Senior Manager, Benefits

Centuri Group, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

5h•Remote

About The Position

Centuri is seeking a strategic, people-focused Senior Manager, Benefits to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of benefits and recognition programs. The role is responsible for keeping offerings competitive, compliant, and responsive to workforce needs, while supporting employee experience, engagement, attraction, and retention. As a partner to HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Manager will shape benefits strategies that support business objectives. Centuri is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and will consider qualified remote candidates located within the United States. The position administers employee benefits programs, works with brokers and vendors, supports regulatory compliance and public-company audits, oversees benefits systems and reporting, and serves as a subject matter expert for HR partners, people leaders, and employees. The role also leads employee education and communication initiatives and may support additional projects as requested by leadership. Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment, with mobility required within office, warehouse, and construction-site environments. The position requires the ability to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary, with little or no notice, is required. Applicants must pass applicable drug screens and a pre-employment background check and provide valid U.S. work authorization documents for E-Verify.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in benefits or total rewards roles, including at least 5 years of team leadership experience.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Experience designing and/or administering employee benefit programs.
Experience working with HRIS systems and benefits administration tools.
Experience working in a public-company environment and managing legal, regulatory, reporting, and filing requirements.
Ability to work various schedules and stay late when necessary, with little or no notice.
Ability to read documents, use a computer, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Mobility within office, warehouse, and construction-site environments, and ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Pass required pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug screens and a pre-employment background check; provide valid U.S. work authorization documents for E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

CBP (Certified Benefits Professional), CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist), or SHRM-CP certification.
Experience in a mid-sized or large organization.

Responsibilities

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 cost-containment and program-optimization opportunities.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversee administration of HRIS benefits modules and related processes.
Maintain accurate documentation supporting public-company audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
Manage benefits-related reporting, including EEO and ACA reporting and other required filings.
Stay informed about evolving laws, regulations, and market trends affecting 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 to promote understanding and engagement with benefits programs.
Support additional projects and responsibilities as requested by leadership.