Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course HRT-008
Certificate in HR Auditing
All human resources work has a legal and financial impact on the organization. As such, key human resources employees should ensure the inte... The outline covers Human Resources Management, The Audit Process, Auditing t...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 6Cities
- €2,275Fees from
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
All human resources work has a legal and financial impact on the organization. As such, key human resources employees should ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data they use and the processes they follow in their departments.
One way to ensure this is actually happening is to audit the human resources processes currently in place.
This course is designed to help participants identify the critical areas in human resources that must be audited. It also helps participants decide which questions to ask and determine the minimum requirements for running human resources processes effectively.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Describe the main cycles within the human resources function
- Define what an audit is, describe its history, and explain the priority of auditing and the plan to conduct a proper audit
- Audit the HR organization chart, legal affairs, and administrative services
- Audit the processes in recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and compensation and benefits
- Produce a professionally written HR audit report based on factual findings
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers, supervisors, specialists, team leaders, and officers in human resources functions. The course is also very useful for internal audit professionals who are about to start an audit exercise in the HR department in their organization.
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course is workshop-based, with numerous case studies and team-based activities. Role plays and individual exercises are also incorporated into the course, in addition to a number of presentations by participants.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Human Resources Management
- Definitions and objectives of HRM
- The primary functions of HR
- Examples of HR organization charts
- Recruitment and selection cycle
- Coffee break
- Recruitment and selection cycle (continued)
- Training and development cycle
- Performance management cycle
- Compensation and benefits cycle
Day 2
The Audit Process
- History and definition of auditing
- Objectives of auditing
- Priority of an HR audit
- Types of HR audits
- Coffee break
- Types of HR audits (continued)
- Conducting an effective audit
- Creating a plan to conduct an HR audit
- The audit process
Day 3
Auditing the Basics
- Audit of organization charts
- Statutory compliance audit
- Audit of employee administration process
- Coffee break
- Audit of employee administration process (continued)
- Leave administration process
- Payroll administration process
- Computer-based data management system audit
Day 4
Auditing HR Core Functions
- Recruitment and selection process audit
- Workforce planning
- Recruitment process
- Selection process
- Training and development process audit
- Training Needs Analysis
- Training plans
- Training design
- Coffee break
- Training design (continued)
- Training implementation
- Training evaluation
- Performance management process audit
- System design
- Performance management
- Performance management administration
- Compensation and benefits process audit
Day 5
HR Audit Reports
- The sections of an HR audit report
- Executive summary
- Introduction
- Audit findings
- Recommendations
- Coffee break
- Recommendations (continued)
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Effective audit report writing
- HR audit report sample
- Audit follow-up and KPIs
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Certificate in HR Auditing (HRT-008) cover?
This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Managers, supervisors, specialists, team leaders, and officers in human resources functions. The course is also very useful for internal audit professionals who are about to start an audit exercise in the HR department in their organization.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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