Human Resources Generalist

About Us

J. Benton Construction, LLC is more than a construction company—we are a team of builders committed to delivering exceptional project experiences while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our mission is to be recognized as one of the leading construction companies in the Caribbean through an unwavering focus on customer service, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.   

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors. This collaboration allows us to leverage shared expertise, complementary strengths, and national-level resources to deliver best-in-class projects throughout the region.  

We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home and to build projects that make a lasting impact on our community—while offering our employees meaningful careers with opportunities to grow. 

Position Description

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will support the full employee lifecycle for our St. Thomas/St. John workforce. You’ll be involved in recruiting and hiring, welcoming new employees through onboarding, maintaining accurate HR records and employment documentation, and providing day-to-day HR and administrative support.

In this role, you’ll work closely with employees, field teams, and leadership to address HR questions, support employee relations, and help ensure HR practices are consistent, compliant, and running smoothly across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and deliver employee onboarding, ensuring completion of required paperwork, employment eligibility verification, background checks, and a smooth transition into the organization.

Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentation, supporting compliance with employment requirements, labor laws, workplace regulations, and company policies.

Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns, providing guidance on workplace policies, supporting employee relations matters, and assisting with investigations and issue resolution as needed.

Support benefits and HR programs by responding to employee inquiries, assisting with enrollment activities, and coordinating with internal teams or external partners.

Provide day-to-day HR administrative and operational support, including HR system updates, reporting, coordination with payroll and benefits partners, and support of routine HR processes.

Assist with HR system maintenance, reporting, and special projects, providing backup support to the HR team as needed.

Work closely with supervisors and leadership to support workforce needs, reinforce HR practices in the field, contribute to training and HR tools, and promote consistent, effective HR practices across the organization.

Provide additional support as needed to assist with HR functions and company initiatives across the territory.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

Clear, professional communication with employees, field teams, and leadership

Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information

Organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams

Comfortable with workplace technology and learning new systems

Adaptable to changing priorities and workforce needs 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional HR experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role supporting core HR functions across multiple HR operational areas.

Ability to travel inter-island as needed to support business needs.

Preferred Experience (includes, but is not limited to):

HR certification (such as SHRM or HRCI).

Fluency in Spanish and/or Creole, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records.

Compensation & Benefits  

The base salary for this position is one component of J. Benton Construction’s total compensation package. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s skills, experience, education, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

J. Benton Construction offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance:

Company paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (employee-only coverage)  

Paid Time Off 

Paid Holidays (12) 

401(k) retirement plan with company match  

Company paid Life Insurance 

Company paid Short-Term Disability 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

J. Benton Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against applicants or employees for discussing pay and provide reasonable accommodations as required.