Benefits Program Manager - Retirement & ESPP (Hybrid)

Responsibilities: Own ESPP plan administration and design recommendations Oversee ESPP operations across enrollment, purchase periods, payroll deductions, refunds, and data file maintenance Maintain ESPP records, manage vendors, ensure data exchange and reconciliations Support ESPP communications and educational materials on plan design Ensure compliance with IRC Section 423, global tax regulations, and securities laws Collaborate with Total Rewards, Compensation, and Equity teams for alignment across benefit programs Partner with Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and Equity Administration 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 and identify opportunities including AI to improve efficiency Act as 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

Key requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or equivalency Significant hands-on ESPP experience 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 strong collaboration and stakeholder management clear communication and advisory skills proactive problem-solving and analytical thinking ESPP domain expertise HRIS/Payroll/Benefit systems (Workday, ADP, ORACLE)