Description
We are seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team. The successful candidate will provide professional-level support to the ongoing administration of AECOM's retirement benefits program, including Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP).
Responsibilities include:
- Serving as the primary ESPP subject matter expert, owning plan administration, design recommendations, and participant experience
- Overseeing ESPP operations across enrollment, purchase periods, payroll deductions, refunds, qualified dispositions, and data file maintenance
- Maintaining ESPP benefits records, managing vendors, and ensuring accurate data exchange and reconciliations
- Supporting ESPP communications, including educational materials explaining plan design and employee value
- Ensuring compliance with IRC Section 423, global tax regulations, and securities laws
- Collaborating with Total Rewards, Compensation, and Equity teams to ensure alignment across benefit programs
- Partnering with Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and Equity Administration teams to align operations with financial reporting and payroll processes
- Supporting plan governance activities, including committee meetings, fiduciary documentation, audits, and RFPs
- Researching ESPP expansion globally and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Acting as a trusted advisor to HR leadership to research, analyze, and resolve issues timely
- Monitoring industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in retirement and stock programs
- Serving as back-up for Qualified and Non-Qualified plan administration
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field, plus at least 6 years of relevant experience
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with both defined contribution savings and defined benefit pension plans
- HRIS/Payroll/Benefit systems experience, such as Workday, ADP, and ORACLE
At AECOM, we offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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