The Human Resource Auditing and HR Compliance Training Course delivered by The British Academy For Training and Development develops practical expertise in Human Resource Auditing, enabling HR professionals and managers to systematically evaluate HR practices, identify compliance gaps, and strengthen workforce governance. The programme is part of Human Resources Training Courses and focuses on HR audit, HR compliance, employment legislation, HR policies, governance, and organisational risk management.

Participants learn how to plan and conduct an effective HR audit, review HR documentation and processes, assess compliance with employment legislation, and identify potential workforce-related risks. The course connects HR policies with organisational governance and risk management, providing practical approaches for audit reporting, corrective actions, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement of HR practices.

• Develop practical expertise in Human Resource Auditing.
• Understand the purpose, scope, and methodology of an HR audit.
• Strengthen organisational HR compliance practices.
• Evaluate HR procedures against applicable employment legislation.
• Review the effectiveness and consistency of HR policies.
• Identify HR compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and workforce risks.
• Apply effective governance principles to HR management.
• Develop structured approaches to HR risk management.
• Improve HR documentation, recordkeeping, and internal controls.
• Develop effective audit findings and corrective action plans.
• Monitor compliance improvements after an HR audit.
• Support continuous improvement in HR governance and compliance.

Target Audience

• HR Managers and HR Professionals
• HR Compliance Officers
• Human Resources Auditors
• HR Business Partners
• HR Directors and Senior HR Managers
• HR Operations Professionals
• Internal Auditors
• Compliance Professionals
• Risk Management Professionals
• Corporate Governance Professionals
• Employee Relations Specialists
• Managers responsible for HR policies and compliance

Module 1: Foundations of Human Resource Auditing

• Definition and objectives of Human Resource Auditing
• Scope and purpose of an HR audit
• HR audit types and approaches
• Benefits of systematic HR auditing
• Audit roles, responsibilities, and professional standards
• Establishing HR audit objectives and criteria

Module 2: HR Audit Planning and Methodology

• Developing an effective HR audit plan
• Defining audit scope and priorities
• Preparing audit checklists and documentation
• Evidence collection and verification
• Interviews, records review, and process assessment
• Audit scheduling and resource planning

Module 3: HR Compliance and Employment Requirements

• Principles of HR compliance
• Compliance responsibilities within HR functions
• Reviewing employment-related processes
• Identifying compliance gaps
• Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Developing corrective and preventive actions

Module 4: Employment Legislation and HR Practices

• Understanding employment legislation
• Employment contracts and employee documentation
• Employee rights and organisational responsibilities
• Recruitment and selection compliance
• Working conditions, disciplinary procedures, and grievances
• Maintaining compliant employment records

Module 5: HR Policies and Internal Controls

• Reviewing HR policies and procedures
• Policy consistency and implementation
• Employee handbooks and workplace guidelines
• HR documentation and recordkeeping
• Internal HR controls
• Identifying policy gaps and improvement opportunities

Module 6: HR Governance and Organisational Accountability

• Principles of HR governance
• HR roles, authority, and accountability
• Governance frameworks for workforce management
• Ethical HR decision-making
• Policy oversight and management controls
• Aligning HR governance with organisational objectives

Module 7: HR Risk Management and Audit Findings

• Principles of HR risk management
• Identifying workforce and compliance risks
• Risk assessment and prioritisation
• Control weaknesses and risk mitigation
• Documenting audit findings
• Developing corrective action and risk treatment plans

Module 8: HR Audit Reporting and Continuous Compliance

• Preparing effective HR audit reports
• Presenting audit findings to management
• Developing compliance improvement plans
• Monitoring corrective actions
• Measuring HR compliance performance
• Establishing continuous Human Resource Auditing practices