HR Professional Services Mandate

HR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MANDATE

This HR Professional Services Mandate (the Agreement) is entered into by and between:

Client Name:

Client Address:

HR Provider Name:

Provider Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS the Client seeks professional human resources services and the Provider represents that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to provide such services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth below, the parties agree as follows.

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Provider shall perform HR services as requested by the Client, which may include recruitment, onboarding, policy drafting, employee relations advisory, training, performance management assistance, and compliance advisory (collectively, Services). Specific deliverables, timelines, and responsible individuals will be documented in an attached Statement of Work or Engagement Addendum.

Recruitment / Candidate sourcing    Policy development    Training & workshops    HR advisory & compliance

2. TERM; TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date:    Term Expiration Date (if any):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' written notice. Termination for cause may occur as set forth in this Agreement.

3. FEES, EXPENSES, AND PAYMENT

Provider will be reimbursed for pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performance of Services subject to Client's reimbursement policy. Maximum reimbursable per item:

4. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public information received from the other party in connection with this Agreement. The Provider shall implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data and shall process such data only on documented instructions from the Client.

Provider Data Processing Authorized: I authorize the Provider to process Client personal data for performance of Services in accordance with applicable law.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Except for Client-provided materials, the Provider assigns to the Client all right, title, and interest in deliverables created specifically for the Client upon full payment. Provider retains ownership of pre-existing methodologies, templates, and tools, provided that Client is granted a non-exclusive license to use such items for its internal purposes.

6. INDEMNITY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each party shall indemnify the other for third-party claims arising from its gross negligence or willful misconduct. Except for liability arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct, the parties' aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed .

7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; NON-SOLICITATION

Provider and its personnel are independent contractors and not employees of the Client. For the term of this Agreement and for months thereafter, Client shall not directly employ or solicit for employment any Provider personnel who were materially involved in the Services without prior written consent or payment of a placement fee.

8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

Each party will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the performance of its obligations. Provider represents that it maintains required employment practices and will comply with anti-discrimination and labor laws.

9. CONSULTANT PROFILE (PRIMARY ASSIGNEE)

Role / Title:    Department / Practice Area:

Reporting Manager (Provider):

10. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (AT LEAST TWO)

Dates Employed:

Dates Employed:

11. EDUCATION

Graduation Date:

12. REFERENCES (THREE PROFESSIONAL)

13. LEGAL DISCLOSURES

At-Will Employment Statement: Where Provider assigns individuals who may be engaged by the Client as employees, such employment relationship shall be governed by the applicable employment agreement and, unless otherwise agreed in writing, shall be at-will to the extent permitted by law.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Provider and the Client represent that they are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic in recruitment, employment, or provision of services.

Acknowledgement of Disclosures: Client acknowledges the At-Will Employment Statement    Client acknowledges the Equal Opportunity Statement

14. APPLICANT / CONSULTANT CERTIFICATION & AUTHORIZATIONS

I certify that all information provided in the Consultant Profile and elsewhere in this Agreement is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that material misrepresentations or omissions may constitute grounds for termination of the engagement.

I authorize the Provider and the Client to contact listed references and former employers to verify employment history and performance.

I authorize the Provider to conduct background checks, criminal record checks, and verification as required for the Services, subject to applicable law.

15. MISCELLANEOUS

Amendments must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Notices shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above or to alternate addresses provided in writing.

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction mutually agreed by the parties.

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