Human Resources Generalist

Tusco, Inc.; Cottondale (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Career development classes

Paid time off

Job summary

Tusco, Inc. in Cottondale, Alabama is looking for a Human Resources Generalist who will support HR operations including employee relations and onboarding while ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fields, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and have at least one year of HR management experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k), career development classes, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling and daily workflow of subordinate staff.
• Conducts interviews and facilitates hiring when the primary recruiter is unavailable.
• Administers HR functions including compensation, benefits, and leave.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time-management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

At least one year of human resource management experience

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems

Job description

When you join Tusco, you not only become a member of one of the most respected perimeter security solutions teams, but you also become a member of the Tusco family. If you are motivated to achieve success with a rapidly growing security solutions leader Tusco is interested in you!

Tusco has become an award-winning organization through PERFORMANCE excellence, shared EXPERIENCE, a positive ATTITUDE and trusting RELATIONSHIPS which define our Core Values. If you feel you align with these attributes let’s talk!

We are currently seeking: Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily execution of HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, and policy administration, while promoting a positive employee experience and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
• Assists with constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serves as backup to the primary recruiter by conducting interviews and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions when the recruiter is unavailable; provides training to the recruiter on company hiring processes and best practices; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Attends job fairs and recruiting events.
• Oversee pre-employment screening processes and requirements.
• Administers HR functions including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from employees and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to HRBP.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Attends safety committee meetings.
• Provides hands‑on support in implementing HR initiatives, including company‑wide recognition events (such as May Day and Safety Day), employee engagement programs, the Tusco Gives campaign, health, safety, and wellness initiatives, training and development projects, recruiting efforts, and HR technology or process improvement projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

What we offer

Tusco employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), career development classes, paid time off and many more benefits.

About Tusco, Inc.

Established in 1974, Tusco, Inc. has become one of the nation’s leading and most respected perimeter security solutions contractors, providing sales and installation of crash‑rated fencing and gates, wedge barriers, bollards, drop arms, structured cabling, video surveillance, and access control systems. Tusco also provides services in systems integration and perimeter security site assessments and consulting.

Our performance history includes job locations that span from West coast to East coast as well as select international sites where we have provided state‑of‑the‑art perimeter security solutions to clients such as government agencies, including the FBI, DEA, and EPA, military bases, data centers, state capitol and federal buildings, universities, industrial facilities, spectator sports venues, office complexes, multifamily unit developments, churches, schools, and many others.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.