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HR Audit & Compliance

Assessing the effectiveness of HR’s current policies, procedures, and systems

Protiviti conducts thorough HR audits to offer clients insights into the effectiveness of their current policies, procedures, and systems. We evaluate fairness and equity in HR programs while aligning them with business strategies and regulatory requirements. Our audits provide actionable HR data, empowering clients to make informed decisions and drive positive change within their organizations.

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HR Audit & Compliance Services

Our consulting experts provide solutions tailored to your organization’s unique needs in the following areas:

Payroll Audits/Time Assessments

Conducting systematic reviews of your organization's payroll and timekeeping processes and records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

 

HR Policy/Procedure Reviews

Reviewing employee documents such as employee handbook, code of conduct, and severance agreements, to ensure alignment with compliance and company mission and values.

 

HR Health Checks

Assessing your organization's HR functions and practices to evaluate their effectiveness, scalability, compliance, and ability to meet the needs of internal customers.

 

Benefits/Compliance Assessments

Reviewing organizational benefits offerings to ensure non-discrimination and adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

 

Onboarding/Offboarding Audits

Evaluating onboarding and offboarding procedures and practices related to ensure compliance, streamline processes, and enhance the experience for new hires and departing employees.

 

HR Risk Assessments

Evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of an organization's HR operational processes and practices to identify potential risk areas.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of an HR audit?

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An HR audit and compliance review is a comprehensive assessment of an organization's HR policies, procedures and systems to ensure they align with legal requirements and best practices. It's important because it helps identify risks, improve operational efficiency and ensure the organization remains compliant with employment laws.

What common issues are identified in HR audits?

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HR audit and compliance reviews often uncover issues such as gaps in legal compliance, outdated or inconsistent policies, inefficiencies in HR processes and misalignment between HR practices and business goals. Addressing these gaps helps mitigate risk and strengthen organizational performance.

How can organizations prepare for an HR compliance audit?

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To prepare for an HR audit and compliance review, organizations should keep accurate and current HR records, stay informed about changing labor laws, regularly update policies and ensure HR staff are trained on compliance requirements. Proactive preparation helps avoid penalties and supports continuous improvement.

How can HR audit and compliance improve organizational effectiveness?

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By conducting regular HR audit and compliance reviews, organizations can identify process inefficiencies, outdated policies and compliance gaps. Addressing these issues enhances operational efficiency, supports equitable HR practices and aligns HR practices with strategic goals.

Who is responsible for compliance audits?

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Compliance audits are typically a collaborative effort involving HR leaders, internal audit, legal and risk management teams, along with external consultants like those on Protiviti’s People & Change team. This combination ensures both organizational alignment and independent, expert evaluation. External consultants play a key role in conducting HR audit and compliance reviews, offering unbiased insights and strategic guidance.

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