Benefits Manager

Centuri Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Centuri Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a strategic Benefits Manager to lead design, administration, and continuous improvement of our benefits programs. You will partner with HR leadership to create competitive offerings, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive employee engagement in a hybrid work environment.

Join a growing team committed to safety, sustainability, and professional development, with strong benefits, 401(k) match, stock plan, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in benefits/total rewards roles with 2+ years of team leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business, Finance, or related field.
• CBP/CEBS/SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and improve benefits programs across health, retirement, and leave.
• Partner with brokers/vendors on plan performance, renewals, cost containment, and program optimization.
• Ensure ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations are followed.
• Oversee HRIS benefits modules and related processes.
• Provide guidance to HR partners and people leaders.

Skills

Benefits strategy

HRIS

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Benefits tools

Job description

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.

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. 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 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
• 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
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

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!