Starting an HR Consultancy in India: How Do You Draft a Client Agreement on Legal Terms?

I am in the middle phase of setting up an HR consultancy firm in India. Can anyone please suggest how to draft an agreement between our consultancy and our client as a company on legal terms basis?

You need to go to an advocate who deals in these matters. Specific terms for your company, as per your requirement, etc., can be discussed and incorporated.

Welcome to the HR Consulting Fraternity!

Contract agreements for various services

Contract agreements will differ for the range of services you provide. For Recruitment Services, fees would vary from 8.33% to 12.5% to 16.66% (junior, middle, senior management). For Training Services, fees vary from 5,000 to 1.5 lacs and even more, depending on the training services you provide. Background Verification fees range from 100/- to 750/- per check/verified checks. Consulting Projects fees range from 5,000 to 1,00,000 for start-up firms.

I suggest you remain competitive in the market with your best ability to provide services. Generate leads and consistently follow up on them to generate business. Have patience and continue working on your business plans and development activities.

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Cheers!

Wilma Gupta

Thanks to Wilma Guptaji for providing some information on charging for consultancy.

The Role of Retired HR Professionals as Consultants

There are many retired HR seniors who have opted to work as consultants, leveraging their rich experience of 35-40 years in HR, IR, legal, and admin management. There is a scope for providing such consultancy as many companies do not have proper systems, rules, or policies.

Types of Consultancy Services Offered

Consultants offer rates for:
- Framing leave rules
- Standing orders up to certification
- Recruitment - appointment rules and procedures
- Appointment order forms and different policies
- Registration under Factories/Shops Act
- PF, ESI, etc.

Many companies do not agree to the charge and offer a lower rate. Hence, many consultants remain underpaid. It would be a great help, and I request seniors to provide charges that we can ask for doing some of the above work so that we can rightfully earn for our livelihood.

Since retired officials may not receive regular monthly income or earnings and have to depend on such small consultancy charges, which are also less frequent, the advice and guidance of seniors will be a great help.

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