Nevada HR generalist employment contract template

Nevada HR Generalist Employment Contract

This Full-Time HR Generalist Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [Employer Type, e.g., Nevada Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position

• HR Generalist
• Core Responsibilities:
  • Talent acquisition (sourcing, interviewing, hiring) in accordance with Nevada law.
  • Onboarding new employees.
  • Employee relations.
  • Compliance with Nevada wage and hour laws (NRS Chapter 608).
  • Policy development and implementation.
  • Administration of employee benefits.
  • Employee records management according to Nevada retention requirements.
  • Payroll coordination.
  • Regulatory reporting.
  • Workplace safety initiatives.
  • Support for diversity and inclusion.
  • Conducting workplace investigations.
  • Handling unemployment and worker’s compensation claims.
  • Training facilitation.

2. Professional Development

• Option A: Employer requires and will reimburse Employee for SHRM/HRCI certification.
• Option B: Employer encourages ongoing HR professional development; details outlined in Company Policy [Policy Name].

3. Reporting Structure and Collaboration

• Option A: Employee will report directly to the HR Manager.
• Option B: Employee will report directly to the Director of HR.
• Cross-departmental collaboration: Employee will collaborate with [List Departments].

4. Work Location and Arrangement

• Primary work location: [Nevada Work Location Address].
• Work arrangement:
  • Option A: On-site.
  • Option B: Hybrid (specify days on-site: [Days]). Employer provides secure access to employee files via [System Name].
  • Option C: Remote. Employer responsible for secure access to employee files and HRIS system [System Name].

5. Employment Status and Work Hours

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].
• Break/Meal Periods: In accordance with NRS Chapter 608, Employee will receive a [Number]-minute meal period and [Number]-minute rest breaks.
• Overtime: Overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as per NRS 608.018.

6. Compensation

• Option A: Salary: [Salary Amount] per year.
• Option B: Hourly: [Hourly Rate] per hour.
• Payroll Cycle: Biweekly/Semimonthly (choose one) in accordance with Nevada law.
• Overtime Rate: 1.5 times the regular rate of pay as per NRS 608.018.
• Performance Bonus:
  • Option A: Employee is eligible for a performance bonus as detailed in [Bonus Plan Document Name].
  • Option B: No performance bonus.
• Hiring Incentive: [Description of Incentive, e.g., Signing Bonus].
• Commissions/Additional Compensation:
  • Option A: Not applicable.
  • Option B: As outlined in the [Commission Plan Document Name].

7. Benefits

• Health Insurance: [Plan Details].
• Dental Insurance: [Plan Details].
• Vision Insurance: [Plan Details].
• Life/Disability Coverage: [Plan Details].
• HSA/FSA: [Plan Details].
• Retirement Contributions: [Plan Details, e.g., 401(k) match].
• Paid Time Off:
  • Vacation: [Number] days per year.
  • Nevada-Mandated Sick Leave: Accrual per NRS 608.0197.
  • Holidays: [List of Holidays].
  • Jury Duty Leave: As per NRS 293.463.
  • Bereavement Leave: [Number] days.
  • Family/Medical Leave: In accordance with Nevada and Federal FMLA law.
• Education/Certification Reimbursement: [Policy Details].

8. Confidentiality

Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all company information, including employee PII protected by Nevada data privacy statutes (e.g., NRS 603A), HIPAA (if applicable), and trade secrets.

9. Ownership of Work

All work product, including documents, policies, handbooks, HR tools, and analytics produced during employment, are the property of the Employer, consistent with Nevada IP laws.

10. Use of Company Systems

Employee agrees to properly use and safeguard company HRIS, payroll, and communications systems.

11. Behavioral and Ethical Standards

Compliance with company employee conduct codes, anti-discrimination/harassment policies (including Nevada-specific protected classes), EEO, ADA, workplace safety/OSHA regulations, and code of ethics in HR practices.

12. Nevada-Specific Regulations

Employee will comply with Nevada-specific regulations, including mandatory posters, reporting suspected abuse under NRS 432B, and administering legal cannabis policies/accommodations per NRS 453A.

13. Union Matters

• Option A: Not applicable.
• Option B: Employee will adhere to company policies regarding union matters, collective bargaining units, and employee representation elections in Nevada workplaces.

14. At-Will Employment

Employment is at-will, terminable by either party with or without cause, except as otherwise required by law or explicitly stated in a separate written agreement.

15. Termination Procedures

• Notice: [Number] days' notice required for voluntary termination.
• Progressive Discipline/PIP: Employer may implement progressive discipline or performance improvement plans at its discretion.
• Final Pay: As per NRS 608.020-608.050, final pay will be provided within [Number] days of termination or next payday.
• Accrued Vacation/Sick Payout: [Policy Details on Payout].
• COBRA/State Continuation of Benefits: Information will be provided as required.
• Return of Company Equipment: Employee must return all company-issued equipment upon termination.
• Personnel Files: Secure transfer or destruction of personnel files.
• Post-Employment Confidentiality: Continues after termination.

16. Non-Compete

• Option A: No non-compete agreement.
• Option B: Non-compete agreement, the terms of which must be reasonable in geography/scope, protect legitimate business interests, and not unreasonably restrict employee earning power, complying with NRS 613.195. See attached Non-Compete Agreement.

17. Dispute Resolution

Good-faith negotiation and mediation are required before resorting to litigation. Any litigation will occur in Nevada courts.

18. Workers' Compensation

Employer provides workers’ compensation coverage as required by NRS 616A-616C. Employee must report any work-related injuries immediately.

19. Workplace Health and Safety

Compliance with workplace health and safety standards, including temperature, ventilation, and pandemic protocols as required by state/local public health laws. Anti-retaliation policies are in place for reporting safety or legal concerns.

20. E-Verify and Background Checks

Employee must comply with E-Verify and I-9 requirements. Background checks will be conducted as per state/federal law.

21. Professional Development

• Option A: Employer supports Employee's maintenance of HR certifications or engagement in Nevada/national HR association activities.
• Option B: No support for professional development.

22. Acknowledgment

Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of this contract and the employee handbook.

23. Severability

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

24. Amendments

This Agreement may only be amended in writing signed by both parties.

25. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.

26. Governing Law

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

27. 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.

28. Counterpart Execution

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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

[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________