Idaho HR generalist employment contract template

Idaho HR Generalist Employment Contract

This Full-Time HR Generalist Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this [Date] day of [Month], [Year], by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position: HR Generalist

Option A: Job Duties. Employee is hired as an HR Generalist and will perform the following duties:

• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Benefits Administration
• Payroll Coordination
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Policy Development and Enforcement
• Compliance with state and federal employment laws
• Training Coordination
• HRIS Database Management
• Maintenance of personnel records
• Investigation of complaints and grievances
• Workplace safety coordination
• HR reporting

Option B: Other Duties. Employee shall also perform such other duties as are reasonably assigned by Employer from time to time.

2. Qualifications

Option A: Required Certifications. PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Option B: Experience. Minimum of [Number] years of experience as an HR Generalist.

Option C: Knowledge. Must possess thorough knowledge of Idaho-specific HR practices and employment law.

3. Work Location and Telecommuting

Option A: Primary Work Location. The Employee's primary work location shall be at [Employer Address], Idaho.

Option B: Telecommuting.

• The Employee may be permitted to telecommute [Number] days per week, subject to Employer's Telecommuting Policy.
• The employee must maintain an I-9 compliant work location within the state of Idaho if telecommuting.

Option C: Attendance. Employee is expected to be available for in-person meetings and training as required by the Employer.

4. Employment Type, Work Hours, and Overtime

Option A: Employment Type. This is a full-time employment position.

Option B: Work Hours. The normal working hours shall be [Number] hours per week, from [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of Week].

Option C: Overtime.

• Employee is [Exempt/Non-Exempt] from overtime pay pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and Idaho wage and hour laws.
• If non-exempt, overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half times the Employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
• Overtime must be pre-approved by [Designated Supervisor/Manager] and documented in writing.

Option D: Meal/Rest Breaks. Employee shall be entitled to meal and rest breaks in accordance with Idaho law and company policy.

5. Compensation

Option A: Base Salary. The Employee's base salary shall be [Dollar Amount] per year, payable [Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly].

Option B: Hourly Wage. The Employee’s hourly wage shall be [Dollar Amount] per hour, payable [Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly].

Option C: Pay Schedule. Payments will be made on [Day of the Week].

Option D: Payment Method. Payments will be made via [Direct Deposit/Pay Card].

Option E: Bonuses/Incentives. Employee may be eligible for bonuses or incentives, as determined by Employer's policies. Example: Employee referral bonus of [Dollar Amount].

Option F: Final Pay. Final Pay will be provided in accordance with Idaho state laws.

6. Benefits

Option A: Health Insurance. Employee is eligible to participate in Employer's group health insurance plan after [Number] days of employment.

Option B: Dental and Vision Insurance. Employee is eligible to participate in Employer's dental and vision insurance plans after [Number] days of employment.

Option C: Retirement Plan. Employee is eligible to participate in Employer’s [401(k)/Idaho PERSI] plan after [Number] days of employment.

Option D: Paid Time Off (PTO). Employee will accrue PTO at a rate of [Number] hours per pay period, subject to Employer's PTO policy.

Option E: Sick Leave. Employee will accrue sick leave at a rate of [Number] hours per pay period, subject to Employer's Sick Leave policy and Idaho law.

Option F: Holidays. Employee will be entitled to [Number] paid holidays per year, as designated by Employer.

Option G: Other Benefits. [List Other Benefits - e.g., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Programs, etc.].

Option H: FMLA/Idaho Military Family Leave. Employee is eligible for FMLA/Idaho Military Family Leave in accordance with applicable laws.

Option I: COBRA. Employee will be eligible for COBRA continuation of benefits upon termination of employment.

7. Reporting Lines and Responsibilities

Option A: Reporting Line. Employee will report directly to [Job Title of Supervisor].

Option B: Cross-Departmental Collaboration. Employee is expected to collaborate with other departments as necessary.

Option C: Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities. Employee will [Have/Not Have] managerial/supervisory responsibilities over [Number] employees. Employee will have authority to make employment decisions in consultation with [Job Title of Supervisor].

8. Intellectual Property

All HR policy documents, handbooks, templates, and training materials created by the Employee during the course of employment shall be the sole property of the Employer.

9. Confidentiality

Option A: Confidential Information. Employee agrees to hold confidential all employee data, payroll records, applicant information, business strategies, workplace investigations, and other sensitive HR information.

Option B: Survivability. This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

Option C: Specific Data. This includes, but is not limited to, Social Security data and medical records, consistent with all relevant Idaho and federal privacy laws.

10. Records Retention and Mandatory Reporting

Employee will maintain and retain records in compliance with Idaho recordkeeping regulations. Employee will fulfill all mandatory reporting requirements to state agencies as required by law, including new hire reporting and wage claims.

11. Behavioral and Professional Standards

Employee agrees to adhere to Employer's employee handbook, code of conduct, Equal Employment Opportunity policies, and anti-harassment training standards. Employee agrees to report any discrimination, harassment, or policy violations promptly.

12. At-Will Employment

This is an at-will employment relationship, and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.

13. Termination

Option A: Voluntary Resignation. Employee agrees to provide [Number] weeks written notice of resignation.

Option B: Employer-Initiated Termination. Employer may terminate employment at any time, subject to applicable law.

Option C: Final Pay. Final pay will be provided in accordance with Idaho law.

Option D: Accrued Vacation. Payout of accrued vacation will be determined by Employer's policy.

Option E: Return of Company Assets. Employee agrees to return all company assets and confidential materials upon termination.

14. Background Checks and Eligibility Verification

Option A: Background Check. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Option B: Drug Testing. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug test.

Option C: Eligibility Verification. Employee must provide documentation verifying eligibility for employment in the United States (I-9/E-Verify).

15. Conflict of Interest

Employee agrees to avoid any conflict of interest and to disclose any outside employment or business relationships that may be relevant to HR compliance.

16. Restrictive Covenants (Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation)

Option A: Non-Compete. Employee agrees not to engage in any business that competes with Employer within [Number] miles of Employer's principal place of business for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment. This clause is reasonable in duration, geography, and scope, and is necessary to protect Employer's legitimate business interests, consistent with Idaho Code.

Option B: Non-Solicitation. Employee agrees not to solicit Employer's employees or clients for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

Option C: No Restrictive Covenants. No restrictive covenants apply to this employment agreement.

17. Professional Development

Option A: Training Attendance. Employee will attend mandatory HR and legal compliance training as required by Employer.

Option B: Professional Development. Employer [Will/Will Not] provide professional development opportunities for Employee.

18. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved first through good faith negotiation between the parties. If negotiation fails, the parties may agree to mediation or arbitration. Any legal proceedings shall be governed by Idaho law, with venue in [County] County, Idaho.

19. Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety

Employee is covered by Employer's Idaho workers' compensation insurance. Employee agrees to comply with all workplace safety rules and regulations.

20. Anti-Discrimination/Anti-Retaliation

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and retaliation based on age, gender, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected category as defined by Idaho and federal law.

21. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

22. Modification

This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

23. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho.

24. Acknowledgement

Employee acknowledges that they have read and understand this Agreement and have had the opportunity to seek legal counsel.

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

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]