Human Resource Manager

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 Manager reports to the Head of Human Resources and will be provide Human Resource support for St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. Responsibilities include but are not limited to staff planning, 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.

• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, promote consistency, and support a positive and productive workplace culture.
  
• Oversee the recruitment process, from job posting to selection, and assist with interviews as needed.
• Oversee 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.

• Participate in the design and implementation of HR strategies / initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Monitor and improve HR metrics such as turnover, employee satisfaction, and time-to-hire.

• Analyze HR data and trends to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR programs.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Construction Industry experience 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.
• 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.
• Ability to travel between islands as needed based on business needs.

 

Additional Information:

 

• This is an in-office position located in St. Thomas.
• Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish, 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.