HR Consulting Service Agreement

HR CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT

This HR Consulting Service Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of between Client Name: and Consultant Name: .

1. Parties and Contact Information

2. Engagement and Scope of Services

Consultant shall provide HR consulting services as described in the Scope of Services below. The Consultant's responsibilities will include strategic HR advisory, policy development, job description creation, recruitment assistance, employee relations guidance, compliance review, and training delivery as requested by the Client.

3. Term and Termination

The term of this Agreement shall commence on and continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' written notice. Either party may terminate immediately for cause upon material breach that remains uncured for days after written notice of such breach.

4. Fees, Invoicing and Payment

5. Independent Contractor; Employment Matters

The Consultant is engaged as an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency between the parties. Consultant is solely responsible for withholding and paying all taxes and for maintaining any required licenses and insurances.

At-Will Acknowledgment: If the engagement is later converted to employment by mutual written agreement, such employment shall be at-will unless a separate written employment agreement states otherwise.

6. Confidentiality and Data Protection

Consultant will hold in confidence and not disclose any Confidential Information of the Client. Confidential Information includes non-public business, personnel, compensation, health, and trade secret information. Consultant will use Confidential Information only as necessary to perform the Services and will implement reasonable administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect such data.

7. Intellectual Property and Work Product

All deliverables and work product created specifically for the Client in connection with the Services shall be considered work made for hire to the extent permitted by law and assigned to the Client upon full payment. Consultant retains ownership of pre-existing materials, methodologies, tools, and general knowledge; Consultant grants the Client a non-exclusive license to any pre-existing materials incorporated into deliverables solely for the Client's internal use.

8. Non-Solicitation

During the term of this Agreement and for a period of 12 months thereafter, Consultant will not directly solicit for employment any employee of the Client who was involved in the Consultant's engagements without the Client's prior written consent. Conversely, the Client agrees not to solicit Consultant's staff for hire during the same period where such staff are materially involved in providing services to the Client.

9. Indemnification and Insurance

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from third-party claims arising from its gross negligence or willful misconduct. Consultant shall maintain general liability and professional liability insurance in commercially reasonable amounts and provide evidence of such insurance upon Client request.

10. Limitation of Liability

Except for breaches of confidentiality, willful misconduct, or liability that cannot be limited by law, neither party's aggregate liability for claims arising under this Agreement shall exceed the total fees paid to Consultant under this Agreement in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Compliance, Background Checks and Authorizations

Consultant shall comply with applicable employment, privacy, and anti-discrimination laws in performing the Services. Consultant authorizes the Client to conduct background checks, reference checks, and employment verifications as permitted by law and as reasonably necessary to perform the Services.

Authorization to contact previous employers and references: I authorize the Client to contact my previous employers and references for verification and background purposes.

12. Records; Cooperation

Consultant will maintain accurate records of time and expenses and shall provide reasonable cooperation and documentation to support invoiced fees. Client may audit invoices and supporting records upon reasonable notice.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state identified below under Notices without regard to conflict of laws principles. The parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes in good faith. If unresolved, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the same state, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

14. Notices

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses specified in this Agreement or to other addresses designated in writing.

15. Records of Consultant Qualifications (HR Addendum)

To assist Client in evaluating Consultant qualifications, Consultant has provided the following employment history, education, and references. Consultant certifies the accuracy of these statements below.

16. Education

17. Professional References

18. Representations and Applicant Certification

Consultant certifies that the information provided in this Agreement and attachments is true, complete, and accurate to the best of Consultant's knowledge. Consultant understands that any material misrepresentation may be grounds for termination or other remedies.

Consultant Authorization: I authorize background checks, reference checks, and employment verification as necessary for the performance of the Services.

19. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: This Agreement and any exhibits constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior negotiations and agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof. Amendments must be in writing signed by both parties.

Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement remains in full force and effect.

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