People & Culture Generalist

CONTINUA INTERIORS OF MINNESOTA•Plymouth, MN

19h•$72,500 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

WHO WE ARE Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest. OUR CORE VALUES Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
5+ years of progressive HR experience featuring at least 3 years dedicated to a comprehensive Generalist capacity.
Extensive working knowledge of employment law, compliance and HR best practices.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills with proven track record of building cross-functional trust.
Ability to communicate effectively by engaging, advising, and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
A genuine enthusiasm for working with people and creating a positive employee experience.
Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction, demonstrated flexibility and willingness to learn.
Strong written and verbal communication skills paired with a sharp attention to detail and systematic organization.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality maintaining discretion with sensitive data.
Manage time effectively with ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines under pressure.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with Paylocity or ability to quickly learn the HRIS.

Responsibilities

Serve as the functional expert and administrator for HRIS (Paylocity). Manage system configuration, maintain data integrity, troubleshoot tech issues, and manage vendor file feeds.
Align with Talent Acquisition to navigate upcoming headcount needs, manage internal candidate transfers, and ensure seamless system handoffs from candidate tracking to Paylocity for onboarding.
Partner with managers on role evolution, promotions, and transfers, while directly managing the execution of these changes within Paylocity (including employment status, reporting lines, and compensation updates).
Support departments navigating organizational restructuring, team shifts, or leadership transitions by guiding managers on effective communication frameworks and strategies to minimize team disruption.
Compile reports and design custom dashboards from the Paylocity database.
Administer open enrollment and maintain benefits systems. Manage complex Leave of Absence programs (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, state specific LOAs) and audit HRIS data for ACA/COBRA compliance.
Partner with payroll to conduct comprehensive payroll audits, ensuring accurate cross-system data.
Advise managers through performance review cycles and guide them during annual merit and bonus cycles by analyzing internal equity data and market benchmarks.
Lead employee relations discussions and investigations using HR best practices. Keep a pulse on organizational health to proactively address culture and retention issues.
Participate in injury intake meetings and analyze claims data for patterns. Provide safety recommendations to managers and elevate critical risks to the Director of People and Culture.
Manage the offboarding process, conducting exit interviews and executing terminations within Paylocity. Administer 401(k) plan terminations.
Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws. Administer regular audits, and update company policies, procedures, and handbook guidelines to ensure organization-wide compliance.