HR Strategy, Governance & Compliance
Strategy, organisation, policy and statutory compliance.
4 elements
Consultivo PRISM · People Advisory
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.
- Independent & Impartial
- 19+ Countries
- IFC-Approved
- AA1000 Licensed
Sample HR Audit Dashboard
Consultivo PRISM · illustrative
General HR Maturity
67%
Statutory Compliance
88%
Engagement & Wellbeing
62%
ESG & Disclosure Readiness
45%
19+Countries served
1,000+Assignments delivered
6 × 20Clusters × elements audited
2Scores from one audit
The Basics
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.
Triggers
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 Protocol
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.
Talent 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
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.
Dual-Track Scoring
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.
AbsentDevelopingDefinedManagedOptimised
Compliance - Conformance
Whether the legal duty is met, with a plain risk rating against each finding.
CompliantPartialNon-compliantHigh / Medium / Low Risk
Our Difference
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.
BRSR Principles 3 & 5
GRI 401-412
ISO 30414:2025
ISO 30415:2021
SASB Human Capital
The Output
What You Receive
Clear, board-ready outputs your team can act on straight away.
Executive Audit ReportFindings, evidence and recommendations in plain language.
Maturity HeatmapEvery cluster and element scored at a glance.
Compliance & Risk RegisterEach duty rated, with risk flagged country by country.
ESG & Disclosure Gap AnalysisReadiness against BRSR, GRI and ISO 30414.
Prioritised RoadmapActions ranked by risk and effort, with owners.
Board-Ready SummaryA concise pack for leadership, investors and lenders.
The Engagement
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.
People Advisory Knowledge Bank
Take control of your HR function before your regulator does
A field-tested HR Audit Checklist, distilled from Consultivo's PRISM protocol. Turn routine HR checks into evidence you can stand behind.
Statutory Compliance
People Risk & Controls
Governance & Reporting
Explore Our HR Consulting & Advisory Services
1. Rights, Equity & Inclusion
2. Governance, Risk & HR Compliance
3. Culture, Engagement & Training
4. Reporting & Disclosure
The Firm
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.
Good To Know
HR Audit FAQs
What does an HR Audit involve?
An HR Audit is an independent assessment of your HR policies, procedures, documentation, and compliance with employment laws. It helps identify risks, improve operational efficiency, and ensure your HR function follows industry best practices.
What Does Consultivo PRISM 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.
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How We Help Keep Your People in Focus
Confidence in your people function comes from evidence, not assumption. Start with structured HR Audit Services to surface exposure before it escalates, protect value through transactions with HR due diligence, and build ethical, rights-respecting operations through our business and human rights advisory, POSH compliance and audit services and SA8000 certification support. When the board needs credible workforce metrics, our human capital reporting aligned to ISO 30414 turns people data into decision-ready insight.
With risk understood, attention turns to the people who drive performance. Our DEI consulting and DEI training help translate inclusion commitments into everyday behaviour, while a gender audit and gender pay gap reporting give you an evidence base for fair, transparent progress. Understand what your people truly think through our employee engagement surveys, strengthen role clarity and talent decisions with competency mapping and assessment centres, and upskill your teams through our HR training courses.
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