J. Benton Construction - Caribbean Construction Experts is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.
Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.
The Human Resources Coordinator will provide administrative support across the territory. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and excels at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the coordination of recruitment activities, including drafting job postings, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes by preparing documentation, coordinating and facilitating new hire orientations, and ensuring timely completion of all related tasks.
- Maintain and update employee records, files, and HRIS systems with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Provide administrative support for talent acquisition, benefits enrollment, performance review tracking, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Respond to employee inquiries, resolve basic HR issues, and escalate complex matters to senior HR staff as needed.
- Prepare internal communications, reports, memos, and other HR-related documents as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable labor laws and regulations.
- Assist in coordinating training programs, employee events, and recognition initiatives.
- Track and maintain calendars, deadlines, and deliverables for multiple HR programs and projects.
- Effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines while adapting to changing priorities and working under pressure.
- Assist with audits (internal or external) by organizing and providing required HR documents.
- Generate regular HR reports (turnover, headcount, time-to-hire, training hours, etc.).
- Assist with investigations as directed.
- Help administer paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and holiday schedules.
- Track mandatory training completion and re-certifications.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of SOPs for HR procedures to ensure consistency.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is highly preferred.
- 2–3 years of experience in an HR support or administrative role; prior experience in the construction industry is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with proven attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset with a strong self-starting work ethic.
- Willingness and ability to travel inter-island based on business needs.
Additional Information:
- This is an in-office position located in St. Thomas with frequent overnight/weeklong travel to St. Croix, as needed.
- Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish/Creole, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages preferred.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.