HR Lead Guide Agreement

HR Lead Guide Agreement

Parties and Effective Date

This HR Lead Guide Agreement (the Guide Agreement) is entered into between Employer Name: and HR Lead: . The effective date of this Guide Agreement is .

Personal Information

Position Information

Anticipated Start Date: Compensation (annual): Pay Frequency:

Duties and Responsibilities

The HR Lead shall be responsible for the following core duties, which may be supplemented by Employer policies and reasonable additional duties assigned by management:

The HR Lead shall maintain an up-to-date, written HR Guide that documents procedures for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, offboarding, compliance checks, record retention, and employee communications. The Guide must be reviewed and, if necessary, revised: .

Training, Reporting and Metrics

The HR Lead will develop and deliver training to managers and staff as specified in the Guide, and will provide monthly metrics reports to Reporting Manager that include but are not limited to headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, open investigations, and compliance completions.

Term, Termination and At-Will Acknowledgement

Unless otherwise agreed in a separate written agreement signed by both parties, employment is at-will. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, subject to any applicable statutory protections.

Term Length (if applicable):

Compensation, Expenses and Records

Any salary, bonus, or equity arrangement set forth in this Guide Agreement is subject to Employer payroll, tax withholding and applicable policies. The Employer will reimburse reasonable, pre-authorized business expenses in accordance with Employer policy; receipts and forms must be retained and submitted.

Confidentiality, Data Protection and Intellectual Property

The HR Lead shall safeguard confidential employee and Employer information and shall comply with all data protection requirements. All work product, guides, templates, forms and other materials created by the HR Lead within the scope of employment are Employer property and are considered works made for hire. Where state law requires assignment, the HR Lead hereby assigns all intellectual property to Employer.

Compliance, Policies and Investigations

The HR Lead agrees to enforce and comply with Employer policies, including anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, wage and hour, and safety policies. The HR Lead must cooperate fully with internal investigations and preserve records as directed.

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

The HR Lead shall perform duties in good faith and exercise reasonable care. Employer agrees to indemnify the HR Lead for actions taken in good faith within the scope of employment. Neither party shall be liable for consequential or punitive damages except to the extent required by law.

Notices

Employment History (Most Recent 2 Employers)

Dates Employed:

Dates Employed:

Education

Graduation Date: Honors/Awards:

References (Professional)

Legal Disclosures and Acknowledgements

At-Will Employment Acknowledgement: By signing below, the HR Lead acknowledges understanding that employment is at-will unless otherwise expressly set forth in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Employer provides equal employment opportunity without regard to protected characteristics and is committed to nondiscriminatory employment practices in every aspect of the employment relationship.

Acknowledgement of Policies: The HR Lead acknowledges receipt or access to Employer policies and agrees to comply with the same as a condition of continued employment.

I acknowledge At-Will Employment statement

I acknowledge Equal Opportunity statement

Authorization and Certifications

I certify that all information provided in this Guide Agreement and accompanying attachments is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Employer to contact references, prior employers and educational institutions and to conduct background and employment-related checks as permitted by law.

I authorize contact with prior employers and consent to background checks

Miscellaneous Provisions

Governing Law: This Guide Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state applicable to the Employer’s principal place of business, without regard to choice of law rules that would apply the law of another jurisdiction. Any disputes shall be resolved as provided in Employer policies or otherwise by the appropriate forum.

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