Missouri office manager employment contract template

Missouri Office Manager Employment Contract

This Missouri Office Manager Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date of Execution], by and between:

[Employer Legal Name], a [State of Formation] [Entity Type] with a principal place of business at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employer,”

and

[Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address], with a phone number of [Employee Phone Number] and an email address of [Employee Email Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employee.”

1. Position and Responsibilities

1.1 Position: The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a full-time Office Manager.

1.2 Responsibilities: Employee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising administrative staff
• Managing office supplies and budgets
• Handling vendor relations
• Ensuring compliance with local and state (Missouri) workplace policies
• Overseeing scheduling and office communications
• Maintaining records
• Coordinating maintenance and facilities management
• Implementing company HR procedures as permitted for non-licensed employees in Missouri
• Following the state’s Sunshine Law for public records if applicable.

1.3 Reporting Structure:

• Option A: Employee will report directly to the [Reporting Manager Title].
• Option B: Employee will report directly to the [Reporting Manager Name], Owner.

2. Place of Work

2.1 Primary Location: The Employee's primary place of work will be at the Employer’s office located at [Office Address].

2.2 Remote Work:

• Option A: This position is fully on-site.
• Option B: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement as per company policy. Employee will be required to be on-site [Number] days per week.
• Option C: Travel between multiple Missouri locations may be required.

3. Employment Classification and Hours

3.1 Full-Time Employment: This is a full-time employment position.

3.2 Working Hours:

• Option A: The Employee’s regular working hours will be [Number] hours per week, from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.
• Option B: The Employee’s regular working hours will be a minimum of 35 hours per week, scheduled as needed by the Employer.

3.3 Overtime: Overtime will be paid in accordance with Missouri law.

3.4 Meal and Rest Periods: Employee will be provided meal and rest periods in accordance with Missouri law.

4. Compensation

4.1 Salary/Wage:

• Option A: The Employee's annual salary will be [Dollar Amount], payable [Pay Frequency].
• Option B: The Employee's hourly wage will be [Dollar Amount], payable [Pay Frequency].

4.2 Payment Method:

• Option A: Direct Deposit.
• Option B: Check.

4.3 Probation Period:

• Option A: There will be a [Number]-day probationary period.
• Option B: There is no probationary period.

4.4 Performance Review: Employee’s performance will be reviewed [Review Frequency].

5. Benefits

5.1 Health Insurance:

• Option A: Employee is eligible for health insurance coverage, with the Employer contributing [Percentage or Dollar Amount] of the premium.
• Option B: Employee is not eligible for health insurance coverage.

5.2 Dental & Vision Insurance:

• Option A: Employee is eligible for dental and vision insurance coverage as per company policy.
• Option B: Employee is not eligible for dental or vision insurance coverage.

5.3 Retirement Plan:

• Option A: Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer’s 401(k) plan, with Employer matching contributions as per plan documents.
• Option B: Employee is not eligible to participate in the Employer’s 401(k) plan.

5.4 Paid Time Off (PTO): Employee will accrue PTO at a rate of [Number] days per year.

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

5.6 Other Benefits: [List other benefits, e.g., Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit, professional development, educational reimbursement]

6. Ownership of Work Product

All office processes, procedures, documentation, and proprietary information created in connection with employment are the sole property of the Employer. The Employer retains all intellectual property and documentation rights per Missouri law.

7. Confidentiality

The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential business and personnel information, including but not limited to financial data, customer lists, and employee records. Employee agrees to hold all such information in strict confidence both during and after employment, as required by Missouri law.

8. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation

8.1 Non-Competition:

• Option A: Employee agrees not to engage in any business that competes with the Employer within a [Number]-mile radius of [City, Missouri] for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Option B: No non-compete agreement.

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

9. At-Will Employment

The Employee’s employment with the Employer is at-will, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to the terms of this agreement.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by Employer: The Employer may terminate the Employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause.

10.2 Termination by Employee: The Employee may terminate their employment at any time, with [Number] days written notice to the Employer.

10.3 Final Pay: Upon termination, the Employee will receive their final paycheck in accordance with Missouri law.

11. Grievance and Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation. If negotiation is unsuccessful, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in [City, Missouri]. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of Missouri. Venue for any legal action shall be in [County, Missouri].

12. Compliance

Employee agrees to comply with all applicable Missouri and federal labor laws, including the Missouri Human Rights Act and the Missouri Equal Pay Act.

13. Required Notices

Employee acknowledges receipt of the following notices: Statement of at-will employment, rights under the Missouri Minimum Wage Law, and other required posters or notices.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.

14.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

14.3 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________