HR Audits & Compliance
Know exactly where your organization stands before a small gap becomes a costly problem.
Maybe you are here because something happened. A complaint was filed. An employee left under difficult circumstances. You got a notice you didn't expect. And now you are scrambling to figure out where you stand.
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Or maybe nothing has gone wrong yet. You are growing, things are moving fast, and somewhere in the back of your mind, you know you have never actually looked under the hood of your HR practices. You just hope it is all okay.
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Either way, you are in the right place.
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An HR audit is not about catching you doing something wrong. It is about getting honest about where you are so you can make smart decisions about where you need to go. Most organizations are not operating with bad intentions. They are operating with outdated practices, undocumented processes, and gaps they did not know existed until someone exposed them in the worst possible way.
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HAT Consulting finds those gaps first. Before the complaint. Before the fine. Before the lawsuit. Before the situation that could have been entirely preventable becomes the one that defines your year.
Who This Is For
An HR audit is the right fit if you are:
An organization that has never had a formal HR audit and is not entirely sure what you would find
A growing business that has outpaced your HR practices and needs to know what it needs to catch up on
A tribal entity that wants HR built around its sovereignty, culture, and community
An organization that recently experienced an HR-related issue and needs to understand the full picture
A leader who has received a regulatory notice, unemployment claim, or EEOC complaint and needs a clear next step
An incoming HR leader who wants to understand exactly what they are walking into
What We Do Together
Full HR Audit and
Gap Analysis
Policy
Assessment
We assess your current HR practices against established best practices and identify where your organization is aligned, where you have gaps, and what needs attention first. You walk away with a clear picture of where you stand and a prioritized roadmap for what to do about it.
We review your policies, documentation, and practices against applicable employment law requirements. This includes a look at your handbook, I-9 and documentation practices, leave policies, employee and contractor classification, and other areas where gaps tend to hide.
Prioritization
Unemployment Claim Guidance
Not every gap is equally urgent. We sort out which issues matter most so you can decide where to focus your time and resources first.
Most organizations either skip unemployment claims entirely or respond without the documentation they need. We walk you through the process, gather the right documentation, and respond in a way that reflects the full story.
Regulatory Guidance and Response
Ongoing Support
If you have received a notice from a regulatory body or are facing an EEOC complaint, we walk you through what it means, your obligations, and how to respond. We have been in these situations before, and we know how to navigate them without making them worse.
For organizations that want to stay ahead rather than react, we offer regular check-ins as part of a fractional HR engagement.
What You Can Expect
Clarity
Confidence
You know exactly where your organization stands and what needs attention. No more guessing.
Your leaders make people decisions knowing they are documented, consistent, and done right.
Continuity
Gaps get closed before they become patterns.
​Capacity
You get experienced HR guidance without hiring a full-time HR professional.
What Our Clients Are Saying
"HAT Consulting has revitalized our Human Resources department. From the creation and updating of policies to strategic planning and implementing performance reviews, HAT Consulting has modernized our HR tools and resources to create value, improve processes, and save time."
JC McKibben
Vice Chair
Quapaw Nation Business Committee
Frequently Asked Questions
About HAT Consulting
HAT Consulting is a fractional HR consulting firm serving growing organizations, founder-led businesses, nonprofits, and tribal entities across Oklahoma and the surrounding region. Founded by Cassie Chauncey, PhD, HAT exists for leaders who want to build people-first organizations without the overhead of a full-time HR department.
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We specialize in fractional HR support, HR audits and compliance, policy and procedure development, onboarding and hiring systems, and training and development. Whether you need someone to step in during a leave of absence, build your HR infrastructure from scratch, or guide your leaders through a complex people situation, we bring the expertise and genuine care your organization deserves.
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Our clients include founder-led businesses, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and tribal entities that need serious HR expertise delivered with integrity. If you are looking for an HR consultant in Oklahoma or a strategic people partner for your growing team, you have found the right place.
