Internal Audit of Human Resources Masterclass

Human Resources (HR), Internal Audit, HR Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, HR Processes, HR Controls


What you'll learn
Understand HR Fundamentals and Associated Risks: Participants will be able to define key HR concepts such as onboarding, performance management etc.
Identify and Assess HR Policies and Procedures : Participants will be able to critically analyze existing HR policies and procedures.
Conduct Effective Audits of Core HR Processes: Participants will develop the skills to plan and execute internal audits of essential HR areas.
Evaluate Compliance and Recommend Improvements: Participants will be able to evaluate an organization's HR practices against legal and regulatory standards.

Requirements
Interest in auditing or human resources: A desire to learn how to improve HR practices through internal auditing.
Basic understanding of business operations: Learners should be familiar with common business concepts.

Description
This course equips internal auditors with the knowledge and skills to effectively assess the efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation within an organization's Human Resources (HR) department. Participants will learn how to conduct comprehensive audits of core HR processes, covering areas from recruitment and onboarding to compensation, benefits, and employee relations. The course explores common HR risks and provides practical techniques for identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.
Key Objectives:
Gain a thorough understanding of fundamental HR processes and their associated controls.
Develop practical auditing techniques to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of HR functions.
Identify common HR risks such as high turnover, workplace safety issues, discrimination, harassment, and misconduct.
Understand best practices for auditing HR policies, procedures, practices, and record-keeping.
Learn how to conduct compliance monitoring within the HR function.
Course Outline:
Module 1
Lecture 1 – Introduction
Lecture 2 – Recruitment Process
Lecture 3 – Onboarding & Orientation
Lecture 4 – Training and Development
Lecture 5 – Performance Management
Lecture 6 – Compensation & Benefits
Module 2
Lecture 7 – High Employee Turnover Rates
Lecture 8 – Workplace Accidents
Lecture 9 – Discrimination & Harassment
Lecture 10 – Employee Misconduct
Module 3
Lecture 11 - Review HR Policies & Procedures
Lecture 12 – Recruitment & Hiring Practices
Lecture 13 – Employee Files
Lecture 14 – Training & Development
Lecture 15 – Performance Management
Lecture 16 – Compensation & Benefits
Lecture 17 – Employee Relations
Lecture 18 – Compliance Monitoring
Lecture 19 – Record Keeping

Target Audience:
Internal auditors
Business professionals seeking to enhance their HR auditing skills
HR professionals interested in internal audit and control HR mechanisms
Who this course is for:
Internal Auditors: Professionals seeking to expand their auditing skills into the specific area of Human Resources.
HR Professionals: HR practitioners looking to improve their understanding of internal auditing principles and how to apply them to enhance HR functions.
Compliance Officers: Individuals responsible for ensuring organizational adherence to employment laws and regulations.
Managers and Team Leaders: Those who oversee employees and want to proactively identify and mitigate potential HR-related risks within their teams or departments.
Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Individuals seeking to establish strong HR foundations and audit practices within their growing businesses.

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