Benefits Program Manager - Retirement & ESPP (Hybrid)

Responsibilities: Act as the primary ESPP subject matter expert, guiding plan administration and participant experience Oversee ESPP operations: enrollment, purchase periods, payroll deductions, refunds, dispositions, and data maintenance Maintain ESPP records, manage vendors, ensure data exchange and reconciliations Support ESPP communications and educational materials on plan design and value Ensure compliance with IRC 423, global tax regulations, securities laws Collaborate with Total Rewards, Compensation, and Equity teams to align benefit programs Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and Equity Administration to align operations with financial reporting Support plan governance: committee meetings, fiduciary documentation, audits, RFPs Research ESPP expansion globally and identify opportunities (e.g., AI for efficiency) Provide trusted HR leadership advisory, analyze issues timely Monitor 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; at least 6 years of relevant experience Extensive hands-on ESPP experience Strong knowledge of Section 423 ESPP, SEC regulations, ERISA, DOL, IRS requirements Experience managing global ESPP programs for publicly traded companies Strong project management and problem-solving skills Cross-functional collaboration Analytical thinking Strong communication ESPP program administration HRIS/Payroll systems experience (Workday, ADP, ORACLE) Data governance and data exchange