Benefits Program Manager - Retirement & ESPP (Hybrid)

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, and can be based from anywhere in the US where AECOM has an office location.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.