HR Audit Checklist
- Compliance
- [ ] Verify federal, state, and local employment laws compliance.
- [ ] Ensure all employee files are up-to-date and securely stored.
- [ ] Check for proper posting of labor law notices.
- Recruitment and Hiring
- [ ] Review job descriptions for accuracy and relevance.
- [ ] Assess the effectiveness of recruitment sources.
- [ ] Ensure a standardized hiring process is in place.
- Employee Onboarding
- [ ] Evaluate the onboarding process for new hires.
- [ ] Confirm all necessary documents are completed and stored.
- [ ] Assess the training provided during onboarding.
- Employee Records
- [ ] Ensure all employee records are complete and compliant.
- [ ] Review confidentiality measures for sensitive employee information.
- [ ] Check for regular updates to employee information.
- Performance Management
- [ ] Evaluate the performance review process.
- [ ] Ensure goal-setting practices are in place and communicated.
- [ ] Review feedback mechanisms for employees.
- Compensation and Benefits
- [ ] Conduct a salary benchmarking review.
- [ ] Assess the competitiveness of employee benefits.
- [ ] Ensure compliance with pay equity laws.
- Training and Development
- [ ] Review current training programs for effectiveness.
- [ ] Assess employee development opportunities.
- [ ] Check for compliance with mandatory training requirements.
- Workplace Culture
- [ ] Evaluate employee engagement levels.
- [ ] Assess diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- [ ] Review communication channels within the organization.
- Health and Safety
- [ ] Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- [ ] Review workplace safety policies and procedures.
- [ ] Evaluate emergency preparedness plans.
- Exit Process
- [ ] Review the exit interview process.
- [ ] Ensure proper documentation is completed for terminations.
- [ ] Assess the follow-up process for former employees.
Need Assistance?
If you need help with any of the items on this checklist or want to learn more about how Cox 5 Solutions HR consulting services can support your organization, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email at michaelcox@cox5solutions.com or by phone at 571-281-5318.