HR glossary

Desk Audit

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Quick HR answer

Desk Audit: Evaluate roles, ensure fair pay, update job duties, and identify training needs.

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What is Desk Audit ?

A desk audit is an organizational procedure to assess and review the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of a particular job or position. It is usually a formal meeting between the employee and a reviewer, usually from the HR department or management. The purpose is to ensure that the description of the job, tasks, and classification are in accordance with the actual work done.

Key Purposes:

  • Evaluate the distribution of workload.
  • Equalize compensation.
  • Identify a need for training or resources.
  • Update job descriptions if appropriate.

How HR teams use this term

HR teams usually use Desk Audit when they write policies, explain employee communication, review payroll or leave records, or keep employee data clean in an HRMS.

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