PEOPLE & OPERATIONS
HR Audit & Diagnostic Review
Know where your HR function stands — before it becomes a problem.
SOUNDS FAMILIAR?
Most Organisations Request an HR Audit When Facing One of These
Four moments that tell leadership it is time for an independent baseline.
Regulatory Compliance
Our contracts, policies, and employee handbooks haven't been systematically reviewed against the latest Employment Act amendments.
Leadership Transitions
A new CEO or HR Director has come in, and there is little documentation, no clear processes, and no baseline to build from.
Organisational Restructuring
We are scaling or restructuring, and our job grading, salary benchmarks, and reporting lines are completely out of date.
Audit & Governance Pressure
The Board or Internal Audit wants objective assurance on people risks, and internal self-reporting isn't enough.
THE SOLUTION
An Objective Picture of Where Your HR Function Stands
We conduct structured, independent HR audits across Malaysian organisations — GLCs, corporates, and growing businesses. We are not here to find fault. We are here to give you an honest, evidence-based picture of where your HR function stands — and a clear view of the right next steps.
SCOPE OF CAPABILITY
What We Deliver
Every engagement is scoped around the size, maturity, and operational complexity of your business. Our comprehensive diagnostic spans nine critical HR areas:
METHODOLOGY
How We Work
01 / Scoping
An initial alignment session to understand your business context, triggers for review, and critical decisions riding on the outcome.
02 / Fieldwork
Thorough document review, process walkthroughs, and confidential stakeholder interviews assessed against Malaysian statutory law and best practices.
03 / Diagnostic Report
A clear findings report with prioritised recommendations—identifying what matters most and what requires immediate remediation.
04 / Executive Debrief
A direct debrief with leadership so findings convert into an executable plan rather than an archived report.
The Shift: From Exposure to Baseline Clarity
Where clients typically are
- No clear view of whether HR policies are compliant or enforceable
- Payroll and statutory contributions processed but never independently verified
- Employment contracts that haven't been reviewed since the company was founded
- Job grades and salary structures that grew organically and have no defensible logic
- Performance management that exists on paper but not in practice
- A board or audit committee asking questions HR cannot confidently answer
Where clients typically end up
- A clear, written baseline of the HR function — what is working and what is not
- Statutory compliance confirmed or gaps identified and remedied
- Employment documentation that is legally sound and consistently applied
- A prioritised action plan the leadership team can act on immediately
- Confidence going into regulatory reviews, board presentations, or leadership transitions
- A foundation for the next phase — whether that is restructuring, a new HR strategy, or a leadership search
Feature One
Feature Two
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Statutory & Compliance
- Employment contracts, offer letters, and termination documentation
- HR policies, employee handbooks, and standing orders
- Payroll accuracy and statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, PCB, EIS)
People Operations & Talent
- Recruitment and onboarding workflows
- Performance management frameworks and appraisal processes
- HR data integrity, systems, and record-keeping standards
Governance & Structure
- HR governance — roles, accountabilities, and reporting lines
- Job grading, role titling, and salary structure benchmarking
- Bursa governance and diversity reporting alignment (for GLCs and PLCs)
RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS
Clients who start here often find they also need:
HR Strategy & Organisation Design → Performance & Rewards → Executive Search & Recruitment →
No Obligation — Just an Honest Conversation
Whether you are a growing SME or a large GLC — tell us what you are dealing with. We will tell you honestly where you are, what you need, and the smallest sensible step to take right now.
Boutique Consulting & Talent Solutions
HCR Consulting Sdn Bhd (902591-K)
Agensi Pekerjaan HCR Sdn Bhd (626667-X)
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+6019 210 6335
info@hcrmalaysia.com
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50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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