HR Audits
An HR audit is a valuable tool for ensuring your business complies with evolving employment laws and regulations, minimising the risk of legal claims.
Over time, your HR policies and procedures may have become out-of-date and, in some cases, may no longer comply with the law. Our human resources audit helps to ensure your business is legally compliant, reducing the chances of facing employment-related claims.
By conducting an initial audit of your existing employment practices and relevant documents, we’ll pinpoint missing documentation, highlight areas of risk, and suggest opportunities for improvement.
If any gaps or risks are identified, we’re here to assist you in implementing necessary changes to ensure your business aligns with current employment legislation and best practices.
To find out more about how we can assist you with a human resources checklist or arrange a no-obligation discussion, whether by video, telephone or in person, please get in touch with any member of our team by calling 0161 764 4062. Alternatively, complete our enquiry form by clicking the link and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Our HR audit services can help your business with the following matters:
- Employee profiles and HR records
- Induction and on-boarding
- Visas and employment rights
- Employee contracts
- Health and safety
- Training and development
- Disciplinary and grievances
- Performance monitoring
- Rewards and recognition
- Employment termination
- Exit interviews
- Hybrid working policies and procedures
Get in touch with our HR audit Solicitors
To discuss the option of a human resources audit and access specialist legal support, please contact us at Butcher & Barlow.
You can call us on 0161 764 4062 or email enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk.
How we can help with an HR audit
Reviewing your internal policies
Our HR audit Solicitors will begin your HR audit by conducting a review of all of your internal policies including contracts of employment and staff handbook, ensuring they comply with the law. This process can be entirely tailored to your business needs, focusing on any documents you feel need updating or haven’t been reviewed in some time.
Internal policies help to provide structure within your organisation and outline employer expectations. They should ensure human resource compliance and convey legal principles in clear language.
It is important to make sure that your handbooks and workplace policies are drafted and updated correctly, as they can open you up to potential complaints or even legal action if they endorse policies and practices that are not in line with the law.
By conducting HR audits, our Solicitors can review your workplace documents to ensure they align with current legislation and are clear and accessible for your employees, to avoid any misinterpretation or litigation further down the line.
Updating your HR team
Once your internal policies have been reviewed, our HR audit Solicitors will check that your HR team are updated on all of the changes that have been implemented including matters such as statutory payments and national insurance contributions.
It is crucial that the HR department properly classifies your employees to ensure they are being paid a fair wage with lawful working hours.
Employers may face legal action for misclassifying a range of roles, including self-employed workers, flexible workers and interns, as these roles have their own regulations that must be followed in the workplace.
Our Solicitors can assist you with updating your HR team on any new policies, ensuring that the latest regulations surrounding their wages, hours and national insurance contributions are being complied with.
Reducing conflicts
Our HR audit Solicitors can ensure you have the correct procedures in place to reduce conflicts within the workplace, whilst keeping a welcoming environment for all.
Human resources departments have an important role in preventing and addressing unlawful behaviours such as discrimination and harassment, by using appropriate policies, training, and internal investigations.
Our Solicitors will review your existing HR policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date, fair, and in compliance with legal requirements. This includes policies related to discrimination, harassment, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
We can also review the company’s communication channels, feedback mechanisms, and grievance procedures.
Our HR audit Solicitors will ensure you have the policies and training in place to mitigate conflicts in your workplace and ensure they are handled correctly should they arise in future.
Company culture
Our HR audit Solicitors will check your written and unwritten policies to create a positive company culture.
This includes practices such as reviewing your on-boarding process, training and development, performance monitoring, rewards and disciplinary procedures.
Our Solicitors can assess the availability and effectiveness of training programs for both employees and managers. Training on conflict resolution, communication skills, and diversity and inclusion can contribute to a healthier workplace environment.
We can also evaluate your performance management system to ensure it promotes fair assessments and recognition. A well-structured performance management process can help your employees feel valued and contribute to a positive company culture.
We will also ensure that your organisation maintains accurate and up-to-date records on employee information, performance evaluations, and any disciplinary actions. Proper documentation is crucial in resolving any conflicts and maintaining a supportive working environment.
Employers should regularly monitor the effectiveness of their company policies through employee feedback, and periodic reviews.
Our Solicitors can check and update your written and unwritten policies to ensure you have the right processes in place to safeguard your employees’ rights and create a welcoming company culture.
Get in touch with our HR audit Solicitors
To find out more about how we can assist your business with conducting HR audits and strategic planning, or to arrange a no-obligation appointment to discuss your requirements, please get in touch with any member of our team by calling 0161 764 4062.
Appointments can be done by telephone, video, or in person. Alternatively, complete our enquiry form and we will call you back as soon as possible.
