Professional, customizable, and ready to use.
What this template is
This HR Consulting Agreement is a fully editable and legally-informed document designed for engagements between a business (the Client) and an HR consultant (the Consultant). It sets out roles, responsibilities, fees, scope of services, confidentiality, independent-contractor status, termination, and other key terms—so you can start a consulting engagement with clarity and protection.
Why you should use it
- Save time: Avoid creating a consulting contract from scratch.
- Cover essentials: The template includes standard HR-consulting provisions (policy development, recruitment, compliance, training, etc.) so you don’t have to guess what should be included.
- Flexibility: Easily tailored to your specific circumstances—whether you’re a small business hiring a consultant, or an HR practitioner engaging with multiple clients.
- Professional: Presents a clear, well-structured agreement that builds trust with your consulting partner.
Who it’s for
- Businesses (Startups, SMEs, Corporations) need HR consulting support.
- HR consultants, independent practitioners, or consulting firms offering HR services.
- Organisations wanting to formalise an HR advisory, training, or compliance arrangement.
- Consultants and clients are seeking simple but robust contract terms rather than a lengthy legal document.
What’s included
- Parties’ details and definitions.
- Scope of services: HR strategy, recruitment & onboarding, training, compliance, audits, and additional HR activities as agreed.
- Term & termination: How long the contract runs, and how either party can end it.
- Fees & payment terms: Hourly, monthly, or project-based compensation, and expense reimbursement.
- Consultant’s and Client’s responsibilities.
- Independent contractor clause.
- Confidentiality obligations.
- Ownership & intellectual property of deliverables.
- Liability and limitation of liability.
- Governing law and dispute resolution.
- Entire agreement clause & signature block.
How to use it
- Download the template in your preferred format (Word / PDF) and store it.
- Fill in the blanks: Insert your business name, consultant name, dates, fees, scope details, and governing law (e.g., Pakistan or your local jurisdiction).
- Tailor any clause: You may modify payment terms, add specific deliverables, or adjust termination notice periods to suit your engagement.
- Review with legal counsel if desired—while the template is drafted to be solid, it does not replace professional legal advice.
- Sign: Both parties execute the agreement, keeping a copy for their records.
Important reminder
This template is provided for general use and does not constitute legal advice. You should consider the specifics of your engagement (jurisdiction, industry regulations, labour law implications) and seek advice if you have any doubts about obligations or risks.
