Benefits Manager

Benefits Program Manager - Retirement & ESPP (Hybrid - LA or Dallas)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 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 globallyIdentify 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.QualificationsMinimum 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 skillsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with both defined contribution savings and defined benefit pension plans is preferredHRIS/Payroll/Benefit systems, such as Workday, ADP and ORACLE experience is preferredAdditional InformationSponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the futureRelocation assistance is not available for this position.At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.