Bilingual Human Resources Manager-Consigli/USVI/J. Benton

October 17, 2024

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Bilingual Human Resources Manager-USVI (STT/STJ)

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.

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Essential Functions

Manage and oversee the HR function for STT/STJ, 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.
Collaborate with the HR team and other departments to support company-wide initiatives and projects.

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred or equivalent year of experience.
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.

Any unsolicited resumes/profiles sent to Consigli including unsolicited resumes/profiles sent directly to any Consigli employees, will be considered Consigli property. Consigli will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Consigli will consider any candidate information for whom an agency has submitted an unsolicited resume/profile to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agency must obtain advance written approval from a member of Consigli's Talent Acquisition team to submit resumes/profiles, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed Consigli vendor agreement and in response to a specific job opening. Consigli will not pay a fee to any agency that does not have such agreement in place.

Transparency in Coverage/CAA Information

Legislation requires employers to verify that all newly hired individuals are authorized to work in the United States. Each new employee must complete an Employment Verification (Form I-9) and provide legally acceptable proof of their identity and authorization to work in the US.

E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.

Through participation in the E-Verify program, IDEMIA electronically verifies the employment eligibility and Social Security Number validity of all new hires.

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