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Human Resource Audit

Human resource audits are a vital means of avoiding legal and/or regulatory liability that may arise from an organization’s HR policies and practices. In addition to identifying areas of legal risk, audits often are designed to provide a company with information about the competitiveness of its HR strategies by looking at the “best practices” of other companies in its industry. In essence, an HR audit involves identifying issues and finding solutions to problems before they become unmanageable. It is an opportunity to assess what an organization is doing right, as well as how things might be done differently, more efficiently or at a reduced cost.

In today’s competitive climate, companies operate within the confines of a heavily-regulated employee environment. This includes dealing with a myriad of complex laws and regulations. The scope of the HR function includes establishing and administering a host of policies and practices—many of which involve compliance implications—that significantly influence the productivity and profitability of the enterprise. By retaining Emarico Risk Management for your HR audit we will review the following areas:

Handbook review
Recruiting & hiring practices
Employment application
Interviewing process
Job Descriptions
Background and reference checks
Pre-employment testing and physical
Personnel file and documentation
Harassment and discrimination
Drug-free Workplace
Confidentiality / Intellectual property
Discipline / Counseling process
Terminations / Severance
Leave of Absences/ COBRA
Complaint reporting and investigation
FLSA / exempt / overtime
Equal pay
Mandated postings and notifications
Federal contractor requirements
Other business risks as needed

At the conclusion of the audit a detailed report encompassing all compliance issues and potential legal exposure with recommendations for improving current practices will be provided.