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No credit card, no trial expiry. Download it and use it as long as you like." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is this checklist legally compliant?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It covers the most common documents required for UK employee files. We recommend having your HR advisor review it for your specific industry and jurisdiction." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I customise it for my company?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Absolutely. Add or remove document categories, rename fields, and tailor it to your industry's requirements." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will you spam me after I download?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. You'll receive the download link and 1–2 practical follow-up emails. Unsubscribe with one click." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if I have hundreds of employees to audit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The checklist works at any scale, but for large teams, Factorial's document management automates the entire process β€” including chasing missing documents." } } ] } ] --- [![Faqtic - Your Factorial Partner](/assets/faqtic-logo-mu1Yn3w0.webp)](/) [Approach](/our-approach)[Services](/services) Products [Pricing](/pricing)[Case Studies](/case-studies) Insights [Contact](/contact) πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN [Book Your Free Factorial Demo](/factorial-book-demo) # \[Free checklist\] Employee File Checklist for Compliant Personnel Records Stop wondering if your employee files are complete. Use this checklist to make sure every personnel record has the documents it needs β€” before an audit finds the gaps. Download the free checklist Built by certified Factorial experts FREE DOWNLOAD ### Employee File Checklist faqtic.co If your employee files live in a mix of folders, email attachments, and desk drawers, you're not alone β€” but you are exposed. ## The problem No clear standard for what should be in each employee's file β€” every hire is handled differently. Missing documents only get noticed during audits, disputes, or offboarding β€” when it's too late. Right-to-work checks, signed contracts, and policy acknowledgements are scattered or missing entirely. ## What you'll get A single checklist covering every document that should be in a compliant personnel file. Clear categories β€” contracts, IDs, payroll, performance, health & safety β€” so nothing gets missed. A simple tick-box format your HR team or office manager can use for every new and existing employee. ## What's inside - Full document checklist organised by category: contracts, identification, right-to-work, payroll, performance, and policies. - Tick-box format β€” print it out or use digitally for each employee. - Notes column for expiry dates, renewal reminders, and missing document follow-ups. - Guidance notes on what each document is and why it matters. - Works in Excel, Google Sheets, or as a printable PDF. ## Get your free template Instant download. No spam. You'll also get 1–2 practical emails on how other SMEs solve this. Full name Work email Company Your roleSelect your role HR Manager CEO / Founder COO / Operations Finance Office Manager Other Number of employeesSelect company size 1–10 11–50 51–200 200+ Current HR system Biggest HR headache right nowSelect one Time tracking Leave management Payroll Onboarding Performance reviews General admin overload I agree to receive the download and occasional practical HR tips. You can unsubscribe anytime. See our [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy). Download the free checklist Your data is safe. We never share or sell your information. ## How smarter HR teams use this 1 ### Download and audit your current files Go through each employee's records and tick off what's present. Highlight gaps immediately. 2 ### Use it for every new hire Make the checklist part of your onboarding process so new files are complete from day one. 3 ### Go digital with Factorial When paper checklists become a bottleneck, move to Factorial's document management with automatic reminders and e-signatures. ## When checklists aren't enough, software keeps you compliant - Centralised employee files with automatic document requests and reminders. - Legal e-signatures so contracts and policies are signed and stored digitally. - Expiry tracking for right-to-work documents, certifications, and contracts. [See this workflow in Factorial](/factorial-book-demo) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is this really free? ### Is this checklist legally compliant? ### Can I customise it for my company? ### Will you spam me after I download? ### What if I have hundreds of employees to audit? 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