Is ISO 30201:2026 certifiable?

Yes. It is a requirements standard: an organization can implement its HR management system, demonstrate conformity and have it certified by an accredited body.

How does it differ from the ISO 30400 series?

The 30400 series provides HR guidelines (recommendations). ISO 30201 is the first HR requirements standard, auditable and certifiable, serving as an overarching framework.

Does HR management system mean a software?

No. The standard states that the term does not refer to a software or HRIS, but to the set of policies, processes and practices for managing people.

How many requirements and processes does it cover?

It follows the harmonized structure (clauses 4 to 10); its clause 8 details fourteen HR processes, from recruitment to exit from employment and human capital reporting. The HEMC grid lists 35 key requirements.

How do you start an ISO 30201 initiative?

Begin with a clause-by-clause self-assessment to spot the gaps, then build the system and an action plan. The free HEMC grid and our consultants make this preparation easier.