Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course HRT-055
Human Resource Auditing Training
HR auditing helps organizations improve compliance, strengthen HR processes, reduce risk, and enhance workforce effectiv... The outline covers Foundations of HR Auditing, Legal Compliance and Documentation Reviews, Audit...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 8Cities
- €1,845Fees from
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17 sessions
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Online / Live
17 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
HR auditing helps organizations improve compliance, strengthen HR processes, reduce risk, and enhance workforce effectiveness. A well-executed HR audit provides valuable insights into policies, systems, employee practices, and operational performance. This course equips participants with practical tools to assess HR functions, review documentation, evaluate HR technology, and deliver recommendations that support continuous improvement.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the purpose and value of HR auditing
- Apply different types of HR audits effectively
- Review compliance, records, and HR documentation
- Audit core HR functions using structured methods
- Evaluate HR systems and technology controls
- Prepare professional audit reports and recommendations
- Strengthen corrective action follow-up processes
- Support continuous improvement in HR operations
Who should attend
Target audience
- HR Professionals
- HR Managers
- Internal Auditors
- Compliance Officers
- HR Operations Staff
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Anyone responsible for reviewing HR effectiveness and compliance
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, audit workshops, group discussions, practical exercises, templates, and real workplace examples.
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
Foundations of HR Auditing
- Purpose and role of HR auditing in modern organizations
- Types of HR audits and their objectives
- Compliance, records, functional, and systems audits
- Defining audit scope, priorities, timing, and resources
- Coffee break
- Risks and challenges that make HR audits necessary
- Roles and responsibilities in the audit process
- HR audit cycle: planning, review, reporting, and follow-up
- Exercise: Select suitable audit approaches for sample scenarios
Day 2
Legal Compliance and Documentation Reviews
- Key areas of compliance and documentation audits
- Using laws and regulations as HR benchmarks
- Reviewing employee files, records, and documentation quality
- Checking data accuracy and security controls
- Coffee break
- Checking data accuracy and security controls (continued)
- Identifying patterns of risk, errors, and non-compliance
- Case study: Conducting a records and compliance review
Day 3
Auditing Core HR Processes
- Modern HR audits and employee experience focus
- Reviewing end-to-end HR processes effectively
- Auditing recruitment and selection systems
- Auditing training and development practices
- Coffee break
- Auditing performance management processes
- Auditing compensation and benefits controls
- Using surveys, interviews, and audit checklists
- Exercise: Review one HR function using audit criteria
Day 4
HR Technology and Software Audits
- Overview of HR technology and software platforms
- Applicant tracking, attendance, payroll, and engagement systems
- Assessing system alignment with HR needs
- Identifying inefficiencies, risks, and compliance gaps
- Coffee break
- Reviewing usability, accessibility, and functionality
- Security, confidentiality, and data protection checks
- Measuring return on investment in HR technology
- Exercise: Evaluate a sample HR system
Day 5
Reporting Findings and Driving Improvement
- Structuring an effective HR audit report
- Writing with clarity, neutrality, and evidence-based language
- Identifying priority gaps and improvement opportunities
- Presenting findings to leaders and stakeholders
- Coffee break
- Presenting findings to leaders and stakeholders (continued)
- Corrective action planning after the audit
- Monitoring progress and follow-up methods
- Exercise: Draft an audit report and action plan
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Human Resource Auditing Training (HRT-055) 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?
HR Professionals, HR Managers, Internal Auditors
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 London, Barcelona, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, Kuala lumpur, Dubai.
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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