HR Recruiting Engagement Letter

HR Recruiting Engagement Letter

This Recruiting Engagement Letter (the Agreement) is entered into by and between Client Name: and Recruiter Name: . Effective Date:

1. Parties and Contacts

2. Scope of Services

Recruiter will provide candidate sourcing, screening, presentation, coordination of interviews and offer negotiation assistance for positions identified by Client. Recruiter will use reasonable commercial efforts to present candidates who meet the Client's stated qualifications and will document candidate source and screening steps.

Proposed start date: Target salary or salary range:

Employment type: Full-time Part-time Contract Temporary

3. Fee Schedule and Payment Terms

Client agrees to the following fee arrangement for services rendered by Recruiter. Fees are based on Candidate acceptance of employment with Client and are due in accordance with the payment terms below.

Exclusive engagement for the identified role(s) for the period indicated If exclusive, exclusive period (months):

4. Candidate Information (to be supplied by Client)

Provide candidate profile information and any mandatory requirements to assist Recruiter in sourcing appropriate candidates.

5. Employment History (provide at least two prior employers)

From: To:

From: To:

6. Education

7. References

8. Background Checks, Testing and Authorization

Client authorizes Recruiter to conduct or arrange necessary background checks, reference checks and skills testing as permitted by law. Recruiter will obtain candidate consent for such checks when required and will provide copies of results to Client where permissible.

9. Confidentiality and Data Protection

Both parties will treat candidate information, compensation data and confidential business information as confidential. Recruiter will implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect personal data and will process personal data only for recruitment purposes. Each party will comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Warranties, Representations and Compliance

Recruiter represents that it will comply with all employment laws and regulations in the performance of services. Client represents that job descriptions and selection criteria are accurate and lawful. Neither party makes any other warranties, express or implied, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.

11. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other from third-party claims arising from that party's breach of this Agreement or willful misconduct. Except for indemnity obligations or willful misconduct, neither party's liability will exceed the fees paid to Recruiter under this Agreement for the relevant placement.

12. Non-Solicitation

During the engagement and for a period of months following termination, Client will not directly solicit or hire Recruiter employees assigned to Client without prior written consent or payment of a recruitment fee to Recruiter.

13. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon days' prior written notice. Termination does not relieve Client of obligations to pay fees for candidates presented prior to effective termination date in accordance with the Fee Schedule.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the state of without regard to conflict of law rules. Disputes shall be resolved by arbitration unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

15. Miscellaneous

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to recruiting services and supersedes prior agreements. Amendments must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

16. Applicant-Related Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment Statement: Client acknowledges that, unless otherwise agreed in a separate written employment agreement between Client and Candidate, employment relationships are at-will and either party may terminate employment at any time with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Client and Recruiter represent that they provide equal employment opportunity and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

17. Applicant Certification and Authorization

I certify that all candidate information provided to Recruiter and Client is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Recruiter and Client to verify the information provided, to contact references and to perform background and eligibility checks as permitted by law.

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