HR Generalist

Welcome. We're glad you're here. And we're not just saying that. We're glad we're here too. We are proud of this company and take great pleasure to introduce you to the Watson difference.


We are builders.
For 60 years we have designed and built revolutionary and award-winning workplace solutions for some of the most dynamic and innovative companies. Our designs are functional, simplistic, and manufactured with a high respect for our environment and our people. We are proud to source the best talent and materials at our manufacturing facility in Poulsbo, WA.


We are seeking a steady and people-centered HR Generalist - Leaves & Employee Relations. This role serves as the primary HR partner to our production teams and works alongside our HR Generalist - Payroll & Benefits, who partners with our administrative teams.


While that role focuses on payroll, benefits, systems, and engagement logistics, this position leads the people side of HR - supporting employee relations, investigations, leave management, and production performance processes to ensure fairness, accountability, and consistency across our organization.


Together - alongside our Talent Experience Coordinator and guided by the Head of HR - these roles form the foundation of our HR team, bringing complementary expertise and a shared commitment to supporting every employee.


If you believe that how we treat people matters, that consistency builds trust, and that difficult conversations handled well protect both the individual and the business - this role may be a great fit for you. Around here, doing the right thing matters.


What You'll Do


Employee Relations & Investigations

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations matters

• Conduct workplace investigations with professionalism and objectivity

• Guide leaders through corrective action and documentation processes

• Ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance in all employee matters

• Escalate complex or high-risk issues to the Head of HR

Temp Program Management

• Identify needs in partnership with Production leaders

• Coordination with Temp Companies to schedule interviews and confirm onboarding

• HRIS Temp Administration

• Administration of Watson's Temp to Regular Process

• Temp Time Cards

• Temp Invoice Processing

Production HR Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner to production leadership

• Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance on attendance, conduct, and performance

• Maintain a visible presence within our production environment

• Support leaders in building strong, accountable teams

Production Performance Reviews (Biannual Owner)

• Own and coordinate the biannual production performance review cycle

• Support calibration conversations

• Track completion and identify performance trends

Safety & Risk Alignment

• Partner with our Safety team to monitor injury trends and attendance patterns

• Identify people-related risk indicators

• Ensure alignment between safety protocols and HR practices

Production Onboarding Completion

• Complete onboarding tasks for new production team members

• Ensure documentation accuracy in HRIS

• Reinforce attendance expectations and workplace standards

HRIS Ownership

• Monthly Information Audits- Ensuring accuracy within the HRIS systems

• Employee information updates (Personal Action Forms)

HR Support

• Support day to day HR operations

• Continuously look for ways to improve our HR processes

• Coaching and supporting team members and leaders

• Other duties as deemed necessary

What you'll need to know:

• 1- 3 years of HR experience in employee relations, compliance, or related field

• Working knowledge of workers' compensation/ L&I

• Experience supporting investigations or corrective action processes

• Understanding of compliance documentation standards

• Comfort working in a manufacturing or operational environment

Who You Are

• Someone who understands that our people are our most important asset.

• Someone who sees every situation - including conflict - as an opportunity to learn, improve, and grow.

• Someone with high ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.

• Someone committed to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly.

• Fair, steady, neutral, and thoughtful in difficult conversations.

• Clear and proactive in your communication.

• Someone who seeks to take ownership.

• Reliable and consistent under pressure.

• Someone who believes consistency builds trust.

• Someone who knows that doing the right thing isn't always easy - but it's always worth it.

Wage and Compensation

• This role can expect to earn $28- $33 per Hour

Essential Attributes of Watson Employees

• Insane curiosity

• Excited and enthusiastic about your work

• Embrace and exhibit our values

Our Culture

• Monthly BBQ

• Espresso Bar

• Annual Bravo Night

• Onsite gym and showers

• Campus walking trail

• Fun, challenging, and engaging culture

• Pride and satisfaction of manufacturing tangible products

Our Benefits

• Competitive wages

• 401(k) plan with matching contribution

• Profit sharing program

• Extensive healthcare plans

• A fun, challenging, and engaging culture

• Pride and satisfaction in manufacturing tangible, well-built products

Why Watson?


Everything we do is rooted in soulful design. Our design is guided by the functional needs of our customers and is refined to exhibit an understated beauty that doesn't demand attention. All our designs are executed respectfully - with great regard for how we source materials, how we process and minimize our waste, and with high respect for our production team and manufacturing processes. There's dignity in working with your hands, and we honor the commitment our people have to their craft.


At Watson it's all about the details and personal touches. From unique design elements and sustainable materials to the way we build and deliver our products, you'll see the Watson difference. We aren't furniture assemblers; we take the design conceptions and raw materials and turn them into finished products entirely under one roof.


At Watson we don't just design and build workplace solutions; we invest in our people. Build your career and grow your skills with us today.


Watson is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans & individuals with disabilities. Watson will consider qualified applicants for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. Any job offer with Watson is contingent upon a background check and drug screening. Please note that Watson is a second chance employer and we do not screen for cannabis unless otherwise noted.