Compliance
Employee Records
- Are employee files complete and up-to-date?
- Are employment eligibility documents (e.g., bio data forms) properly completed and retained?
- Are personal data privacy laws (e.g., Data Protection Act) being adhered to?
Legal Requirements
- Are employment contracts compliant with labor laws?
- Are all statutory reports submitted (e.g., tax filings, social security contributions)?
- Are wage and hour laws (overtime, minimum wage) being followed?
Policies and Procedures
- Are workplace policies documented in an employee handbook?
- Are anti-harassment and discrimination policies implemented and communicated?
- Are grievance procedures clearly
defined?
Recruitment and Hiring
Job Descriptions
- Are job descriptions accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of roles?
Recruitment Process
- Are hiring practices consistent and free from bias?
- Is the recruitment process documented and standardized?
- Are background checks conducted consistently?
Onboarding
- Is there a formal onboarding process for new hires?
- Are employees provided with
necessary tools and information?
Compensation and Benefits
Payroll
- Is payroll processing accurate and timely?
- Are tax deductions correctly calculated?
Benefits
- Are employee benefits competitive and compliant with regulations?
- Are benefit records maintained and accessible?
Incentives and Bonuses
- Are performance-based incentives linked to clear metrics?
- Are bonuses and raises fair and equitable?
Training and Development
- Are training programs aligned with organizational goals?
- Are mandatory compliance trainings (e.g., safety, harassment) completed by all staff?
- Is there a professional development plan for employees?
Performance Management
- Are performance reviews conducted regularly?
- Is there a clear process for setting goals and evaluating employee performance?
- Are underperformance issues addressed effectively?
Employee Engagement and Retention
Feedback Mechanisms
- Are there regular employee surveys or feedback sessions?
- Is there a mechanism for addressing employee concerns?
Workplace Culture
- Are diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in place?
- Are employee recognition programs implemented?
Retention
- Are turnover rates analyzed and addressed?
- Are exit interviews conducted to gather feedback?
Safety and Health
- Are workplace safety policies documented and communicated?
- Are risk assessments conducted regularly?
- Is there a process for reporting and addressing workplace accidents?
HR Technology and Systems
- Are HR systems (e.g., payroll, HRIS) secure and efficient?
- Are employee data management practices compliance-friendly?
- Are technological tools used to streamline HR processes?
Documentation and Reporting
- Are all HR policies documented and accessible?
- Are reports generated for key metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism)?
- Are audits of policies and procedures conducted regularly?
Strategic Alignment
- Are HR practices aligned with the organization's strategic goals?
- Is there a workforce planning strategy in place?
- Are succession plans developed for key roles?
HR Policy Development
- Creating and updating organizational policies and procedures.
- Ensuring policies align with legal requirements and company goals.
Workforce Planning and Analytics
- Analyzing workforce data to predict trends and needs.
- Planning for future staffing, skill gaps, and succession.
- Measuring HR effectiveness through key performance indicators (KPIs).