A human resources [HR] audit is a crucial tool for companies to assess the effectiveness of their HR practices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and identifying areas for improvement. Recently, we worked with RICO Manufacturing, an OA client for over ten years, to conduct a comprehensive HR audit, and the experience yielded significant insights into how a structured and thorough audit can improve business operations.
RICO Manufacturing was founded in 1984 and is a leading manufacturer of engineered material handling equipment with headquarters and manufacturing facility in Medina, Ohio. Their vision is simple: to serve their customers and employees with the highest level of respect and integrity.
Kent Stelmasczuk is the Chief Financial Officer and our project partner. He said:
We’ve worked with OA for many years helping us with periodic checks of our HR processes to make sure we stay on top of the complex ever-changing HR environment. The onsite work conducted was incredibly thorough and insightful. By spending time with our HR department and line managers, OA was able to get a real understanding of our unique challenges and present us with actionable items that we could use to improve our employee engagement and verify that we continue to follow HR best practices. They did this through document inspection, interviews and face-to-face discussions, and it made us feel like OA was truly part of our team during the process.
We were particularly impressed by how well OA engaged with our managers and department heads. Throughout the audit, the team felt valued and heard and the feedback that was gathered from them would be reflected in the recommendations provided to the company. It was clear that OA listened to our people, which made the results much more relevant and actionable.
The final report exceeded our expectations. The level of detail and clarity in their findings made it easy for us to understand where improvements were needed. Their recommendations weren’t just theoretical…they were practical steps we could implement right away. This has had a positive impact on our HR operations, and we’re already seeing the benefits.
Our thorough HR audits include a deep-dive into 13 areas of HR activities, including:
Human Resources department
Talent acquisition and recruitment
Compensation
Employee benefits
Employee and labor relations
Performance management
Succession planning
Training and development
Compliance
Recordkeeping and administration
Workers’ compensation
Systems
Payroll
A detailed report and action items are provided, along with assistance in starting the process of putting the recommendations into action.
We love working with RICO Manufacturing! On a beautiful September Saturday we had a blast riding motorbikes with them on their first company motorcycle ride!
By investing in an HR audit, organizations can unlock a more efficient, effective, and strategic HR function, ultimately contributing to a stronger and more successful business. Do you need assistance with your workforce strategy or other Human Resources consulting needs? Contact us and check back for our news updates for more helpful resources.