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 passionate and detail-oriented HR Generalist – Payroll & Employee Engagement. This role is 100% on-site and serves as the primary HR partner to our administrative teams and works alongside our HR Generalist – Leaves & Employee Relations, who partners with our production teams.
While the HR Generalist Leaves& Employee Relations role focuses on employee relations, investigations, and leave management, this position leads the operational side of HR; ensuring payroll accuracy, benefits administration, HR systems integrity, structured engagement processes, and the internal experiences that keep our culture strong and connected.
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 build trust through accuracy, consistency, and follow-through — and take pride in getting the details right — this role may be a great fit for you. Around here, the details matter.
What You’ll Do
Biweekly Payroll Ownership
Process payroll every two weeks
Validate wage compliance and timekeeping accuracy
Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations
Benefits Administration
Manage health and retirement programs
Coordinate open enrollment
Serve as employee benefits resource including approver for Qualifying Life Events
Conduct benefits orientations for new hires
Administrative Feedback Process (Biannual Owner)
Coordinate cycle and completion
Track participation and documentation
Pulse Surveys & Engagement Logistics
Coordinate periodic pulse surveys
Track participation and follow-up commitments
Company Events & Recognition
Own and coordinate monthly company BBQs
Manage employee recognition events
Prepare certificates and structured internal event materials
Admin Onboarding Completion
Complete onboarding tasks for our new administrative team members
Front Desk Coordination
Answer the Watson main phone
Greet guests to Watson
Management of our admin resource room
This role sits at the Watson front desk
What you’ll need to know:
1- 3 years of HR experience with payroll exposure
Experience processing payroll independently
Working knowledge of HR systems and data management
Understanding of wage and hour compliance fundamentals
Who You Are
Someone who understands that our people are our most important asset.
Someone who sees every situation, including mistakes, as an opportunity to learn, improve, and grow.
Someone who has high ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.
Someone who has a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly.
Detail-oriented with a strong systems mindset
Comfortable managing multiple recurring processes
Clear and proactive in your communication
Reliable, consistent, and steady under deadlines
Someone who takes pride in getting the details right
Someone who is good at engaging and making others feel comfortable.
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.