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The Best HR Audit for Small Businesses
If you’re running a small business, staying compliant with HR rules and regulations can be overwhelming. Our free HR Audit was designed by certified HR experts to help you identify common compliance gaps in just a few minutes so you can get the help you need.
What Does the Free HR Audit Cover?
Our HR Audit was built by experienced HR consultants and compliance experts to surface the most common compliance risks facing small businesses. We focus on areas that cause the most employment headaches, costly fines, and internal friction, helping you stay ahead of potential issues. Our audit evaluates your HR practices across five critical compliance categories:
General Compliance
We assess whether your business has the foundational HR policies, documentation, and best practices in place, including how you manage employee records, address complaints, and stay informed about changing labor laws.
Pre-Employment Practices
This category focuses on your hiring process, from how you write job descriptions to how you conduct interviews, background checks, and candidate communications. We look at both compliance and fairness to help reduce your risk of discrimination claims or hiring missteps.
Employee Development
We explore how your business supports team growth through onboarding, training, and performance evaluations. This includes whether your managers are equipped to give feedback, how reviews are conducted, and whether there’s a process for setting and tracking goals.
Wages and Compensation
This section evaluates how you classify workers (W-2 vs. 1099), track hours, and comply with wage and hour laws. We also assess whether your payroll practices are fair, well-documented, and aligned with both business requirements and compensation best practices.
End of Employment
We review how you manage terminations and resignations, from returning company property to issuing final paychecks. A strong offboarding process is critical to avoiding wrongful termination claims and protecting your business after an employee leaves.
Audit Your HR Health
Identify compliance gaps early and protect your business from potential risks.
What You’ll Get in Your Report
Once you complete the audit, you’ll receive a personalized HR compliance report built specifically for your business. This report highlights:
If the audit flags issues you want help addressing, you’ll also have the option to book a free consultation with a certified HR consultant. No pressure, just guidance if you need it.
Why We Built a Free HR Audit for Small Businesses
If you’ve ever looked into HR support, you already know the landscape is confusing. In-house HR managers, PEOs, outsourced consultants, “premium” HR tools from payroll providers… the list goes on. For small business owners, it’s hard to know what’s right for your business, especially when you’re just trying to keep things running smoothly.
That’s where our audit comes in. We built this tool to help small business owners get clarity, not a sales pitch. It’s a fast, expert-designed diagnostic showing you where your business may be exposed to HR risk, so you can make informed decisions about what kind of support you need.Whether you have two employees or fifty, our audit helps you understand your HR health and what to do next, including whether you need hands-on help or just a few key fixes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HR audit for small businesses?
An HR audit is a structured review of your company’s human resources policies, practices, and documentation to ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices. For small businesses, it helps identify risk areas that could lead to fines, lawsuits, or employee issues.
Why is an HR audit important?
HR audits help small business owners spot compliance gaps before they become costly problems. By reviewing your hiring, employee classification, wage practices, and termination processes, an audit protects your business from legal risk and supports long-term growth.
What does the free HR audit include?
Our free HR audit covers five key areas: general compliance, pre-employment practices, employee development, wages and compensation, and end-of-employment processes. After completing the audit, you’ll receive a personalized report outlining risk areas and improvement suggestions.
Is the HR audit really free?
Yes, our audit is 100% free. There’s no credit card required and no obligation to purchase anything. If your audit reveals areas where you need help, you’ll have the option to book a free consultation with a certified HR consultant.
How long does the HR audit take to complete?
The audit typically takes less than 10 minutes. It's designed to be fast and easy for busy business owners, while still providing a detailed view of your HR compliance status.
What happens after I complete the audit?
You’ll instantly receive a personalized HR compliance report. If you choose, you can also schedule a free consultation with an HR expert to walk through your results and get support for any high-risk areas.
Is this HR audit tool suitable for businesses with only a few employees?
Yes, the audit is designed specifically for small and growing businesses, whether you have 2 employees or 50. It helps you put the right systems in place before issues arise.
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