New Hampshire HR generalist employment contract template

New Hampshire HR Generalist Employment Contract

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

Position: Human Resources Generalist

Option A: Employee shall be employed in the position of Human Resources Generalist.

Option B: Employee shall be employed in the position of Senior Human Resources Generalist.

Responsibilities: The Employee's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following, in compliance with New Hampshire law: administration of employee onboarding and offboarding, management of recruitment processes in accordance with New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws, payroll data administration in compliance with NH wage and hour statutes, coordination of benefits enrollment and eligibility, handling of employee relations cases, policy implementation and compliance monitoring, facilitation of training and development programs, workplace safety procedures integration, and maintenance of personnel records.

Option A: Include specific tasks: [List Specific Tasks].

Option B: Employee is expected to perform any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Employer.

Reporting Structure:

Option A: The Employee shall report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

Option B: The Employee shall collaborate with the [Department Name] department.

Work Location: The Employee's primary work location shall be [Work Location Address], located within New Hampshire.

Option A: Employee's work arrangement is fully remote and requires adherence to New Hampshire wage and hour recordkeeping laws, including accurate time tracking.

Option B: Employee's work arrangement is hybrid with [Number] days in office and [Number] days remote.

Option C: This arrangement requires maintaining the confidentiality of HR records and sensitive information consistent with Company policy and applicable laws, regardless of work location.

Employment Classification and Hours: The Employee's position is classified as full-time.

Option A: The Employee's regular work hours shall be [Number] hours per week, typically from [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].

Option B: The Employee is entitled to a [Length] minute unpaid lunch break and [Number] paid rest breaks in accordance with New Hampshire law.

Option C: Overtime will be paid at 1.5 times the Employee's regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with New Hampshire law.

Compensation:

Option A: The Employee's annual base salary shall be [Dollar Amount], payable [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly], in accordance with New Hampshire law.

Option B: The Employee's hourly wage shall be [Dollar Amount], payable [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly], in accordance with New Hampshire law.

Option C: The Employee is eligible for a performance-based bonus, the terms of which are outlined in the company's bonus plan. Details can be found [Location of Bonus Plan Document].

Benefits: The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Employer's benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (if offered). Eligibility requirements: [Eligibility Details].

Paid sick leave and vacation time, accruing in accordance with company policy and New Hampshire law. Accrual rate: [Accrual Rate].

Bereavement leave. Number of days: [Number].

Unpaid family and medical leave, as provided by the FMLA and any applicable New Hampshire state law.

Retirement plan options: [Details of Retirement Plan].

Employee assistance program (EAP): [EAP Provider Details].

Professional development and training budget: [Dollar Amount]. Eligibility requirements: [Eligibility Details].

At-Will Employment: The Employee's employment with the Employer is "at-will," meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable New Hampshire law.

Option A: In the event of termination, the Employee's final wage payment, including any accrued, unused vacation time, will be made within 72 hours, as required by New Hampshire law.

Option B: Upon termination, the Employee is required to return all company property and participate in an exit interview.

Option C: Knowledge transfer for HR file and data access is required prior to termination.

Confidentiality: The Employee acknowledges that during the course of employment, the Employee will have access to confidential information of the Employer, including employee records, personal data, background checks, medical information, and proprietary HR processes.

Option A: The Employee agrees to hold all confidential information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party.

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

Option C: This obligation is in accordance with all federal and New Hampshire statutes on workplace privacy.

Intellectual Property: The Employee agrees that any intellectual property created during the course of employment, including HR process documentation, templates, training materials, or compliance tools, shall be the sole property of the Employer.

Conflict of Interest: The Employee shall avoid any conflict of interest that could arise in the performance of their duties.

Option A: The Employee shall not engage in any outside employment or consulting work related to HR without the Employer's written consent.

Option B: The Employee shall disclose any familial relationships with other employees of the Employer.

Non-Solicitation/Non-Compete (Optional): (Note: Must be narrowly drafted and compliant with New Hampshire enforceability standards)

Option A: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, the Employee shall not solicit employees or customers of the Employer.

Option B: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, the Employee shall not work for a direct competitor of the Employer within a [Number] mile radius of [Employer Location].

Option C: Employee acknowledges this restriction applies only to roles of a similar nature as that held with Employer.

Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through the following process:

Informal resolution: The parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute informally through good-faith negotiations.

HR-led mediation: If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the parties shall participate in mediation facilitated by the Employer's HR department.

Formal arbitration: If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties shall submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Governing Law and Venue: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire. The venue for any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be [County Name] County, New Hampshire.

Compliance Acknowledgements: The Employee acknowledges receipt of and agrees to comply with the Employer's anti-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, and anti-harassment policies, which are in accordance with the New Hampshire Human Rights Act.

Option A: Employee acknowledges understanding of whistleblower protections under RSA 275-E.

Option B: Employee acknowledges mandatory reporting procedures for HR professionals.

Mandatory Training: The Employee is required to participate in mandatory training, including sexual harassment prevention, workplace violence prevention, and labor law updates, as required by the Employer and applicable New Hampshire law.

Option A: The Employee is responsible for maintaining records of all completed training.

Option B: The Employer will provide necessary training materials and access to training platforms.

Wage and Hour Law Compliance: The Employee is responsible for adhering to New Hampshire wage and hour posting requirements and ensuring that labor law posters are properly displayed and maintained.

Additional Clauses (Optional):

Option A: The Employer will reimburse the Employee for professional association membership fees, such as SHRM or HRCI, up to [Dollar Amount] per year.

Option B: The Employer will reimburse the Employee for reasonable business travel expenses incurred for recruiting or attending HR events, in accordance with company policy.

Option C: The Employee is required to use secure data access methods and comply with the Employer's technical and security standards when using HRIS/ATS software.

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]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: _______________________________

Date: [Date]

Acknowledgment

I, [Employee Full Legal Name], acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand this New Hampshire HR Generalist Employment Contract and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: [Date]