HR Audit Checklist Template
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Legal Compliance
Ensuring adherence to relevant employment laws and regulations.
Last Wage and Hour Law Review Date
State Wage and Hour Law Compliance?
Federal EEO Compliance?
Date of Last I-9 Form Audit
Summary of Key Legal Updates & Actions Taken
ADA Compliance?
Number of Discrimination Claims Filed (Last Year)
Policy Review & Documentation
Evaluating and documenting HR policies and procedures.
Last Policy Review Date
Summary of Policy Updates Made
Copy of Employee Handbook
Policy Distribution Method
Number of Policies Reviewed
Description of Policy Communication to Employees
Policy Acknowledgement Process
Recruitment & Hiring
Reviewing processes related to attracting, screening, and selecting employees.
Date Job Posting Approved
Job Posting Source(s)
Number of Applications Received
Summary of Applicant Screening Process
Interview Method(s)
Interview Panel Members (List names)
Summary of Interview Feedback & Scores
Background Check Vendor (If applicable)
Compensation & Benefits
Auditing payroll, benefits administration, and compensation practices.
Minimum Wage Compliance (Hourly Employees)
Overtime Rate Calculation Verification
Benefit Plan Types Offered (e.g., Medical, Dental, Vision)
Last Benefits Audit Date
Employee Contribution Percentage (401k)
Summary of Benefit Plan Document Updates (Last Year)
Compliance with ACA Reporting Requirements
Payroll Tax Forms (e.g., W-2s, 941s)
Employee Relations
Assessing handling of employee grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
Date of Incident/Complaint
Description of Employee Relations Issue
Type of Issue
Employee(s) Involved (Name(s))
Investigation Notes (if applicable)
Number of Witnesses (if any)
Actions Taken (Select all that apply)
HR Representative Signature
Training & Development
Verifying compliance and effectiveness of training programs.
Last Training Program Review Date
Training Delivery Method (Primary)
Types of Training Offered
Average Employee Training Hours Per Year
Summary of Recent Training Program Updates
Attach Training Program Documentation (e.g., curriculum, evaluations)
Data Privacy & Security
Confirming protection of employee data and adherence to privacy regulations.
Data Encryption Method
Last Data Privacy Training Date
Number of Employee Records Stored
Third-Party Data Processor Agreements?
Summary of Data Breach Response Plan
Types of Personal Data Processed
Compliance with GDPR/CCPA?
Record Keeping & Documentation
Reviewing accuracy and completeness of employee records.
Last Record Retention Policy Review Date
Number of Active Employee Files
Employee File Storage Method
Summary of Record Retention Schedule
Last Audit of I-9 Forms
Sample Employee File (Redacted)
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Ensuring fair and equitable employment practices.
Does your company have a documented Equal Opportunity Policy?
Which protected characteristics are explicitly addressed in your Equal Opportunity Policy?
Date of last review of Equal Opportunity Policy
Number of discrimination complaints received in the last year
Briefly describe the steps taken to ensure accessibility for employees with disabilities.
Does your company conduct diversity and inclusion training for employees?
Upload copy of Diversity & Inclusion Training Materials
Termination & Offboarding
Assessing compliance and procedures related to employee departures.
Employee Termination Date
Reason for Termination (Detailed Explanation)
Termination Type
Final Paycheck Amount
Termination Documentation (e.g., Agreement, Notice)
Outstanding Items to Address
Exit Interview Date (if applicable)
HR Representative Signature
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