Bilingual HR Coordinator - Onboarding & Records

J Benton Construction; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

J. Benton Construction, LLC in the U.S. Virgin Islands is seeking an organized HR Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, and daily HR operations.

The role requires strong communication and bilingual capabilities, with emphasis on confidentiality and compliance. The position is based in St. Thomas (in-office) with frequent inter-island travel to St.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Willingness and ability to travel inter-island based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with candidates.
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation, including preparation of paperwork and employee files.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records (digital and paper).
• Assist with benefits administration, timekeeping, and HRIS data entry.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Support employee relations initiatives and internal communications.
• Assist with training coordination and compliance tracking.
• Ensure HR practices align with company policies and employment laws.
• Provide translation or language support for employees when needed (Spanish or Creole).
• Perform other HR-related administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Creole)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

J. Benton Construction, LLC in the U.S. Virgin Islands is seeking an organized HR Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, and daily HR operations.

The role requires strong communication and bilingual capabilities, with emphasis on confidentiality and compliance. The position is based in St. Thomas (in-office) with frequent inter-island travel to St.