Florida HR generalist employment contract template

Florida HR Generalist Employment Contract

This Florida HR Generalist Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Name], a company organized under the laws of Florida, with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

Position:

Option A: HR Generalist.

Option B: Senior HR Generalist.

The Employee is hired as a full-time HR Generalist, responsible for performing duties related to recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, payroll administration under Florida and federal law, administering employee benefits packages (including Florida-specific healthcare options and mandatory workers’ compensation), maintaining personnel records in accordance with Florida recordkeeping statutes, employee relations, policy enforcement, administering and updating the employee handbook for Florida legal compliance, compliance administration of federal and Florida labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, Florida Civil Rights Act, E-Verify), conducting state-mandated workplace harassment, discrimination, and safety training, oversight of Florida-specific wage and hour regulations, managing unemployment claims consistent with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity requirements, responding to state audits or agency inquiries, administration of workplace accommodations per the Florida Civil Rights Act and ADA, and participating in workplace safety and injury reporting according to Florida OSHA guidelines. The Employee will report to [Reporting Manager Title].

Work Location:

Option A: [Employer Address], Florida.

Option B: Hybrid (details in Section [Section Number]).

The Employee’s primary work location is at the Employer’s Florida branch/headquarters located at [Employer Address].

Employment Classification:

Option A: Full-time, Exempt.

Option B: Full-time, Non-Exempt.

The Employee is classified as a full-time, [Exempt or Non-Exempt] employee. Standard work hours are [Number] hours per week, from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday. If non-exempt, overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with FLSA.

Compensation:

Option A: Salary.

The Employee’s annual salary is [Dollar Amount], payable in [Frequency] installments.

Option B: Hourly.

The Employee’s hourly rate is [Dollar Amount].

The Employee will be paid [Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Semi-Monthly/Monthly] via direct deposit to an account designated by the Employee.

Option A: Bonus Eligibility.

The Employee may be eligible for a performance-based bonus, the terms of which are described in the Employer’s Bonus Plan.

Option B: No Bonus Eligibility.

Benefits:

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the Employer’s benefit plans: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (if applicable), paid vacation, and statutory holidays observed in Florida. Details of eligibility and plan summaries will be provided separately. The Employer reserves the right to modify or terminate benefits plans at any time.

Compliance Obligations:

The Employee will comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Florida background check laws, I-9 and E-Verify procedures, and the Employer’s drug-free workplace program according to Florida statutes.

Confidentiality:

The Employee agrees to hold confidential all employee files, compensation data, strategic company plans, employee relations issues, and records subject to the Florida Public Records Act. This obligation extends both during and after employment.

Intellectual Property:

All HR documents, templates, handbooks, company policies, and compliance materials created by the Employee during employment are the property of the Employer.

Mandatory Reporting:

The Employee is required to report suspected child or elder abuse on company property as required by Florida law, manage hotlines (if applicable), and comply with whistleblower regulations under the Florida Private Whistleblower Act.

Outside Employment:

The Employee is prohibited from engaging in unapproved outside employment or HR consulting for other employers within Florida that would create a conflict of interest.

Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation:

Option A: Non-Compete Required.

During employment and for [Number] months after termination, the Employee will not engage in [Description of Restricted Activity] within [Geographic Area]. This restriction is limited to protect the Employer’s legitimate business interests.

Option B: No Non-Compete.

During employment and for [Number] months after termination, the employee will not solicit employees from [Employer Name]. This restriction is limited to protect the Employer’s legitimate business interests.

At-Will Employment:

Employment is at-will, meaning either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise required by law or company policy. Upon termination, the Employee will be paid all wages due in accordance with Florida law.

Harassment/Discrimination:

The Employee will adhere to the Employer’s policies prohibiting workplace harassment and discrimination, in compliance with the Florida Civil Rights Act. The Employee has a heightened duty to conduct unbiased investigations and reporting of such issues.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by Florida law.

Data Privacy/Cybersecurity:

The Employee will comply with the Employer’s data privacy and cybersecurity policies, including the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA), when handling employee data, payroll, and sensitive documents.

Training/Professional Development:

Option A: Employer-Provided Training.

The Employer will provide [Description of Training].

Option B: Employee Responsibility.

The Employee is responsible for maintaining necessary certifications and licenses.

The Employer encourages participation in local SHRM chapters or Florida HR associations.

Dispute Resolution:

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved through good-faith internal review, followed by mediation or arbitration in [City, Florida], governed by Florida law.

Acknowledgements:

The Employee acknowledges that they have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the provisions related to Florida-specific employment laws, company policies, and confidentiality.

____________________________ [Employee Name]

____________________________ Date

____________________________ [Employer Representative Name] [Employer Representative Title]

____________________________ Date