HR Consultant Service Level Agreement

HR CONSULTANT SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT

This HR Consultant Service Level Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between: Client Name: and Consultant Name: .

1. Engagement and Recitals

1.1 Recitals: Client desires to retain Consultant to provide HR advisory, recruitment, policy, compliance and related services as set forth herein. Consultant represents that it has the expertise, personnel and capacity to perform the Services in accordance with the Service Levels below.

1.2 Term Commencement Date: Services shall commence on (Commencement Date) and continue for the Initial Term specified in Section 8 unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

2. Parties' Contact and Personal Information

3. Scope of Services

3.1 Consultant will provide the following Services. Describe in detail the scope, deliverables and milestones:

4. Service Levels and Performance Standards

4.1 Performance Objectives: Consultant shall perform Services in a professional manner consistent with industry practice, including but not limited to response times, accuracy of advice, and timely provision of deliverables. Specific metrics and targets are:

4.2 Remedies: If Consultant fails to meet a committed Service Level, Consultant will promptly propose corrective action and may be subject to fee adjustments or credits as set forth in Section 6.

5. Deliverables and Acceptance

5.1 Deliverable List: Attach or list deliverables, acceptance criteria and estimated delivery dates.

6. Fees, Invoicing and Expenses

6.1 Fee Basis: Consultant shall be compensated as follows: Fee Type: ; Rate/Amount: $.

6.2 Invoicing: Consultant will submit invoices no more frequently than monthly and payable within days of receipt. Invoices shall itemize Services and expenses.

6.3 Expenses: Client will reimburse pre-approved reasonable expenses incurred by Consultant in performing Services upon submission of receipts.

7. Independent Contractor; Personnel

7.1 Independent Contractor: Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or partner of Client. Consultant is solely responsible for employment taxes, benefits and compliance with applicable laws.

8. Term and Termination

8.1 Initial Term: The Initial Term is months from the Commencement Date. Thereafter this Agreement will .

8.2 Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate upon days' prior written notice. Termination obligations for payment for Services rendered prior to termination survive.

8.3 Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the other party fails to cure a breach within days after written notice.

9. Confidentiality and Data Protection

9.1 Confidential Information: Each party shall protect Confidential Information of the other using at least the same degree of care as it uses to protect its own confidential information, and shall not disclose or use such information except to perform obligations under this Agreement.

9.2 Data Protection: Consultant will implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data and will process personal data only in accordance with Client's documented instructions and applicable law.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Work Product Ownership: Except as otherwise agreed in writing, all tangible deliverables and work product created specifically for Client under this Agreement will be the sole and exclusive property of Client upon full payment, with Consultant assigning all right, title and interest.

10.2 Pre-existing Materials: Consultant retains ownership of its pre-existing methodologies, know-how and tools. Consultant grants Client a non-exclusive license to use such pre-existing materials solely as incorporated in the deliverables.

11. Warranties; Disclaimers; Indemnification

11.1 Warranties: Consultant warrants that it will perform Services in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. For any breach of this warranty, Consultant's sole obligation will be to re-perform the deficient Services at no additional cost.

11.2 Disclaimer: EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, CONSULTANT DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

11.3 Indemnification: Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against claims arising from its gross negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement, subject to any limitations of liability in Section 12.

12. Limitation of Liability

Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or breach of confidentiality or indemnity obligations, neither party will be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages. The aggregate liability of each party for direct damages arising under or in connection with this Agreement will not exceed the total Fees paid by Client to Consultant under this Agreement during the prior twelve (12) months.

13. Insurance

Consultant shall maintain insurance coverage customary for the Services performed, including professional liability and general liability coverage, and will provide certificates upon Client's reasonable request.

14. Subcontracting and Assignment

Consultant may engage subcontractors for portions of the Services provided Consultant remains responsible for performance. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except to a successor in interest in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all assets.

15. Change Control and Reporting

Changes to scope, schedule, or fees must be documented in a written change order signed by both parties. Consultant will provide regular status reports and participate in scheduled progress meetings at intervals agreed by the parties.

16. Audit Rights

Client may audit Consultant's records related to billing and performance upon reasonable prior notice and during normal business hours. Any such audit will be conducted in a manner that does not unreasonably disrupt Consultant's business.

17. Dispute Resolution; Governing Law

The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve disputes promptly by negotiations between executives who have authority to settle. If unresolved within thirty (30) days, disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation as selected here: . This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the state of .

18. Notices

Notices required under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered to the contact information set forth above or to such other address as a party may designate in writing.

19. Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder will continue in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

20. HR-SPECIFIC INFORMATION (HR CATEGORY REQUIREMENTS)

Anticipated Start Date:

21. Employment History (At least two entries)

22. Education

23. References (Three professional references)

24. Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment Statement: If Consultant is engaged as an individual for any capacity that may be construed as employment, both parties acknowledge that the engagement is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, subject to the Term and Termination provisions of this Agreement.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Client and Consultant agree to comply with applicable equal employment and non-discrimination laws in the performance of Services and in interactions with candidates, employees and subcontractors.

25. Certifications and Authorizations

Applicant Certification: I certify that all information provided in connection with this Agreement and any attached schedules is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that material misstatements may be grounds for termination.

Authorization to Contact: Consultant authorizes Client to contact prior employers and references and to conduct background or credential checks as required for the engagement.

26. Applicant / Consultant Declarations

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