HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

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.