Manager of Employee Relations and Engagement

Who We Are

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 an experienced and collaborative Manager, Employee Relations & Engagement to help foster a positive, consistent, and compliant workplace across Centuri and its subsidiary companies. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders and people managers, providing guidance on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and employment practices.

You'll play a key role in strengthening HR practices, mitigating organizational risk, and supporting employee engagement initiatives that contribute to a positive employee experience. This position offers the opportunity to influence leaders across the organization and drive meaningful improvements in how we support our people. This role is based in Phoenix, AZ and follows a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex employee relations matters across Centuri and its subsidiary companies.
• Conduct and oversee workplace investigations, including employee complaints, ethics hotline reports, and other sensitive employee relations concerns.
• Coach and advise HR leaders and people managers on performance management, corrective action, documentation, and employee relations best practices.
• Review investigations, corrective actions, and termination recommendations to ensure consistency, appropriate documentation, and compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Partner with Legal on employment-related matters, including regulatory complaints, risk mitigation, and responses to government agencies.
• Lead HR compliance initiatives, including policy administration, required training, recordkeeping, and employment law compliance.
• Oversee Form I-9, E-Verify, and employment-based immigration compliance, partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed.
• Develop and deliver training to HR partners and people leaders on employee relations, performance management, and respectful workplace practices.
• Partner with business and HR leaders to support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, action planning, and retention strategies.
• Manage the exit interview process and leverage employee feedback and workforce trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze employee relations data and trends to identify potential risks, recommend solutions, and support proactive HR strategies.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on organizational initiatives, policy updates, and change management efforts.

What You'll Have

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of Human Resources experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of progressive employee relations experience, including workplace investigations, corrective action, and termination guidance.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and employee relations best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct sensitive investigations, assess risk, and provide sound, objective recommendations.
• Experience coaching and influencing HR professionals and business leaders across multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, interpret HR metrics, and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience with Form I-9, E-Verify compliance, and employment-based immigration processes preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive consistent practices across a complex organization.

What You'll Get

• Benefit 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
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Approximately 25% business travel
• 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 Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This 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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!