Colorado HR generalist employment contract template

Colorado HR Generalist Employment Agreement

This Full-Time Colorado HR Generalist Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Company Name], a Colorado corporation with its principal place of business at [Company Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

Position: Human Resources Generalist

• Option A: The Employee is hired as a full-time Human Resources Generalist.
• Option B: The Employee is hired as a part-time Human Resources Generalist working [Number] hours per week.

Job Duties: The Employee will perform the following duties, with specific attention to Colorado-specific legal requirements:

• Overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Administering Colorado-compliant payroll and benefits programs.
• Ensuring adherence to statewide wage and hour rules, including minimum wage, overtime, and meal/rest break requirements under Colorado law.
• Maintaining personnel records in accordance with the Colorado Employment Security Act and applicable privacy requirements.
• Coordinating compliance with local and federal EEO, anti-discrimination, and anti-harassment standards as mandated by Colorado law (e.g., C.R.S. § 24-34-402).
• Managing employee relations, workplace investigations, and performance review processes.
• Facilitating Colorado-required workplace postings.
• Coordinating Safe2Tell trainings if applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with Colorado-specific rules like paid sick leave (Healthy Families and Workplaces Act), paid family and medical leave (FAMLI), and whistleblower protections (Public Health Emergency Whistleblower Act).
• Assisting with the company's implementation and management of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA).
• Conducting internal audits to ensure the company remains compliant with Colorado and federal labor laws.

Work Location:

• Option A: The Employee’s principal place of work is [Company Address].
• Option B: The Employee will work remotely from [Employee Address], subject to Employer’s remote work policy. The Employer will comply with Colorado’s reimbursement, remote work equipment, and employee expense requirements (C.R.S. §8-4-101 and C.R.S. §8-4-123).

Full-Time Status & Working Hours:

• Option A: The Employee's position is considered full-time, as defined under Colorado wage order. Standard working hours are [Number] hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, [Start Time] to [End Time]. Overtime will be calculated and paid in accordance with Colorado law. Employer shall comply with meal and rest period requirements unique to Colorado regulations.
• Option B: The Employee's position is considered part-time. Standard working hours are [Number] hours per week, typically [Days of the Week], [Start Time] to [End Time]. Overtime will be calculated and paid in accordance with Colorado law.

Compensation:

• Option A: The Employee’s annual salary is [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Frequency].
• Option B: The Employee’s hourly wage is [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Frequency]. Employer shall comply with Colorado’s pay cycle laws.
• The Employee may be eligible for bonuses or incentives as determined by the Employer, subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan.
• All wage deductions will comply with Colorado law, including the prohibition of unauthorized paycheck deductions and deadlines for final pay (C.R.S. § 8-4-109).

Benefits:

• The Employee is eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits as described in the Employer’s benefits plan.
• The Employee is eligible for participation in the Employer’s Colorado retirement plan policies.
• The Employee is eligible for FAMLI leave, PTO, and sick leave accrual as described in the Employer’s policies, specifying accrual and usage in line with Colorado HFWA.
• The Employee is eligible for [Number] paid holidays per year.
• The Employee may be eligible for wellness or transportation benefits as determined by the Employer.
• The Employer expressly prohibits retaliation for leave or complaint under Colorado statutes.

Confidentiality:

• The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all personnel data, business information, and company compliance matters. Improper access, sharing, or use of employee data or sensitive business information is grounds for immediate termination. These responsibilities survive employment termination.

Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation:

• Any restrictions on non-competition or non-solicitation shall comply with Colorado’s strict non-compete restrictions (C.R.S. § 8-2-113 as amended). Any restrictive covenants must be narrowly tailored, only apply in permissible circumstances (e.g., “protectable trade secrets” for highly compensated employees), and non-competes are prohibited for general HR duties.

At-Will Employment:

• The Employee’s employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable Colorado laws. Upon termination, the Employer will comply with mandatory termination procedures, final paycheck timing, continuation of benefits (COBRA), and company property return requirements.

Compliance with Laws:

• The Employee must comply with all federal and Colorado employment laws. The Employer will provide training on required postings, recordkeeping audits, and updates to legal requirements.

Dispute Resolution:

• Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation, mediation, and/or binding arbitration, as determined by the Employer. Colorado law governs all disputes, with venue in the appropriate Colorado county.

Wage Transparency and Equal Pay:

• The Employer complies with wage transparency and equal pay laws (Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act), including mandatory job posting and pay range disclosures, recordkeeping, and prohibition of wage history inquiries.

Anti-Harassment, EEO, and Diversity:

• The Employer maintains anti-harassment, EEO, and diversity policies per Colorado legal requirements (gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, etc.). The Employee will participate in and help administer such programs.

Workplace Safety and Whistleblower Protection:

• The Employer complies with OSHA and Colorado workplace safety, mental health, and whistleblower protections.

Audits and Investigations:

• The Employee will cooperate fully in any audits or governmental investigations.

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

• Failure to ensure company compliance with state or federal employment requirements as an HR Generalist may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Professional Development:

• Option A: The Employee is required to maintain professional certifications or continuing education as required by the Employer.
• Option B: The Employee is encouraged to maintain professional certifications or continuing education.

Conflicts of Interest:

• The Employee must avoid conflicts of interest and adhere to any outside employment or consulting restrictions specific to the HR function.

Reporting Concerns:

• The Employee shall use [Contact Name], [Contact Title] at [Contact Information] for internal reporting of ethics or compliance concerns.

Contract Review:

• This Agreement will be subject to periodic review to align with Colorado’s evolving labor laws.

Regulatory Updates:

• The Employee will update management on regulatory changes and support implementation.

Governing Law:

• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. All elements of this agreement are adjustable for employer needs and subject to Colorado law revisions.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Company Name]

By: [Authorized Representative Name]

Title: [Authorized Representative Title]

[Employee Name]

[Employee Signature]