HR Audits: A Starter List

If you are anything like me, you like a good challenge. I love to see where I can push my limits and try new things. Novelty is a really important motivator in my life.

Here are a list of items if you are a founder or business owner and you want to invest in your own HR audit for your organization.

Core Audit Areas

Compliance & Legal

• Employment law adherence (federal, provincial, local)

• Policy documentation and updates

• Record-keeping requirements

• Safety and regulatory compliance

Talent Management

• Recruitment and selection processes

• Onboarding and orientation effectiveness

• Performance management systems

• Career development and succession planning

• Retention and turnover analysis

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay equity and structure analysis

• Benefits administration and utilization

• Total rewards strategy alignment

• Market competitiveness assessment

Employee Relations

• Communication effectiveness

• Grievance and conflict resolution processes

• Employee engagement and satisfaction

• Culture and workplace climate assessment

HR Operations

• HRIS and data management

• Process efficiency and automation

• Metrics and analytics capabilities

• Vendor and service provider management

If your eyes go a little squirrely at the thought of undertaking any of these things, PLEASE REACH OUT! This is my jam. And if some of it isn't, I know a roster of wonderful people who can.