HR Audit Services Built On The Consultivo PRISM Protocol
Compliant. Audit-ready. Disclosure-ready.
People · Risk · Integrity · Statutory · Maturity
We review your whole people function against one structured protocol - 6 clusters, 20 elements, two scores. You get a clear picture of where you stand, what the law requires, and what to fix first.
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What Is An HR Audit?
An HR audit is an independent review of your people policies, processes, data and legal compliance. It checks whether your HR practice is effective, fair and lawful - and shows you, clearly, where it can improve.
What It Covers
The full employee lifecycle, from hiring to exit - plus governance, reward, payroll, learning, engagement, wellbeing, data and disclosure. In short, the whole of HR, not just the paperwork.
What You Get From It
A frank read on your strengths, your risks and your gaps. Every finding is scored, ranked and turned into a practical plan your team can act on.
Why Organisations Commission An HR Audit
Most audits start with one of these four moments.
Rising Compliance Risk
Labour law keeps moving, and penalties and director liability are growing. An audit finds the exposure before an inspector does.
A Deal Or Investment Ahead
Buyers and investors look hard at people risk. Getting your HR house in order protects valuation and speeds the deal.
Rapid Growth Or Change
When headcount climbs or you restructure, old processes crack. An audit shows what to fix so growth does not become risk.
New Disclosure Mandates
BRSR, ESRS and ISO 30414 put your workforce on the record. An audit makes that data accurate, complete and reportable.
The Consultivo PRISM HR Audit Framework
One spine: 6 clusters, 20 elements. Like a prism, it takes the whole of HR and splits it into a clear, ordered spectrum.
HR Strategy, Governance & Compliance
Strategy, organisation, policy and statutory compliance.
4 elementsTalent Acquisition, Onboarding & Exit
Workforce planning, hiring, induction and offboarding.
4 elementsPerformance, Reward & Payroll
Performance, pay, benefits, pay equity and payroll.
3 elementsLearning, Development & Talent
Learning, succession and internal mobility.
2 elementsRelations, Engagement, Inclusion & Wellbeing
Grievance and POSH, engagement, D&I, health and safety.
4 elementsESG & Human Capital Disclosure
HR data and privacy, ESG readiness and disclosure.
3 elementsFixed where it counts, flexible where it should be. The clusters and elements stay the same on every audit, so results are comparable. The detailed checks beneath them are tailored to your sector and your country's law.
One Protocol. Four Applications.
The same PRISM engine - 6 clusters, 20 elements, dual-track scoring - powers four assessment outputs. This page covers the HR Audit; the others have pages of their own.
HR Audit
An independent, scored review of your whole people function.
You're hereHR Due Diligence
People, cost and compliance risk for a merger, acquisition or investment.
ExploreB&HR Audit
A business and human rights review against global standards.
ExploreB&HR Due Diligence
Human rights risk assessment for deals and investments.
ExploreAudit or due diligence? An HR audit is for ongoing assurance and improvement; HR due diligence is for a transaction, focusing on the people risks that move a deal. Same subject matter, different purpose and timing.
Two Scores From One Audit
Every element is read two ways, in a single visit. You see how good the practice is and whether it meets the law.
General HR - Maturity
How good the practice is, scored on a clear five-level scale.
Compliance - Conformance
Whether the legal duty is met, with a plain risk rating against each finding.
ESG & Human Capital Disclosure, Built In
Most HR audits stop at process and compliance. As an ESG and sustainability firm, we go further. The same evidence that fixes your gaps also makes your workforce reportable - so one engagement leaves you compliant, audit-ready and disclosure-ready.
What You Receive
Clear, board-ready outputs your team can act on straight away.
How We Deliver
A disciplined, evidence-led audit - usually four to eight weeks.
Scope & Plan
We agree your sites, the law that applies and the evidence we need.
Evidence & Fieldwork
Documents, data, sampling and interviews across every element.
Analysis & Scoring
Dual-track scoring for maturity and compliance, with calibration.
Report & Roadmap
Clear findings, a priority matrix and a practical plan to act on.
Typical timeline: 4-8 weeks, scaled to your size and number of sites.
Why Consultivo
ESG At The Core
An HR audit informed by real disclosure and reporting expertise.
Across 19+ Countries
Multi-country compliance handled through country-specific checks.
Independent & Practitioner-Led
Impartial assurance from people who have done the work.
Capability That Lasts
Consultivo Academy builds your team's skills after the audit.
HR Audit FAQs
What Is An HR Audit?
An HR audit is an independent review of your people policies, processes, data and legal compliance. It checks whether your HR practice is effective, fair and lawful, and shows you where to improve.
What Does An HR Audit Cover?
The Consultivo PRISM audit covers six clusters and twenty elements - from strategy, compliance and reward to engagement, wellbeing, data privacy and ESG disclosure. It spans the full employee lifecycle, from hiring to exit.
How Long Does An HR Audit Take?
A typical HR audit takes four to eight weeks. The exact timeline depends on your size, the number of sites and the scope agreed at the start.
How Much Does An HR Audit Cost?
Cost depends on scope - your headcount, sites and the countries involved. We give a clear fixed quote after a short scoping call, with no surprises later.
What Is The Difference Between An HR Audit And HR Due Diligence?
An HR audit is for ongoing assurance and improvement. HR due diligence is for a transaction - a merger, acquisition or investment - and focuses on the people risks that affect deal value. They share most of the same subject matter but serve different purposes.
Do You Conduct HR Audits Across India And Overseas?
Yes. Consultivo delivers HR audits across India and in 19+ countries. The PRISM framework stays the same everywhere, while the compliance checks are set to each country's law.
What Standards Do You Audit Against?
We audit against applicable labour law (including the POSH Act and DPDP Act in India), ILO core conventions, GRI 401-412, ISO 30414:2025, ISO 30415:2021 and BRSR Principles 3 and 5.
What Makes Consultivo PRISM Different?
PRISM scores every element two ways - maturity and compliance - in one visit, and builds ESG and human capital disclosure readiness into the same engagement. Most HR audits do neither.
Ready To See Where Your People Function Stands?
Book a short scoping call. We will map the audit to your sites, sectors and obligations - and give you a clear quote.
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