Bilingual Human Resources Manager

J. Benton Construction, LLC, 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 Bilingual Human Resources Manager reports to the Senior Human Resources Manager and will be responsible for the Human Resources function for St. Thomas and St. John including recruitment, employee relations, benefits enrollment, training and other human resources programs and services. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Virgin Islands J. Benton HR team and other departments to support company-wide initiatives and projects including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee relations.
• Implement HR policies and procedures.
• Lead the recruitment process, from job posting to selection, and assist with interviews as needed.
• Handle employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.
• Support and advise management on HR-related issues, ensuring adherence to labor laws.
• Assist with employee benefits including open enrollment and answering general questions.
• Implement HR initiatives to foster a positive work culture and employee engagement.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• HR certification preferred. 
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a managerial HR position.
• Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS system.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Additional Information:

• This is an in-office position located in St. Thomas.
• The role will require occasional travel.

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.