HR Coordinator – Bilingual & Growth in Construction

J. Benton Construction, LLC; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

J. Benton Construction, LLC is seeking an HR Coordinator to support the HR department with recruitment, onboarding, records management, benefits administration, and daily HR support on-site in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The role requires strong organization and the ability to communicate with a diverse workforce. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, maintaining confidential records, handling HRIS data entry, and providing language support in Spanish or Creole when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in HR or administrative role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; HRIS experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

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

Communication skills

HR knowledge

Problem solving

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

J. Benton Construction, LLC is seeking an HR Coordinator to support the HR department with recruitment, onboarding, records management, benefits administration, and daily HR support on-site in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The role requires strong organization and the ability to communicate with a diverse workforce. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, maintaining confidential records, handling HRIS data entry, and providing language support in Spanish or Creole when needed.