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Human Resource Assistant

Centuri nextcenturi.com Open · verified Oct 23, 2026
Topeka Junior HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Junior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Centuri. Topeka · no salary stated · we estimate $53,125–$75,556 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Centuri has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$53,125 – $75,556
What the middle half of entry-level HR business partner & generalist roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 54 postings that stated pay, median $66,700. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityJunior
LocationTopeka
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 7w ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Answer applicant questions and calls, then screen candidates and arrange interviews with hiring teams
  • Guide new hires through paperwork, I-9 checks, setup, record updates, and onboarding questions
  • Arrange and lead orientations with Safety and other internal partners
  • Enter accounting data, process invoices, assist with expenses, and cover Concur when needed
  • Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel, supplies, and office filing and tracking

What you bring

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • At least two years in office administration or a related role
  • Hands-on support for candidate screening, interview scheduling, and applicant communication
  • Knowledge of onboarding, employment paperwork, and I-9 verification

Who this fits

This junior role suits someone organized and communicative who can handle competing tasks independently while supporting hiring, onboarding, and office operations. You’ll work in an indoor office and may need to adjust your schedule or stay late on short notice. The role also calls for mobility across office, warehouse, and construction-site settings, occasional lifting of up to twenty pounds, valid U.S. work authorization for E-Verify, and satisfactory screening results.

From the employer

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

The Human Resource Assistant provides recruiting, onboarding, administrative, and accounting support by coordinating hiring activities, processing new hire documentation, maintaining records, and supporting daily office operations. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants, responding to employment inquiries, candidate calls, and recruiting-related questions.
  • Conduct candidate pre-screenings, review applications, and coordinate interviews with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership to support an efficient hiring process and positive candidate experience.
  • Manage all aspects of the new hire onboarding process, including employment documentation, I-9 verification, new hire setup, employee record maintenance, and resolution of onboarding-related questions and issues.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate new hire orientations in partnership with Safety and other internal stakeholders.
  • Support HR functions through employee record management, compliance documentation, onboarding administration, and other workforce initiatives as needed.
  • Perform accounting data entry and related clerical functions, including invoice processing, expense reporting support, and serving as a backup for Concur.
  • Coordinate office administration, including calendar management, meeting planning, travel arrangements, office supply ordering, and maintaining organized filing and tracking systems
  • Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience in office administration, or a related role.
  • Experience supporting the hiring process, including candidate screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.
  • Knowledge of onboarding processes, employment documentation, and I-9 verification requirements.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast paced environment

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 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 Group 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!

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