HR AUDIT
MEANING AND DEFIINITION OF HR AUDIT
Every Organization need a technique by which it can check the different activities and outcome of various individual working in that organization this operation is performed by process of audit .
An audit is a method by which financial record of any department are assessed and verified systematically, which is done on a regular basis by the financial department . but in the context of HR department.
It can defined as an activity which is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the all humanresource police procedure and activities performed by individuals working In the organization at regular intervals
It is not only the metod of measuring monetary record but it is also a planning device.there are many function that place in the organization such as recruitment, deployment, promotion ,retaining capable employees, etc. HR audit helps to improve these functions by identifying the available prospects so that an organization can exploit it and become more successful.
HR audit also serve as a development tool by which it not only enhances the performance of thie human asset but also the organization.
ACCORDING TO BILES
AND SCHULER
“ HR audit evaluates the HR activities in an organization with a view their effectiveness and efficiency”
ACCORDING TO
STOREY AND SISSON
“HR audit is concerned with the gathering, analysing information and then deciding what action need to be taken improve performance
ACCORDING TO
FLAMHOLTZ
HR audit is a systematic assessment of the strengths,limitantion , and developmental needs of its existing human resource in the context of organization performance
CHRACTERISTICS OF HR AUDIT
· HR audit is an analysis process to check the proper t functioning of human resource working in an organization
· It is an investigating tool which studies about thee people working in the organization ,policies followed by them the function and activities performed by them,if there is any gap in the actual and standard performance ,then HR audit identifies it
· It is a measuring device that not only computes the individuals of the organization but also check whether there is lack of compliance on the part of HR department or not it is the responsibility of HR audit to manager the detected fault as soon as possible.
· HR audit is usually conducted once in a year and is carried out either by the organization expert or by the external professional specialized in human resource management having an exact understanding of auditing
· The reports reports prepared by HR audit are forwarded to the higher authorities so that if in case there is any error in the report it can be detected and corrected on time
OBJECTIVES OF HR AUDIT
· HR audit look after the effective functioning of the hr department of the organization .it evaluates the systematic implementation of policies and procedure in human resource department and also evaluates its working environment
· HR audit rectifies the mistakes done by human resource while performance their task and provide suitable corrective measure as soon as possible
· It check whether the HR function are carried out as per the set policies and procedure of the organization or not
· It measure the error as well as positive aspect of the HR department. It ensures whether HR department is following the policies regarding the recruitment,training.placement ,promotion,workplace environment ,employee grievances,ect., according to the organization rules and regulation or not
· It is the responsibility of HR audit to assess all the function of the corporation and search include staffing of new employees, selection,training ,holding on of potential employee,separation of human resource ,etc
· HR audit also help audit helps in maintaining discipline among the employee by evaluating their behaviource and action frequently and making them realize their responsibility towards the benift of the organization
· It also identifies those areas HR department which need revival or improvement in performance is observed, they are rewarded accordingly.
· It help in making HR administration a computable concept, i.e., which can be calculate in figures, rather than considering it as a theoretical concept.
- Certain problematic employee may take legal actions against the organization; HR audit also prepares for such lawsuits in advance to face such people effectively
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