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SEC7194 Mastering SOC 2 for Talent Acquisition and People & Culture Leaders

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering SOC 2 for Talent Acquisition and People & Culture Leaders

Build trust with cross-functional stakeholders by mastering compliance frameworks that underpin HR systems and employee data governance

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Compliance demands are shifting left into HR and TA, but the frameworks aren't built for people teams

The situation this course is for

People teams are increasingly pulled into audits without clear guidance on how to document controls around hiring workflows, contractor access, or offboarding timelines. SOC 2 requirements touch every employee touchpoint, yet most practitioners aren’t trained to produce audit-ready artefacts or respond to technical follow-ups. This creates delays, rework, and reliance on overburdened compliance partners.

Who this is for

Senior HR, Talent Acquisition, or People Operations practitioner in a fast-scaling tech organization, now expected to contribute to or own compliance evidence without formal training in SOC 2 or control design

Who this is not for

This is not for security engineers, GRC analysts, or IT auditors whose primary role is to enforce compliance. It’s also not for junior coordinators without ownership of process design or cross-functional influence.

What you walk away with

  • Produce clean, auditor-ready documentation for employee access controls without looping in compliance teams
  • Confidently scope and own SOC 2 control requirements related to onboarding and identity lifecycle
  • Anticipate auditor questions about contractor timelines, access revocation, and role-based permissions
  • Lead internal reviews with Engineering or InfoSec using language that aligns with their frameworks
  • Turn recurring compliance asks into reusable templates that survive team changes

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding SOC 2 in the Context of People Operations
Lay the foundation by mapping SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to real HR workflows , access provisioning, role changes, and data handling. Learn how People teams are now directly accountable for control design, not just policy execution.
12 chapters in this module
  1. How SOC 2 audits now include HRIS system access logs
  2. The shift from IT-only to cross-functional control ownership
  3. Why employee data lifecycle matters in security audits
  4. Tracking access rights from offer letter to offboarding
  5. Common gaps in contractor access documentation
  6. Mapping HR processes to SOC 2 compliance requirements
  7. What 'reasonable and suitable controls' means for TA teams
  8. How auditors assess consistency in role assignment
  9. Documenting separation of duties in hiring workflows
  10. Integrating compliance expectations into onboarding checklists
  11. The role of People teams in change management reviews
  12. Building audit trails for HR-driven system updates
Module 2. Scoping Employee-Related Controls in SOC 2
Define what falls under your responsibility in a SOC 2 audit , from hiring to offboarding. Learn to distinguish between advisory support and direct ownership, and identify which controls you should own vs. co-sign.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying HR-owned controls in a standard SOC 2 report
  2. Determining scope boundaries for employee access reviews
  3. Assessing which systems require People team attestation
  4. Defining control owners for identity lifecycle stages
  5. Differentiating between policy setting and enforcement
  6. Evaluating access review cadence for compliance alignment
  7. Handling multi-region workforce variations in control design
  8. Documenting access approval workflows for auditors
  9. Managing temporary and contractor role exceptions
  10. Scoping access revocation timelines in offboarding
  11. Integrating leadership review into control design
  12. Creating control narratives that match actual HR practice
Module 3. Documenting Onboarding and Access Provisioning
Master the language and structure of SOC 2 documentation for new hire setup. Focus on creating standard evidence that passes auditor scrutiny without requiring rework.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Standardizing offer acceptance and start date verification
  2. Linking job requisitions to system access authorizations
  3. Proving role-based access assignment accuracy
  4. Automating onboarding checklists for audit readiness
  5. Capturing approvals from hiring managers and HRBP
  6. Verifying identity for remote and international hires
  7. Tracking tool-specific access grants in HRIS
  8. Ensuring alignment between org chart and access rights
  9. Documenting security training completion as a control
  10. Managing delayed starts and access timing exceptions
  11. Including temporary access in standard provisioning flows
  12. Using templates to maintain consistency across teams
Module 4. Managing Role Changes and Promotions
Design controls for internal mobility that maintain compliance. Learn how to structure change approvals and evidence collection when employees shift roles or teams.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining formal processes for role change requests
  2. Requiring documented business justification for promotions
  3. Updating access rights within defined timelines
  4. Validating manager approvals for internal moves
  5. Auditing access changes post-promotion or transfer
  6. Handling lateral moves with unchanged access levels
  7. Managing dual roles and temporary assignments
  8. Documenting access changes for audit trail completeness
  9. Enforcing separation of duties in role transitions
  10. Integrating access review into performance cycle workflows
  11. Tracking approvals across distributed teams
  12. Using HRIS audit logs to support control assertions
Module 5. Offboarding and Access Revocation
Ensure timely and documented revocation of access across systems. Learn how to structure offboarding workflows that satisfy SOC 2 requirements and prevent lingering accounts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Establishing a standardized offboarding checklist
  2. Requiring manager confirmation of last workday
  3. Automating access revocation triggers in HR systems
  4. Verifying multi-system deprovisioning within SLA
  5. Auditing access revocation across cloud platforms
  6. Managing contractor offboarding separately
  7. Documenting data handover and asset recovery
  8. Confirming IT follow-up on access removal
  9. Tracking exceptions to timely offboarding
  10. Proving timely revocation to auditors
  11. Maintaining records for terminated contractor access
  12. Using exit interviews to validate compliance steps
Module 6. Contractor and Temporary Worker Management
Extend SOC 2 controls to non-employees. Learn how to document contractor lifecycles, access limits, and review requirements that auditors now expect.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining contractor roles in the HRIS system
  2. Requiring formal business justification for external hires
  3. Limiting access duration based on contract end dates
  4. Enforcing automatic access expiration rules
  5. Tracking extensions and renewal approvals
  6. Maintaining separation from full-time employee roles
  7. Auditing contractor access across SaaS platforms
  8. Requiring vendor compliance documentation
  9. Validating identity and background checks
  10. Integrating contractor reviews into access audits
  11. Managing access for consulting firms and agencies
  12. Documenting oversight responsibility for partner access
Module 7. Access Reviews and Recertification
Lead periodic access reviews with confidence. Structure evidence collection and approvals in a way that demonstrates control effectiveness to auditors.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scheduling quarterly access reviews for HR-owned systems
  2. Assigning review responsibility to hiring managers
  3. Generating reports for role-based access validation
  4. Documenting recertification decisions and exceptions
  5. Tracking overdue reviews and follow-ups
  6. Aligning access reviews with performance cycles
  7. Using automated reminders to improve compliance
  8. Validating access necessity for long-tenured employees
  9. Handling global team time zone challenges
  10. Auditing review history for compliance reporting
  11. Integrating access reviews into leadership workflows
  12. Maintaining records for SOC 2 auditor examination
Module 8. Evidence Collection for Auditors
Produce exact samples and narratives that satisfy auditor requests. Learn what evidence is expected, how much to provide, and how to format it for first-time approval.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Selecting representative samples for testing
  2. Formatting dates and access details for clarity
  3. Redacting PII while preserving audit validity
  4. Proving consistency across employee cohorts
  5. Responding to requests for contractor evidence
  6. Organizing evidence by control and system
  7. Using timestamps to validate process adherence
  8. Including approval trails in submitted samples
  9. Clarifying exceptions without undermining controls
  10. Ensuring sample size meets auditor expectations
  11. Avoiding over-documentation while meeting standards
  12. Delivering evidence in auditor-preferred formats
Module 9. Responding to Auditor Questions
Anticipate and answer technical follow-ups confidently. Learn how to structure responses that demonstrate control effectiveness without overcommitting.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding common auditor follow-up patterns
  2. Distinguishing between control design and operation
  3. Responding to questions about access revocation timing
  4. Clarifying role-based access assignment practices
  5. Addressing gaps in contractor documentation
  6. Explaining delays in process updates
  7. Providing context without admitting weaknesses
  8. Using data to support compliance assertions
  9. Coordinating with security teams on shared controls
  10. Maintaining consistency in verbal and written responses
  11. Preparing for auditor walkthroughs and interviews
  12. Building confidence to lead audit discussions
Module 10. Building Reusable Compliance Templates
Turn ad-hoc work into standardized assets. Create templates for access reviews, evidence collection, and control narratives that compound across cycles.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Designing onboarding compliance checklists
  2. Creating standard narratives for access provisioning
  3. Developing offboarding validation templates
  4. Building access review reporting formats
  5. Standardizing contractor documentation forms
  6. Using templates across global teams
  7. Updating templates for policy changes
  8. Versioning control for compliance documents
  9. Training new hires on template use
  10. Measuring time saved with reusable assets
  11. Sharing templates with peer organizations
  12. Maintaining template integrity across audits
Module 11. Collaborating with Security and IT Teams
Lead cross-functional coordination with clarity. Learn how to communicate People team contributions in terms that align with InfoSec and compliance frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Translating HR workflows into control language
  2. Participating in control mapping sessions
  3. Providing input on SOC 2 scoping documents
  4. Responding to requests from compliance teams
  5. Collaborating on identity lifecycle design
  6. Aligning offboarding timelines with IT deprovisioning
  7. Escalating system issues that impact compliance
  8. Coordinating access reviews with security teams
  9. Documenting handoffs between HR and IT
  10. Building trust through consistent communication
  11. Leading joint walkthroughs with auditors
  12. Sharing ownership models across departments
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Through Organizational Change
Ensure continuity as leadership, tools, or structure evolve. Design compliance practices that survive reorganizations and team transitions.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Documenting processes independent of individuals
  2. Onboarding new HR leads to compliance expectations
  3. Maintaining control ownership during reporting changes
  4. Updating processes for new HRIS platforms
  5. Adapting to changes in workforce composition
  6. Preserving compliance standards in mergers or exits
  7. Revising templates for new roles or regions
  8. Auditing control effectiveness post-transition
  9. Ensuring compliance knowledge transfer
  10. Measuring maturity across audit cycles
  11. Building a culture of accountability in People teams
  12. Positioning compliance as a competitive advantage

How this maps to your situation

  • Current trend: HR and TA teams now responsible for compliance evidence in SOC 2 audits
  • Recipient's role: People & Culture/Talent Acquisition leader at high-growth tech firm
  • Employer signal: Workforce risk scrutiny at Shopify
  • Career signal: Practitioner previously at Shopify, likely managing employee lifecycle at scale

Before vs. after

Before
Compliance work lands on your desk without clear ownership or structure, requiring constant coordination with security teams and leading to rework during audits.
After
You own the narrative, produce clean artefacts on demand, and lead reviews confidently , with documented templates that make each cycle faster and more resilient.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, with flexible access to modules and resources.

If nothing changes
Without clear ownership and proven processes, future audits will continue to expose gaps in employee access controls, delay certification, and increase dependency on overstretched compliance partners , slowing down innovation and increasing scrutiny on People teams.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses or vendor-led trainings, this program is tailored specifically for People & Culture and Talent Acquisition practitioners , focusing on the exact artefacts, decisions, and workflows they own, not abstract frameworks.

Frequently asked

Is this course only for companies pursuing SOC 2?
While focused on SOC 2, the practices apply to any organization managing employee data under compliance scrutiny , including ISO 27001, GDPR, or internal security reviews.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use the templates in my current role?
Yes , every module includes downloadable, customizable templates designed for immediate use in HRIS workflows, access reviews, and audit responses.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, with flexible access to modules and resources..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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