HR Generalist

Moss Utilities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Competitive pay

Onsite fitness center and courts

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Moss Utilities, an ESOP employee-owned construction firm in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an HR Generalist to support onboarding, I-9 compliance, payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations for both office and field teams.

You will assist with recruiting coordination, HR reporting, and HRIS data while maintaining accurate personnel files in a growing, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 0–2 years of HR or administrative experience; internship or coursework in HR is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding, I-9 compliance, payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations support.
• Recruiting coordination and posting jobs; schedule interviews.
• Maintain HRIS data and personnel files; assist HR reporting.
• Occasional travel to job sites as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Discretion

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

HRIS exposure

Job description

At Moss Utilities, we specialize in underground utility installations across the DFW Metroplex. Our project experience includes commercial, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and public works infrastructure.

Founded in 2016, Moss Utilities carries forward a family legacy in Dallas-Fort Worth utility construction dating back to the early 1900s. As an employee-owned company (ESOP), every team member has a stake in our shared success and the future we are building together.

The HR Generalist will support onboarding, I-9 compliance, payroll, recruiting, benefits administration, and general employee relations tasks under the guidance of HR leadership. This is a great opportunity to build broad HR generalist experience in a construction environment while supporting both our office and field teams.

HR Generalist

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & I-9 Compliance: Process new hire paperwork; complete Form I-9 for new hires; help maintain compliance tracking logs.
• Benefits: Answer basic employee benefits questions; assist with open enrollment logistics; enter enrollments and changes into HRIS.
• Payroll Support: Assist the payroll team with data entry, timesheet issues, and basic employee pay inquiries; **escalate** complex issues.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee questions; help document and route employee relations issues to HR leadership; assist with filing and tracking disciplinary paperwork.
• General: Maintain accurate personnel files and HRIS data; assist with HR reporting and data pulls; support recruiting coordination, including scheduling interviews and posting jobs; occasional travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 0–2 years of HR or administrative experience; internship or coursework in HR is a plus.
• Basic familiarity with I-9 and employment eligibility concepts; training will be provided.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable learning to support a workforce split between office and field locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel; HRIS or payroll system exposure is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

What You Get from Working at Moss

• An incredible culture built on our core values.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Onsite amenities including a fitness center, basketball and pickleball courts, and personal training.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
• Employee ownership through our ESOP program, where your hard work contributes directly to the value you build.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, accident, and critical illness plans.
• Multiple health plan options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee ownership through our ESOP program.

Moss Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. We participate in E-Verify, and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.