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Find out where your HR stands before a problem finds it for you. Our experienced HR advisers review your contracts, policies, records and processes and give you a clear, prioritised action plan.
Ideal if you have never had HR support, are growing quickly, are preparing for investment or a sale, or need to get ready for the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes.
HR health check
Do You Know Where Your HR Risks Are?
Most HR problems are only discovered when something goes wrong, and by then they are expensive to fix.
Missing contracts, out-of-date handbooks, incomplete right to work checks and inconsistent processes are common in businesses of every size. They often go unnoticed until a dispute, an inspection or a tribunal claim.
Employment law is also changing. The Employment Rights Act 2025 is bringing in changes through 2026 and 2027, so documents and processes that were compliant last year may not be now.
An HR audit shows you exactly where you stand, what needs attention and what can wait.
What an audit gives you
- A full review of your HR
- A prioritised action plan
- Fewer surprises later
Tell us about your business and we’ll recommend the right scope of audit.
Get a price →What we check
What Our HR Audit Covers
We tailor the scope to your business. A typical audit covers:
Contracts and handbook
Written statements, contracts and your staff handbook checked against current law.
HR policies
Disciplinary, grievance, absence, family leave, flexible working and harassment policies.
Right to work and personnel files
Right to work checks, personnel records and how long records are kept.
Pay, holiday and sick pay
Minimum wage, holiday pay and entitlement, and statutory sick pay processes.
Employee data and GDPR
How employee data is collected, stored and shared, and your privacy notices.
Employment Rights Act readiness
Where your documents and processes need updating for the 2026 and 2027 changes.
Choose your audit
Three Ways to Audit Your HR
Start with what you need now. You can always widen the scope later.
HR Health Check
A fast review of the essentials for smaller teams or businesses new to HR.
- Contracts and written statements
- Staff handbook and core policies
- Right to work checks
- Short RAG summary and top priorities
Full HR Audit
A thorough review of every area of your HR, with a detailed written report.
- Everything in the Health Check
- Personnel files, pay, holiday and sick pay
- Processes, record keeping and GDPR
- Employment Rights Act readiness
- Full RAG report and action plan, talked through with you
Targeted Audit
A deep dive into one area that worries you, or one you need to prove is in order.
- Right to work and immigration records
- Employment Rights Act 2025 readiness
- Pre-sale or investment due diligence
- A single site, team or process
File reviews start from £18 per employee file. We confirm a fixed price before any work starts.
What you receive
A Report You Can Act On
No jargon and no 80-page document that sits in a drawer. Every area is rated red, amber or green, with a clear action next to it, so you know exactly what to do first.
We talk you through the findings on a call, and you can ask us to fix any of them for you.
| Area | Rating | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts and written statements | Red | Issue statements to 4 staff |
| Right to work checks | Amber | Re-check 2 files, keep copies |
| Staff handbook | Amber | Add harassment prevention policy |
| Holiday pay | Green | No action needed |
| Absence management | Green | No action needed |
| Employment Rights Act readiness | Red | Update policies for 2026 changes |
Illustrative example only. Your report is tailored to your business.
How it works
How Our HR Audit Works
A clear scope and price agreed up front, then a straightforward process.
Scoping call
We learn about your business, your team and any concerns, and agree what the audit will cover.
Review
We review your documents, records and processes, and speak to you or your managers where needed.
Report and action plan
You get a written report with each area rated red, amber or green, and a prioritised list of fixes.
Who it is for
Is an HR Audit Right for You?
An audit is worth doing if any of these sound familiar.
You are growing fast
New starters, new managers and new sites, with HR that has not kept up.
You have never had HR support
Documents written years ago, or borrowed from templates online.
You are selling or raising investment
Buyers and investors will check your HR. Find the gaps before they do.
The law has changed
You want to know what the Employment Rights Act 2025 means for your documents.
You have had a claim or a warning
A grievance, tribunal claim or inspection has shown up a weakness.
You have taken on a new team
Staff joining through a TUPE transfer or acquisition, on different terms.
Why an audit
Why Businesses Choose an HR Audit
An audit gives you a clear picture of your HR, so you can fix problems on your terms rather than in the middle of a dispute.
Finding a problem early costs far less than defending a claim.
Know where you stand
A clear, independent view of your HR compliance, area by area.
Fix what matters first
A prioritised plan, so your time and budget go on the biggest risks.
Ready for law changes
Documents and processes checked against the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes.
Ready for growth or sale
Clean, compliant HR records that stand up to investor or buyer due diligence.
Peace of mind
Think of It Like an MOT for Your HR
You would not drive a car without an MOT. An HR audit checks your people processes before something breaks down.
Waiting for problems to happen
- Contracts and policies that may not stand up in a dispute
- Gaps in right to work checks and records
- Holiday and sick pay errors building up unnoticed
- Discovering problems only when a claim arrives
- No clear view of what to fix first
Protected before problems start
- A full review of your HR, area by area
- A red, amber, green report that is easy to act on
- A prioritised action plan with clear next steps
- Compliant documents if you want us to fix the issues
- Advice before you act, not after
Tribunal claims can now be made up to six months after an event, and from January 2027 the cap on unfair dismissal compensation is removed. An audit helps you find the risks first.
Get a price →Clearpath UK provides HR and employment law support. We are not an insurance provider.
Common findings
What HR Audits Often Uncover
These are some of the issues we see most often. Each one is far easier to fix before it becomes a dispute.
Missing or outdated contracts
Staff without a written statement of terms, which every employee and worker must have from day one.
Gaps in right to work checks
Missing or incomplete checks, which can lead to civil penalties for employers.
Holiday pay errors
Incorrect holiday entitlement or pay, especially for part-time and irregular-hours workers.
Policies that no longer fit
Handbooks that do not reflect recent changes such as the duty to prevent sexual harassment.
Inconsistent processes
Managers handling disciplinaries, absence and performance in different ways.
Poor record keeping
Missing notes from meetings and decisions that make it hard to defend a claim.
After the audit, you can fix the issues yourself, or we can do it for you.
Get a price →FAQs
HR Audit: Common Questions
What to expect from an HR audit with Clearpath UK.
01How long does an HR audit take?
It depends on the size of your business and the scope. We agree a timescale with you before we start.
02Is the audit done on site or remotely?
Most audits can be done remotely using your documents and video calls. We can visit if needed.
03What do I get at the end?
A written report with each area rated red, amber or green, and a prioritised action plan showing what to fix first.
04Can you fix the issues you find?
Yes. We can update your contracts, handbook and policies, train managers and set up compliant processes.
05How much does an HR audit cost?
File reviews start from £18 per employee file, and the final price depends on the scope. Get a price and we’ll confirm a fixed quote before any work starts.
Find out where your HR stands
Tell us about your business and we’ll recommend the right audit and give you a clear price.
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