Why would Your Organization want to Conduct an HR Audit?

The changing Nature of Human Resources Management demands that Human Resource Departments participate and contribute as strategic business partners. Qualifying and quantifying this role can be difficult. That is where a formal HR audit can help by:

• Ensuring Legal Compliance
• Identifying Areas for Improvement
• Identifying Root Problems
• Justifying Costs
• Measuring Performance against Standards
• Measuring Results
• Quantifying Efforts

What Is Covered in an Audit? A broad based review of all topics central to HR Management All activities within the HR span of control Future Project components Any Problem Areas What should a Human Resource Audit Measure? That depends on the organization’s objective. In general a business has the following objectives, but the questions will vary based on the size, culture and industry: Business Growth Competitiveness Culture Profitability Product Development/Efficiency/Quality Return on Investment Safety, Health, and Environmental The audit should address each of these components by measuring the Department's Knowledge, Productivity, Quality, and Service. What Does a Human Resource Audit Look Like and How Long Does it take to Perform? Audit Formats can vary, depending upon the type requested. Typically they are in questionnaire format, requiring samples of work. The questionnaire may take from 2-4 hours to complete and one week to two weeks to obtain results. Audit Description Each audit consists of both experienced-based questions designed to obtain quantitative data and customized questions that companies may wish to add. Categories include: Compensation Employee/Labor Relations Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Compliance HR as a Strategic Business Partner Immigration Law Staffing (Internal/External) State and Federal Laws Training and Development Performance Management OSHA/Job Safety Wage & Hour Human Resource Audits typically require the review of Employee Advancement, Compensation and Benefit Programs, Disciplinary Action Rules and Processes, Employee Handbook or Union Contract, Procedure Manual, and Training Programs. Identify Tomorrow's HR Challenges by Conducting a Human Resource Audit Today! return to top of page

 

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