Why Every Growing Business Needs an HR Compliance Audit
For most growing businesses, HR compliance feels like background noise – important but rarely urgent. Until it becomes urgent.
A missed I-9 form, outdated employee handbook, or untrained manager can quickly evolve from a small oversight into a costly violation.
That’s where an HR compliance audit comes in.
What Is an HR Compliance Audit?
An HR compliance audit is a systematic review of your organization’s HR policies, procedures, documentation and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
A thorough audit typically includes:
Employee documentation review: I-9 forms, personnel files, and onboarding materials.
Policy evaluation: Making sure your Employee Handbook Development policies meet current standards.
Wage & hour compliance: Reviewing exempt vs. non-exempt classifications.
Risk management assessment: Identifying potential liabilities in hiring, training, and termination processes.
The Real Costs of Ignoring HR Compliance
Compliance errors can be subtle and expensive:
Legal Fines and Penalties
Lawsuits and Legal Exposure
Turnover and Culture Damage
Loss of Reputation
Why Regular Audits Matter
What Happens During an Intrinsic HR Audit
At Intrinsic HR, we take a hands-on, confidential approach to each audit:
Discovery & Documentation Review
Compliance Evaluation
Gap Report & Recommendations
Implementation Support
A compliance audit every 12-18 months helps you:
Stay compliant with new regulations
Maintain consistent documentation
Prevent wage & hour violations
Build defensible processes
Ready to safeguard your business?
Avoiding an audit might save time now, but could cost you much more later. An audit with Intrinsic HR is a proactive strategy to protect what you’ve built.
