HR Generalist

Please note, this role is 100% on site at our headquarters in Poulsbo, WA. Remote and hybrid options are not available at this time.

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