OverviewHuman resources play a critical—and growing—role in most organizations.  Increasingly, human resources determine the success of organizations.  And for some organizations, human resources are a critical factor in their organizations’ survival.Why Should You AttendThe HR auditing process is — or should be — an independent, objective, and systematic evaluation that provides assurance that: 1) compliance and governance requirements are being met; 2) business and talent management objectives are being achieved; 3) human resource management risks are fully identified, assessed, and managed; and 4) the organization’s human capital adds value. Areas Covered In This WebinarOver the last 5 years there has been a significant change in the HR auditing process, the value derived from HR auditing, and the HR audit tools used.  HR audits have evolved from a simple checklist of do’s and don’ts or  periodic affirmative action plans to a comprehensive, sustainable process that: 1) is an integral part of the organization’s internal controls, due diligence, and risk management; 2) is a fundamental activity of strategic management; and 3) uses sophisticated auditing products and consulting services.  The session also discusses role HR audits play in an increasingly complex and multi-dimensional world.  This while ensuring compliance is still a basic goal of HR audits, other objectives include:Ensuring the alignment of HR management and employment practices with the organization’s business objectives.Assessing the outcomes of the organization’s employment processes, policies, practices, and outcomes.Developing the right human capital measurements and HR metrics to allow the organization to calculate and measure the value added by human resources, to determine the ROI Ensuring required due diligence, including: uncovering hidden liabilities and assets, identifying vulnerabilities to be corrected, and identifying opportunities to be attacked.Developing HR auditing procedures that become an ongoing and sustainable element of the organization’s internal controls.Developing HR auditing procedures that become an ongoing and sustainable element of the organization’s risk management program. Learning Objectives:How effective is your organization’s human resource management?  Is your human capital helping you achieve organizational objectives? Are your employment practices creating material risks and liabilities? What are the critical HR risks and due diligence issues that are (should be) addressed in your auditing activities.  Who Will BenefitHR professionals Risk managers Internal auditors In-house counsel CFOs CEOs Management consultantsLevelBeginner