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Human Resource Audit
Human Resource Audit
DEFINITION
Seybold and Gray:
HR Audit refers to an examination & evaluation of policies, procedures & practices to determine the effectiveness of human resource.
Anna M. Loh:
An HR audit is a process to review implementation of your institutions policies and procedures, ensure compliance with employment law, eliminate liabilities, implement best practices and educate your managers
Objectives of HR Audit
To evaluate the total HRM program in the light of organizational objectives of HRM. To review the organizational system, human resource sub system in order to find out the efficiency of the organization in attracting and retaining human resource.
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To seek explanation and information on such questions as what happened and why did it happen. To study the current manpower inventory and identify the shortfall or excess , if any.
Benefits of HR Audit
Werther & davis identified the following benefits of HR Audit: Identification of the contribution of HR department to the achievement of organizational objective.
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Clarification of HR department duties and responsibilities. Stimulation of HR policies and practices. Ensuring timely compliance with legal requirements.
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Reduction of cost through more effective procedures. Encouragement of greater responsibility and professionalism among members of the HR department.
SCOPE OF HR AUDIT
HR Strategies and policies. HR functions HR compliance HR climate.
PROCESS OF HR AUDIT
Appointment of auditors. Coverage of HR audit Specification of standards
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Human resource planning:(2006) Dipak Kumar Bhattacharyya Human resource management :(2005) V.S.P. Rao Human resource management:(2006) L.M. Prasad www.hraudit.com