Internal Audit of Human Resources Masterclass

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

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