HR Compliance Audits That Find the Gaps Before They Become Problems

A structured review of your HR practices against federal and state requirements, with a clear, ranked plan to fix what we find and support to carry it out.

Why it matters

Most HR compliance problems are not intentional. They build up quietly: a role classified as exempt years ago that no longer fits the duties test, I-9 forms completed inconsistently, a handbook that predates a law change, or personnel files that mix confidential medical information with everything else. An HR compliance audit brings those issues to the surface while they are still simple to fix.

Our audits are practical. You receive written findings ranked by risk, a remediation plan in plain language, and, because we build and stay, help implementing the fixes rather than a report that sits in a drawer.

Built for organizations like these

  • Small businesses that have never had a formal HR review
  • Organizations approaching an employee count that triggers new federal requirements (15, 20, and 50 employees are common thresholds)
  • Employers expanding into a new state or opening a new location
  • Churches, nonprofits, and funeral homes that want confidence their practices are sound

The scope of the work

Classification Review

Exempt versus non-exempt status under the FLSA duties and salary tests, and employee versus independent contractor status.

Wage and Hour Practices

Timekeeping, overtime calculation, breaks, final pay, and pay-change notice practices for your state.

Hiring and Onboarding Paperwork

Form I-9 completion and retention, E-Verify obligations where your state requires them, and offer letters.

Policies and Handbook

Whether your written policies are current, consistent, and followed in practice.

Records and Personnel Files

Retention, organization, and separation of confidential medical records from general personnel files.

Leave, Accommodation, and Postings

Coverage under laws such as the FMLA, ADA, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, plus required federal and state notices.

A clear path from first conversation to lasting results

  1. 01

    Assess

    We review your current policies, practices, and risk areas, and listen to what leadership is seeing day to day.

  2. 02

    Build

    We draft the policies, processes, and tools the engagement calls for, written for your organization rather than pulled from a template.

  3. 03

    Embed

    We roll the work out alongside your team, including manager training and employee communication.

  4. 04

    Maintain

    Ongoing support keeps the work current as laws change and your organization grows.

HR Compliance Audit, answered directly

How often should a small business do an HR audit?

Many organizations review annually, and again after major changes such as a merger, a new state, a jump in headcount, or a significant law change. Crossing thresholds like 15, 20, or 50 employees can bring new federal obligations.

What do we receive at the end?

Written findings ranked by risk, a remediation plan with recommended priorities, and the option to have us implement the fixes alongside your team.

Is an HR audit the same as legal advice?

No. An HR compliance audit is a practical HR review. When a finding needs a legal opinion, we will say so clearly and can coordinate with your employment attorney.

Can the audit be done remotely?

Yes. Documents are shared securely, and interviews with leaders and managers happen by video. Our remote-first model lets us serve organizations nationwide.

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