HR & Administration Officer - Barbados

About the role

Estel, a specialist in comprehensive installations for high-end hotel and residential projects, is hiring an HR & Administration Officer for its Barbados branch. The postholder manages expatriate and local staff on site, ensuring the administrative, documentation and operational functioning of the team. The role reports directly to HR Management at headquarters and works closely with the on-site Administration Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure proper administration of staff in Barbados and Saint Lucia, coordinating immigration procedures, employee support and resource control in line with local regulations and company policy.
• Be the first point of contact for employees on administrative and HR matters.
• Prepare periodic reports for HR and Administration Management and support other branches.
• Coordinate employee mobility with immigration authorities and support international travel arrangements.
• Manage staff accommodation search and allocation, including services and utilities.
• Monitor allowances, fuel cards, SIM cards and communication tools.
• Handle contracts, letters, timesheets, absences and vacation tracking.
• Keep control templates in Excel up to date (housing, vehicles, staff allocation, payroll).
• Manage recruitment: job posting, interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Handle training requests.

Required profile

• Previous experience in personnel administration or HR support roles.
• Experience in international mobility, immigration or work permit management (highly valued).
• Desirable: experience in international environments or construction projects, and experience managing expatriates.
• Desirable: basic knowledge of local labor regulations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multicultural teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proactive, solution-oriented profile with operational autonomy.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a stable contract.
• Training in corporate mobility and immigration processes.
• Professional development in an international environment.