Benefits Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check…