Free HR templates
Ready-to-edit HR templates
Seven Word templates for hiring, performance, separation, and leave, written by Catapult’s certified HR practitioners.
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Each template includes notes on how to customize it. Employment laws vary by state, so review each one against your state’s requirements before you use it.
Offer Letter
Hiring
A complete offer letter with pay, classification, and at-will language, plus a pre-send checklist and North and South Carolina notes.
Job Description
Hiring
Eight sections from position purpose to classification review, with guidance on essential functions and physical requirements.
Performance Review
Performance
An annual review that looks back at goals and competencies, then sets next year’s goals and development plan.
Performance Improvement Plan
Performance
Document up to three performance issues, the expectations, and the timeline, with space for employee comments.
Exit Interview
Separation
A structured questionnaire covering reasons for leaving, the job, management, pay, and benefits, with room for notes.
Termination Letter
Separation
A termination letter with guidance on final pay, paid time off, and returning company property.
FMLA Designation Letter
Leave
A letter designating leave as FMLA, with options for paid time off, benefits continuation, and return to work.
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