HR Recordkeeping Compliance Checklist

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Employee Information

1 of 10

Verify collection and storage of essential employee data.

Full Name

Date of Birth

Social Security Number (Last 4 Digits)

Gender

Emergency Contact Information

Date of Hire

Employee Status

Compensation Records

2 of 10

Ensure accurate and complete documentation of wages, salaries, bonuses, and benefits.

Annual Salary

Hourly Rate

Date of Last Salary Review

Details of Salary Increases/Adjustments

Bonus Amount (if applicable)

Date of Bonus Payment (if applicable)

Payment Frequency

Supporting Compensation Documents (e.g., Offer Letter)

Time and Attendance

3 of 10

Maintain records related to employee work hours, overtime, and leave.

Start Date of Record Retention

Total Overtime Hours Paid (Weekly)

Typical Start Time

Total Hours Worked (Weekly)

Timekeeping System Used

Notes on Timekeeping Discrepancies

Performance Evaluations

4 of 10

Document performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

Evaluation Date

Overall Performance Summary

Overall Performance Rating (1-5)

Key Accomplishments

Areas for Improvement

Goal Achievement (Met, Partially Met, Not Met)

Employee Signature

Manager Signature

Training Records

5 of 10

Track employee training and certifications.

Employee Name

Training Completion Date

Training Type

Training Description/Summary

Hours of Training

Certificate/Proof of Completion

Trainer/Instructor

Termination Records

6 of 10

Ensure proper documentation of termination processes and exit interviews.

Termination Date

Reason for Termination (Detailed)

Termination Type

Exit Interview Notes

Supporting Documentation (Performance Warnings, Disciplinary Actions)

Last Paycheck Date

Final Pay Amount

Return of Company Property Confirmation

HR Representative Signature

I-9 Verification Forms

7 of 10

Verify compliance with I-9 form requirements and retention schedules.

Form Completion Date

List A Document (e.g., Passport, Driver's License)

List B Document (e.g., Social Security Card, Permanent Resident Card)

Document Type - List A

Document Type - List B

Section 1 Case Number (If Applicable)

Section 2 Re-verification Date (If Applicable)

Notes/Comments (e.g., temporary work authorization)

Benefits Enrollment Records

8 of 10

Maintain records related to employee benefits enrollment and changes.

Enrollment Date

Benefit Plan Selected

Coverage Level (e.g., Employee + Spouse)

Notes or Special Considerations

Supporting Documents (e.g., beneficiary forms)

Dependent Status

Data Security & Access Control

9 of 10

Ensure secure storage and restricted access to sensitive HR records.

Encryption Method Used for HR Data

Access Control Measures Implemented

Data Storage Location

Number of Authorized Users with Access

Date of Last Access Review

Retention Schedule Compliance

10 of 10

Confirm adherence to legal retention periods for various HR records.

Record Type: I-9 Forms

Retention Period (Years): I-9 Forms

Date of Last Review of Retention Schedule

Method of Destruction (after retention period)

Notes/Justification for any deviations from standard retention periods

Are electronic records backed up?

Date of Next Scheduled Review

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