HR Generalist- Payroll& Employee Engagement

Watson•Poulsbo, WA

12d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

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
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.

Responsibilities

Process payroll every two weeks
Validate wage compliance and timekeeping accuracy
Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations
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
Coordinate cycle and completion
Track participation and documentation
Coordinate periodic pulse surveys
Track participation and follow-up commitments
Own and coordinate monthly company BBQs
Manage employee recognition events
Prepare certificates and structured internal event materials
Complete onboarding tasks for our new administrative team members
Answer the Watson main phone
Greet guests to Watson
Management of our admin resource room