Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans (Hybrid - LA or Dallas)

About the role

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

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay

The range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 yearly.

Schedule

This position offers hybrid work schedules to include both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work, to be based in either Dallas, TX or Los Angeles, CA. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

AECOM benefits may include 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.