Benefits Program Manager - Retirement & ESPP (Hybrid - LA or Dallas)

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AECOM has an opening for a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team in our Dallas office or a hybrid work location. The role provides professional level support to the ongoing administration of AECOM’s retirement benefits program. The qualified candidate should have diverse exposure to various forms of retirement/financial plans such as stock programs (employee stock purchase plans ESPP). defined contribution, defined benefit plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.

This position will offer some flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work, to be based in either Dallas, TX or Los Angeles, CA.

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.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

Experience with both defined contribution savings and defined benefit pension plans is preferred; HRIS/Payroll/Benefit systems, such as Workday, ADP and ORACLE experience is preferred