HR Retained Agreement

HR RETAINED AGREEMENT

This HR Retained Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between Company Name: and HR Consultant: . Effective Date: .

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Company desires to engage the Consultant to provide retained HR services, including candidate sourcing, recruiting, advisory services, and related human resources functions as described below; and WHEREAS, the Consultant has the requisite expertise and agrees to provide such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

1. Scope of Services

Consultant shall provide retained search, candidate evaluation, interview coordination, reference checks, background check coordination, offer negotiation assistance, and HR advisory services (collectively, Services). Specific deliverables and timelines for each retained search or advisory engagement will be set forth in a candidate profile or engagement addendum completed by the Company.

2. Position Information

Job Title: Department:

Reporting Manager: Anticipated Start Date:

Target Base Salary / Range: Bonus / Equity Guidance:

3. Retainer Fee and Payment Terms

Company agrees to retain Consultant upon payment of a non-refundable retainer fee. Retainer Amount: . Invoice Frequency: .

Balance Due Upon Hire: . Late payments shall accrue interest at a rate of .

4. Expenses and Additional Fees

Company shall reimburse reasonable preapproved out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Consultant in connection with the Services. Consultant shall obtain written approval for travel and third-party vendor costs exceeding .

5. Exclusivity; Replacement Guarantee

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, this engagement provides an exclusive retained search for the specified position for a period of days from Effective Date. If a placed candidate separates for any reason (other than a documented reduction in force) within days of start date, Consultant will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide a replacement at no additional search fee, subject to Company's fulfillment of consultation and payment obligations.

6. Company Responsibilities

Company shall designate a primary contact to provide job specifications, timely feedback, interview availability, and all documents necessary to verify employment eligibility and candidate compensation. Primary Contact Name: .

Primary Contact Email: Primary Contact Phone:

7. Candidate Employment History (Sample / Initial Candidate Data)

Employer 1

Dates Employed: From To .

Employer 2

Dates Employed: From To .

8. Education

9. Professional References (Three)

Phone: Email:

Phone: Email:

Phone: Email:

10. Background Checks and Authorization

Company authorizes Consultant to coordinate employment verification, criminal background checks, education verification, credit checks where permitted by law, and reference checks for candidates presented by Consultant. Company represents that it will obtain any candidate consents required under applicable law prior to Consultant initiating such checks.

Company authorizes these checks: Yes

11. Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public information of the other party disclosed in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information excludes information that is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement, already in the receiving party's legitimate possession, or independently developed without use of the other party's confidential information.

12. Indemnification; Limitation of Liability

Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from claims arising out of its negligence or willful misconduct. Consultant's total aggregate liability for any claim arising under this Agreement shall not exceed the fees paid by Company to Consultant under the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.

13. Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until terminated by either party upon days' written notice. Termination shall not relieve Company of obligations to pay for Services rendered and non-cancellable commitments made prior to termination.

14. Equal Employment and At-Will Notices

Company confirms that offers of employment are made in accordance with Company's policies, including an Equal Opportunity statement: Company does not unlawfully discriminate and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Where applicable, Company acknowledges that employment relationships with candidates are at-will unless otherwise agreed in writing between Company and the candidate.

15. Applicant Certification and Company Representations

Company certifies that all information provided to Consultant in connection with this engagement is true and complete to the best of Company's knowledge. Company authorizes Consultant to rely on information provided by Company when presenting candidates and performing background checks.

Company certifies: I certify that the information provided is true and complete.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction specified by Company: . Parties agree to negotiate in good faith to resolve disputes and, if unresolved, submit disputes to binding arbitration in the chosen jurisdiction unless otherwise agreed in writing.

17. Miscellaneous

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and supersedes prior agreements. Amendments must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Personal Information — Company Billing Contact

Phone: Email:

Acknowledgment

By signing below, the undersigned representatives confirm their authority to bind their respective parties to this Agreement and acknowledge acceptance of the terms herein.

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