports the ongoing administration of retirement benefits with a focus on ESPP and stock programs, defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Hybrid work availability is offered, with potential office-based collaboration across the US. The candidate will act as ESPP subject matter expert, drive plan design and compliance, and partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate