Wyoming HR generalist employment contract template

Wyoming HR Generalist Employment Contract

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

1. Employment

• Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time HR Generalist, and Employee hereby accepts such employment.
• Option B: Employee agrees to be employed by Employer in the position of HR Generalist under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2. Job Title and Responsibilities

• The Employee's job title shall be HR Generalist. The Employee's duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

• Recruiting and staffing, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring candidates.
• New hire onboarding and orientation.
• Administration of employee records, ensuring compliance with Wyoming data privacy laws.
• Benefits administration, including Wyoming Workers' Compensation and unemployment insurance.
• Payroll processing, coordinating with the payroll department to comply with the Wyoming Wage Act.
• HRIS utilization.
• Ensuring equal employment opportunity compliance.
• Policy development and implementation.
• Handling employee relations issues.
• Advising on employment law trends affecting Wyoming employers.
• Leave administration, including FMLA and any Wyoming-specific provisions.
• Workplace safety and coordination with Wyoming OSHA (WYOSHA).
• Coordination with external regulators for audits or investigations.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of employee data.
• Administration and tracking of training and continuing education required by Wyoming law or best practices.
• Preparing legally mandated reports (e.g., EEO-1, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services filings).

3. Reporting Structure and Collaboration

• Option A: The Employee shall report directly to the [Reporting Manager Title].
• Option B: The Employee shall report directly to the [Reporting Manager Name].
• The Employee will collaborate with payroll, safety, and operations teams.
• The Employee will participate in management meetings.
• The Employee is expected to maintain clear internal and external communication regarding HR functions.

4. Work Location

• Option A: The Employee's primary work location shall be at [Work Location Address] in Wyoming.
• Option B: The Employee's primary work location shall be at [Work Location Address] in Wyoming.
• Remote work is [Permitted/Not Permitted] and subject to the Employer's remote work policy.
• If remote work is permitted, the Employee agrees to adhere to security protocols for handling employee records remotely, in accordance with Wyoming data privacy standards.

5. Employment Type and Hours

• Option A: This is a full-time employment position.
• Option B: This is a full-time employment position.
• The standard work week is [Number] hours.
• Variability in hours requires prior approval from the [Approving Manager Title].
• Meal and break provisions will be in accordance with Wyoming law and federal FLSA guidelines.

6. Compensation

• Option A: The Employee shall receive an annual salary of [Salary Amount], payable [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Option B: The Employee shall be paid an hourly rate of [Hourly Rate], payable [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Overtime will be paid in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Wyoming does not mandate overtime premiums for exempt staff.
• The Employee is [Eligible/Not Eligible] for merit increases, bonuses, or profit-sharing plans as outlined in the company's compensation policy.

7. Benefits

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans:
• [Health Insurance Provider] Health Insurance.
• [Dental Insurance Provider] Dental Insurance.
• [Vision Insurance Provider] Vision Insurance.
• [Retirement Plan Provider] Retirement Plan (e.g., 401(k)).
• Paid vacation: [Number] days per year.
• Sick leave: [Number] days per year. *Wyoming law does not mandate PTO payout unless employer policy provides for it.*
• Compliance with federal FMLA where applicable.
• The Employer provides Wyoming Workers' Compensation and unemployment benefits as mandated by state law.

8. Professional Development

• Option A: The Employee is [Eligible/Not Eligible] for professional development reimbursement, including SHRM or HRCI certification.
• Option B: The Employee is [Eligible/Not Eligible] for participation in regional HR events relevant to the Wyoming business community.

9. Company Policies

• The Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of the Employee Handbook and agrees to comply with all company policies and procedures.

10. Compliance with Laws and Policies

• The Employee agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal employment laws, including anti-discrimination statutes (federal and the Wyoming Human Rights Act), and anti-harassment policies.

11. Confidentiality

• The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential employee information and agrees to safeguard medical, I-9, and wage data in accordance with Wyoming’s identity theft and data protection ordinances. The Employee will adhere to data retention and destruction policies specific to HR files.

12. Intellectual Property

• All original HR templates, policies, and compliance materials developed by the Employee in this role are the property of the Employer.

13. Conflict of Interest

• The Employee agrees to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including handling applications or personnel matters involving family members.

14. Outside Work

• Option A: The Employee is permitted to engage in outside HR work, consulting, or teaching HR courses with prior written consent from the Employer.
• Option B: The Employee is not permitted to engage in any outside HR work, consulting, or teaching HR courses while employed by the Employer.

15. Non-Solicitation

• Option A: During employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, the Employee shall not solicit any of the Employer's employees or clients. *This clause is intended to comply with Wyoming common law, which generally disfavors overly broad non-solicit or non-compete provisions.*
• Option B: No non-solicitation clause applies to this agreement.

16. At-Will Employment

• The Employee's employment is at-will, as established in Wyoming law. The Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any legal reason, and the Employee may resign at any time.
• The Employee is required to provide [Number] weeks' notice of resignation.
• In the event of termination by the Employer, the Employer will provide [Number] weeks' notice, or pay in lieu of notice, where legally required.
• Final pay will be provided to the employee as required by Wyoming law.

17. Return of Property

• Upon termination of employment, the Employee shall immediately return all company property, including laptops, phones, documents, and access cards.

18. Workplace Standards

• The Employee is expected to maintain a high degree of professionalism and ethical conduct in all HR capacities, to model company values, and to serve as a primary point of contact for EEO/anti-harassment resources. The Employee must maintain neutrality and impartiality in all investigations.

19. Internal Investigations and Audits

• The Employee will cooperate fully with internal investigations, audits, and compliance queries.

20. Recordkeeping

• The Employee will adhere to all federal and state recordkeeping requirements for personnel files, payroll, I-9s, and EEO-1 reports as stipulated by Wyoming and US regulations.

21. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved first through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, the parties agree to participate in mediation in Wyoming, followed by binding arbitration in Wyoming, subject to Wyoming law. Employment claims may require exhaustion of administrative remedies under Wyoming anti-discrimination statutes.

22. Workers' Compensation Notice

• The Employer provides Wyoming Workers' Compensation coverage for its employees. The Employee is required to report any work-related injury or illness immediately to their supervisor and follow the "Notice of Injury" requirements.

23. Occupational Health and Safety

• The Employee will adhere to all occupational health and safety expectations consistent with Wyoming OSHA (WYOSHA) standards. The Employee is responsible for policy implementation and training related to safety matters.

24. Confidentiality and Data Privacy

• The Employee will comply with all company and client confidentiality, data privacy, and protection policies.

25. Background Check

• Option A: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Option B: No background check is required.

26. Eligibility to Work

• The Employee warrants that they are eligible to work in the United States.

27. Modification

• This Agreement may only be modified in writing and signed by both parties.

28. Incorporation of Policies

• The Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, HIPAA forms (if applicable), and workplace safety policies are incorporated by reference into this Agreement.

29. Amendment of Policies

• The Employer reserves the right to amend policies, benefits, or procedures upon written notice to the Employee, consistent with Wyoming’s at-will doctrine.

30. Governing Law

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

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: ____________________________