Take the guesswork out of complying with workplace laws and awards.
It can be difficult to know whether you are complying with Australian workplace laws. Start with our FREE self-serve health check, or have our HR consultants review your documents with a Core or Comprehensive HR compliance audit.
| Area | Core HR compliance audit | Comprehensive HR compliance audit |
|---|---|---|
| Employment contracts | Sample review of up to 2 employment contract templates to ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Cth) and other associated state, territory and federal legislation. | Sample review of up to 4 employment contract templates to ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Cth) and other associated state, territory and federal legislation. |
| Position descriptions | Review of a sample position description to ensure compliance with the express and implied obligations of the employment relationship. | Review of 2 sample position descriptions (1 leader/senior and 1 employee) to ensure compliance with the express and implied obligations of the employment relationship. |
| HR policies | Review of up to 5 existing core HR policies to determine level of compliance and duty of care to mitigate risk. | Review of up to 10 HR-related policies, work instructions or procedures to determine level of compliance, duty of care to mitigate risk, and best practice. |
| Award coverage & application | Not included | Sample review of up to 5 active employees’ award coverage and pay classification determinations. |
| National Employment Standards | Not included | Sample review of up to 5 active employees’ entitlements meeting the minimum requirements under the NES. |
| Payslip compliance | Review of 1 payslip from your latest pay run to ensure it meets the requirements of the Fair Work Regulations, and to identify any amendments required. | Review of 1 payslip from your latest pay run to ensure it meets the requirements of the Fair Work Regulations, and to identify any amendments required. |
| Corrective actions report | Report on non-compliance issues identified through the audit process that may require corrective action, plus an employer record-keeping obligations fact sheet. | Detailed non-compliance report including recommended policy updates and compliance training, plus an employer record-keeping obligations fact sheet. |
Sample sizes are the minimum covered by each audit. Where a larger sample or additional documents are needed, we’ll scope and quote that before starting.
You get a clear account of the non-compliance issues we found, what to do about them, and an employer record-keeping obligations fact sheet — so you know exactly what to fix first.
Straightforward to start, with minimal disruption to your team.
We confirm the right audit level for your business, agree the sample and send you a simple list of the documents we need.
Our HR consultants review your contracts, position descriptions, policies and payslips against the Fair Work Act, the Fair Work Regulations, the relevant award and the NES.
You receive a corrective actions report setting out what needs fixing and what to prioritise — and we can help you update your contracts and policies.
The Core HR compliance audit is included in every HR membership (Advise, Partner and Manage), and the Comprehensive HR compliance audit is included with Partner and Manage.
Compare HR MembershipsOur payroll specialists test wages, super, PAYG withholding, STP and timekeeping in a payroll audit — or combine HR and payroll in a single engagement.
Payroll AuditsOne audit across both HR and payroll — the full compliance picture in a single engagement, with one corrective actions report.
| Area | Combined HR and payroll compliance audit |
|---|---|
| Payroll | |
| Award coverage, NES & wage compliance | Sample review of up to 5 active employees’ award coverage and pay classification determinations, and of their adherence to minimum wage, penalty rates and overtime rules under the relevant award (if applicable) and/or the NES over 2 pay periods in the current financial year — including wage structures, shift loadings and public holiday pay. |
| PAYGW and payroll tax | Sample review of up to 5 active employees’ PAYG withholding to confirm it is calculated and paid correctly over 2 pay periods in the current financial year. Includes full reconciliation of 1 financial year’s payroll tax obligations. |
| Superannuation | Sample review of up to 5 active employees’ current financial year Superannuation Guarantee contributions. Includes full reconciliation of current financial year SG payments, clearing house usage, and identification of potential late payment penalties. |
| Timekeeping and attendance | Sample review of up to 5 active employees’ time records against payroll payments over 2 pay periods in the current financial year, including timekeeping accuracy, compliance with rostering laws, meal breaks and unpaid overtime risks. |
| Employee benefits and deductions | Sample review of up to 5 active employees’ deductions for superannuation, salary sacrifice and garnishments to confirm they are processed correctly over 2 pay periods in the current financial year. |
| Single Touch Payroll compliance | Sample review of 2 pay periods in the current financial year for compliance with STP lodgements to the ATO. |
| Internal controls and security | Basic review of current payroll processing security and role-based access. |
| Human resources | |
| Employment contracts | Sample review of up to 3 employment contract templates to ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Cth) and other associated state, territory and federal legislation. |
| Position descriptions | Review of a sample position description to ensure compliance with the express and implied obligations of the employment relationship. |
| HR policies | Review of up to 5 existing core HR policies to determine level of compliance and duty of care to mitigate risk. |
| Payslip compliance | Review of 1 payslip from your latest pay run to ensure it meets the requirements of the Fair Work Regulations, and to identify any amendments required. |
| Reporting | |
| Corrective actions report | Report on non-compliance issues identified through the audit process that may require corrective action, plus an employer record-keeping obligations fact sheet. |
An HR health check (or HR compliance audit) systematically reviews whether your HR documentation and practices are legally compliant, efficient and effective. We review a sample of your employment contracts, position descriptions, HR policies and payslips against the Fair Work Act 2009, the Fair Work Regulations 2009, modern awards and the National Employment Standards, helping you mitigate risk and meet your obligations as an employer.
Our Comprehensive HR compliance audit goes further — reviewing a wider range of policies, work instructions and procedures against best practice, and testing award coverage, pay classifications and NES entitlements for a sample of your employees.
Not sure where to start? Our free self-serve health check gives you a quick snapshot of where you stand, and our team can recommend the right audit from there.
