HR Recordkeeping Compliance Checklist
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Employee Information
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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