HR Audit Checklist

In today’s business world, whether a business is a small start up or a multinational company, a Human Resources (HR) department is critical. Every HR department should have polices and procedures in place in order to ensure compliance with state and federal law. Below is a list of items an HR department should be aware of and review at least annually.

• Ensure that all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to workplace notifications are properly placed;
• Confirm that all job descriptions comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
• Review all employee benefit documents in order to ensure that the documents comply with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974;
• Review the classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt in order to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, and payment of overtime requirements;
• Make sure all personnel files are appropriately maintained and documented; and
• Review recordkeeping requirements with respect to employee benefits in order to ensure compliance with federal, and state law.

Every HR department should thoroughly review their policy and procedures on a regular basis in order to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations that effect the business on a daily basis.