HR Health Check

Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to complete this HR Health Check.

This questionnaire has been designed to provide you with a clear snapshot of your current HR practices, identify any potential risks, and highlight opportunities to strengthen your business from a people and compliance perspective.

The questions cover key areas including recruitment, employment contracts, workplace policies, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. Your responses will help generate a tailored report outlining:

 

• Areas where your business is performing well
• Potential risks or compliance gaps
• Practical recommendations to support improvement

Please answer each question honestly based on your current practices. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers — this is simply an opportunity to better understand where your business currently stands.

All responses are confidential and will be used solely to provide you with insights and recommendations.

⏱ Estimated Time: 5–10 minutes
✔ Answer Format: YES or NO/UNSURE

At the end of the questionnaire, you will have the opportunity to receive a personalised HR Health Check report with tailored recommendations to support your business moving forward.

💡 Strong HR systems don’t just protect your business — they support growth, performance, and a positive workplace culture.

This section provides context about your business, including your workforce structure, growth, and any current challenges. It helps ensure that any recommendations are tailored to your business size, operations, and priorities.

This section reviews how you attract, assess, and hire employees. It focuses on ensuring your recruitment practices are fair, compliant, and aligned with best practice, while reducing risk in the hiring process.

This section assesses how clearly roles are defined within your business. Well-structured position descriptions support accountability, performance management, and consistency across your workforce.

This section evaluates your understanding and application of modern awards and employee entitlements. It is a critical compliance area under the Fair Work Act 2009 and helps identify potential payroll and legal risks.

This section reviews whether formal employment agreements are in place and compliant. Well-drafted contracts protect your business, set clear expectations, and reduce the risk of disputes.

This section focuses on how employee leave is managed, including entitlements, policies, and payroll accuracy. Proper leave management is essential for compliance and maintaining employee trust.

This section assesses how new employees are introduced into your business. A structured onboarding process ensures compliance with legal requirements and sets employees up for success from day one.

This section reviews whether your business has the appropriate policies in place to guide behaviour, manage risk, and support consistent decision-making.

✔ Example Basic HR Policies & Procedures Every Business Should Have:

• Code of Conduct
• Leave Policy
• Bullying & Harassment Policy
• Grievance/Complaints Policy
• Disciplinary Policy
• Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy
• Equal Opportunity / Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
• Drug & Alcohol Policy
• Motor Vehicle Use Policy
• Social Media & Acceptable Use Policy

These policies provide a framework for managing employees fairly, consistently, and in line with legal obligations.

This section looks at how employee performance is managed and how remuneration is reviewed. Strong systems in this area support accountability, motivation, and staff retention.

This section evaluates how your business manages workplace behaviour, including bullying, complaints, and employee conduct. It focuses on creating a safe, respectful workplace and reducing the risk of disputes or claims.

Thank you for completing the HR Health Check. Your personalised report will be prepared based on your responses and sent to the email address provided within the next 48–72 hours.

This questionnaire is designed to give you clear direction on where to focus your HR practices and identify opportunities to strengthen your business.

If you would like support in implementing any of the recommendations, please feel free to contact us at melinda@coastalworkplaceessentialsco.com to arrange a time to chat.

We understand that running a small business can be demanding, and finding time for the administrative side can be challenging. To support you, we offer flexible availability, including after-hours and weekend consultations to suit your schedule.