About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Watson Furniture Group - Poulsbo, WAPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $28.00 - $33.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayPlease 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.
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
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 (PayCom)
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
QualificationsWhat you’ll need to know
1- 3 years of HR experience in employee relations, compliance, or related fields in roles including, but limited to, HR Coordinator or HR Generalist
Working knowledge of workers’ compensation/ L&I
Experience supporting investigations or corrective action processes
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.
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