Consultant Information
Full legal name, business name (if applicable), TIN/EIN, and primary contact details for contract and payment setup.
A single routing form reduces delays, ensures consistent capture of tax and compliance data, creates an auditable approval trail, and clarifies responsibilities across HR, legal, and finance. It standardizes documentation for contractor classification, payment setup, and insurance or confidentiality requirements.
Teams and roles that typically complete or act on the HR Consultant Routing Form.
Clear role assignment in the routing form reduces rework and speeds approvals by ensuring each step has an accountable reviewer.
Full legal name, business name (if applicable), TIN/EIN, and primary contact details for contract and payment setup.
Clear statement of services, deliverables, start and end dates, milestones, and acceptance criteria tied to payment triggers.
Payment frequency, rates or fixed fees, invoicing instructions, expense reimbursement rules, and required backup documentation.
Contractor vs employee status assessment, W-9 collection for U.S. payees, and backup withholding instructions if TIN is missing.
Sequential approver list (requester, manager, HR, legal, finance), conditional routing rules, and escalation contacts.
Space to attach agreements, certificates of insurance, NDAs, W-9, vendor forms, and any compliance-related documentation.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Auto-assign approver | Based on cost center or job code |
| Conditional routing | Trigger legal review if compensation exceeds threshold |
| Authentication level | Email link, SMS code, or advanced ID check |
| Reminder cadence | Automated reminders every 3 business days |
Choose a platform that supports required file formats, authentication, and integration with HR and finance systems.
Confirm that your chosen system records an immutable audit trail, supports conditional fields, and meets any industry-specific compliance requirements before deploying the routed form.
Provide W-9 upon payer request; collect before first payment when possible.
Issue 1099-NEC to recipients and IRS by Jan 31 for payments in prior year.
Retain I-9 for 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination, whichever is later (8 CFR §274a.2).
Target HR review and approvals within 3 business days to avoid payment delays.
Ensure start date aligns with signed agreement and payment authorizations.
Requester files form and attachments; triggers workflow.
HR checks classification, insurance, and documentation completeness.
Legal or privacy teams review contracts and NDAs as required.
Finance confirms budget and completes vendor setup for payment.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | No cap | Varies |