Senior ESPP & Retirement Benefits Lead (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team in a hybrid role. The candidate will own ESPP plan administration, oversee enrollment and payroll deductions, and ensure compliance with IRC Section 423 and related regulations.

This role supports collaboration across Total Rewards, Equity, and Legal teams. The position may be based from anywhere in the US with hybrid in-office and telework options, reflecting AECOM's flexible work model in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field with 6+ years ESPP experience.
• Extensive ESPP experience and knowledge of Section 423, SEC, ERISA, DOL, IRS.
• Experience managing global ESPP programs for publicly traded company stock programs.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ESPP subject matter expert, owning plan administration.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

ESPP experience

Stock programs knowledge

Project management

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Business

Equivalent experience/education

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle HRIS

Job description

AECOM seeks a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team in a hybrid role. The candidate will own ESPP plan administration, oversee enrollment and payroll deductions, and ensure compliance with IRC Section 423 and related regulations.

This role supports collaboration across Total Rewards, Equity, and Legal teams. The position may be based from anywhere in the US with hybrid in-office and telework options, reflecting AECOM's flexible work model in a