Senior Manager, Benefits

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 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. Centuri is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. We are also open to considering qualified remote candidates located within the United States.

What You'll Do

Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, leave programs, and voluntary benefits

Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan performance, manage renewals, and identify opportunities for 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

8+ years of experience in benefits or total rewards roles, including 5+ 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 Get

Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401K w/ Company Match

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

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 accommodation to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodation for a test or job interview) if so requested.

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