Connecting People to Possibility
As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI ) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.
Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.
We're looking for a strategic and people-focused Benefits Manager to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our benefits and recognition programs. In this role, you'll help create a rewarding employee experience by ensuring our offerings remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with the evolving needs of our workforce.
As a trusted partner to HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll play a key role in shaping benefits strategies that support business objectives, strengthen employee engagement, and help us attract and retain top talent. This role is based in Phoenix, AZ and follows a hybrid work schedule.
What You'll Do:
Manage employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellness, leave, and voluntary benefits.
Partner with brokers and vendors on plan performance, renewals, cost containment, and program optimization.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee the administration of HRIS benefits modules and related processes
Maintain accurate documentation to support public company audits and regulatory compliance requirements
Manage benefits-related reporting, including EEO, ACA reporting, and other required filings
Stay informed on evolving laws, regulations, and market trends that impact benefits programs
Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource on benefits matters
Provide guidance, support, and training to HR partners and people leaders
Lead employee education and communication initiatives that promote understanding and engagement with benefits programs
Support additional projects and responsibilities as requested by leadership
What You'll Have 5+ years of experience in benefits or total rewards roles, including 2+ years of team leadership experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required
CBP (Certified Benefits Professional), CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist), or SHRM-CP certification preferred
Experience designing and/or administering employee benefit programs
Experience working with HRIS systems and benefits administration tools
Experience in a mid-sized or large organization preferred
Experience working in a public company environment and managing legal, regulatory, reporting, and filing requirements
What You'll GetBenefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401K w/ Company Match
Access to our Employee Stock Purchase Plan featuring a 15% stock discount
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
Employee Discounts
Weekly Payroll
Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Legal StuffPass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Our Commitment to OpportunityThis job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.