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HR Policy Manual Template

An HR policy manual template outlining the core people policies that govern the employer-employee relationship.

HR POLICY MANUAL

[Company Name] · Version [1.0] · Effective from: [DD/MM/YYYY] · Applies to all employees

1. Introduction & Scope

[Purpose of the manual, applicability, and the Company’s right to amend policies from time to time.]

2. Employment & Probation

[Recruitment, probation period, confirmation, and categories of employment.]

3. Code of Conduct & Ethics

[Expected behaviour, conflict of interest, confidentiality and anti-bribery norms.]

4. Working Hours, Attendance & Leave

[Office timings, attendance rules, and reference to the detailed Leave Policy.]

5. Compensation, Payroll & Statutory Benefits

[Salary cycle, PF, ESI, gratuity, professional tax and reimbursement rules.]

6. Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)

[Zero-tolerance policy and Internal Committee as required under the POSH Act, 2013.]

7. IT, Data & Asset Usage

[Acceptable use of company systems, data security and asset handover.]

8. Grievance Redressal & Disciplinary Action

[Grievance mechanism, disciplinary procedure and appeals.]

Have the manual vetted by a labour-law advisor, obtain a signed acknowledgement from each employee, and review it annually or when statutory requirements change.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Company
  • Effective date
  • Policy section
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

This is a general, editable template for convenience only — not legal advice. For anything material, have a professional review it. TaxClue isn't liable for how it's used.