Identification
Full legal name, employee ID if applicable, position, department, and contact information so the record links to the correct personnel file.
A formal Statement of Integrity creates a documented representation that supports hiring, compliance, and disciplinary processes. It reduces ambiguity about disclosures and provides evidence of consent and acknowledgment of policies.
The document is used across HR workflows for new hires, internal transfers, contractors, and employees undergoing compliance reviews.
Use consistent templates and retain signed copies in the employee record to support audits and later inquiries.
HR managers prepare and issue the statement, attach it to the personnel file, and rely on it during onboarding, background checks, and compliance audits. They verify completion and escalate inconsistencies for review.
The signer is the individual making representations about their history, conflicts, or conduct. Their signed statement becomes part of the official record and may be used in disciplinary or legal proceedings if inaccuracies are found.
| Field | Setting |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link | SMS code | ID verification |
| Required Fields | Name, Date, Signature |
| Notifications | Notify HR on completion |
| Retention | Auto-archive to secure storage |
Ensure your eSignature platform supports secure authentication, an audit trail, and compliant retention for HR attestations.
Choose settings that balance signer convenience with the required legal reliability and records management obligations.
Full legal name, employee ID if applicable, position, department, and contact information so the record links to the correct personnel file.
A concise statement the signer attests the disclosures are truthful and complete to the best of their knowledge.
A dedicated area for conflicts of interest, external employment, criminal history, or other matters that the organization requires reported.
Checklists confirming receipt of policies (code of conduct, confidentiality, IT use) and agreement to comply with them.
Clear signature block with signer name, date, and method of signature (electronic or wet).
Space for HR to record reviewer name, date received, and any follow-up actions or flags for investigation.
Complete prior to start date or on onboarding day.
Annual or biannual reaffirmation depending on policy.
Within a specified window after a report or investigation trigger.
Before assuming significant new responsibilities.
Re-execute prior to reinstatement.
A regional hospital required clinicians to sign a yearly integrity statement confirming HIPAA training completion and conflicts disclosure.
A financial firm asked all client-facing staff to sign an integrity attestation at hire confirming personal securities disclosures.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Yes (BAA available) | Yes (BAA available) | No | No |