HR Specialist/Benefits Administrator

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Bluewater Energy, Inc. is a leading technical services company based in Acworth, GA, specializing in startup and commissioning services for energy and infrastructure projects across the country. We take pride in our people-first culture and are committed to delivering excellence, safety, and integrity in everything we do.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bluewater Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HR Specialist / Benefits Administrator to support our Human Resources team. This role is critical in managing employee benefits, ensuring HR compliance, supporting onboarding, and responding to day-to-day HR and benefits inquiries.

General Duties:

· Administer daily employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), voluntary benefits).

· Audit benefit enrollments and file feeds for accuracy; work with vendors to resolve discrepancies.

· Coordinate with our insurance broker on benefits administration, renewals, and compliance.

· Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR and benefits-related questions.

· Maintain and update the employee handbook to reflect company policy changes and legal updates.

· Ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations (FMLA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, EEOC, etc.).

· Manage the PTO tracking system and respond to related employee inquiries.

· Oversee onboarding of new hires including orientation, benefit enrollment, and HRIS setup.

· Support accurate data maintenance in ADP Workforce Now and collaborate with payroll.

· Assist with various HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).

· 3+ years of HR and benefits administration experience.

· Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (required).

· Familiarity with file feeds, benefit audits, and vendor/broker communication.

· Knowledge of HR compliance laws and best practices.

· HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) preferred.

· Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and organizational abilities.

Compensation:

· Comprehensive benefits package offered to include medical, dental, vision, 401k and vacation.

Work Schedule:

· Hybrid, in the office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with remote work on Wednesday and Friday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Education:

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Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person