Nebraska HR generalist employment contract template

Nebraska HR Generalist Employment Agreement

This Nebraska HR Generalist Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position

The Employer hereby employs Employee as a Human Resources Generalist.

Option A: General Job Duties

The Employee's duties shall include, but not be limited to: recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee relations, compliance audits, payroll assistance, benefits administration (including Nebraska-specific plans), performance management, workplace investigations, HRIS maintenance, training coordination, ensuring compliance with Nebraska anti-discrimination and EEO laws, and adherence to federal and Nebraska wage and hour laws.

Option B: Specific Job Focus

The Employee will primarily focus on [Specific HR Area, e.g., recruitment, benefits], while also supporting other HR functions as needed.

2. Work Location

The Employee's primary work location will be at the Employer's facility located at [Employer Nebraska Address].

Option A: Remote Work

The Employee may perform a portion of their duties remotely, subject to the Employer's remote work policy, which complies with Nebraska workplace safety and expense reimbursement rules.

Option B: Hybrid Work

The Employee will work on-site [Number] days per week and remotely [Number] days per week, as determined by the Employer.

3. Employment Status and Hours

The Employee's employment is full-time.

Option A: Standard Hours

The standard work week is [Number] hours per week, generally worked from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.

Option B: Flexible Hours

The Employee's work schedule may vary, subject to the needs of the Employer and in compliance with Nebraska Department of Labor rules regarding rest and meal periods.

Overtime will be paid in accordance with Nebraska and federal law.

Employee is expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.

4. Compensation

The Employer shall pay the Employee a [Salary/Hourly Rate] of [Amount] [Per Year/Per Hour], payable [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly], subject to applicable deductions.

Option A: Direct Deposit

Payment will be made via direct deposit to the Employee's designated bank account, complying with Nebraska law.

Option B: Performance Bonus

The Employee may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus based on individual and company performance against job-related HR metrics.

Merit increases may be awarded based on performance reviews.

5. Benefits

The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Employer's benefits programs, including:

Nebraska-compliant health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Retirement plan [Plan Name or Description].

Paid time off and sick leave, in accordance with Nebraska law and company policy.

[Number] paid holidays, including all relevant Nebraska state holidays.

Other Benefits: [Gym membership, wellness stipends, tuition reimbursement for SHRM certification, etc.].

The Employer reserves the right to modify or terminate these benefits at any time, subject to applicable law and company policy.

6. Reporting Relationship

The Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

The Employee will collaborate with other departments, including [List Departments].

The Employee is responsible for supporting managers with compliance, disciplinary action, and documentation per Nebraska law.

7. Job Performance and Evaluation

The Employee's job performance will be evaluated based on criteria including, but not limited to: new hire turnover, audit results, policy implementation, employee engagement metrics, and overall contribution to HR goals.

Performance reviews will be conducted [Frequency, e.g., annually].

8. Compliance

The Employee shall comply with all applicable federal, state (including Nebraska), and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act, Wage Payment and Collection Act, and Workers' Compensation laws.

The Employee is also expected to adhere to the Employer's code of ethics and conduct.

9. Confidentiality

The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential information, including employee records, HR data, and investigation details.

The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of this information, both during and after employment, in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

10. Outside Activities

The Employee shall not engage in any outside consulting, hiring, or training engagements involving HR work for other organizations without the Employer's prior written approval.

11. 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 Nebraska law regarding final wage payment.

Upon termination, the Employee shall return all confidential documents and company equipment.

If applicable, earned but unused vacation time will be paid out per Nebraska law.

12. Disciplinary Action

The Employer may take disciplinary action against the Employee for violations of company policy or poor performance, including warnings, performance improvement plans, and termination.

Summary dismissal may occur for gross misconduct.

13. Internal Complaints

The Employer has procedures for internal complaints, whistleblower protection, and reporting workplace harassment or violence, as well as anti-retaliation protections, in compliance with Nebraska state best practices.

14. Legal Compliance Responsibility

The Employee is responsible for staying up-to-date on changes in Nebraska and federal labor laws and regulations, and for ensuring compliance in all personnel matters.

15. Conflicts of Interest

The Employee shall avoid conflicts of interest, including non-participation in hiring relatives and mandatory reporting of nepotism issues.

The Employee will ethically use HR systems and data.

16. Intellectual Property

Any HR manuals or training materials created by the Employee during their employment shall be the property of the Employer.

17. Non-Solicitation

During employment and for a period of [Number] months after termination, the Employee shall not solicit employees or clients of the Employer.

This provision is intended to be reasonable and enforceable under Nebraska law.

18. Policy Acknowledgement

The Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of the Employer's anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, diversity, and inclusion policies, which cover protected categories under federal and Nebraska law (including sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and disability).

19. Background Checks and Screening

The Employee acknowledges that employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and pre-employment screening, in accordance with Nebraska law.

20. Regulatory Audits

The Employee will assist the Employer in regulatory audits, government filings, and responding to agency inquiries, as applicable to the HR function.

21. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through negotiation or mediation before resorting to litigation.

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

The venue for any legal proceedings shall be [County], Nebraska.

22. Notice

Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above.

23. Acknowledgement

The Employee acknowledges that they understand Nebraska’s unique employment law environment and commit to ongoing legal education as part of their job expectations.

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

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[Employer Representative Name], [Employer Representative Title]

[Employer Legal Name]

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[Employee Full Legal Name]