Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for an user data processing auditor.

An user data processing auditor ensures that the data processing systems are operating as per the set standards for accuracy, efficiency, and security or based on the system design. He/she gives managers of information systems expert opinion on whether the operations and the results of the computer systems are reliable.

Other than checking for the systems accuracy and giving expert opinion, additional duties include, testing the accuracy of control procedures and computer programs using sample data, inspecting systems and programs, checking how the computing facilities are used and making reports, examining the program's input and output for accuracy and making changes recommendations to ensure system accuracy.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

WRITING SKILLS:

Find a mentor who will provide support and guidance with writing and help to improve.

Check my writing before presenting it to remove the various writing errors such as improper grammar.

[employee comments goal]
PUBLIC SPEAKING:

Accept constructive feedback and also be willing to give others feedback?

To engage my audience more while delivering the speech to grasp their attention.

[employee comments goal]
STRATEGIC PLANNING:

Conduct an exercise to list and agree on what the company does as well as what it does not do

Make sure that the strategic planning team has an extensive understanding of the strategic planning process, definitions, and terms

[employee comments goal]
WORK ATTITUDE:

Embrace the right attitude every day you show up for work

Learn how to work together with others without causing conflict

[employee comments goal]
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:

Learn to be clear and accurate while providing information, ask good questions and listen carefully

Improve self-motivation by setting aspiring goals, determining specific actions to achieve them and rewarding oneself for every milestone along the way

[employee comments goal]
ATTENTION TO DETAIL:

Limit distractions by working in an area that is free from noise and always put one's phone on silent when paying attention to details of a project

Come up with a schedule that includes work, play and rest in order to avoid feeling fatigued, hyperactive or restless while working on tasks

[employee comments goal]
PERSONAL COMMITMENT:

Prepare a diary for challenges that might interfere with one's daily goals and make a plan to cope with the challenges while staying committed to one's goals

Fix one's mind on the desired end result and then direct efforts and every action towards that result

[employee comments goal]
PERSUADING OTHERS:

Investigate the benefits of own idea to potential supporters before presenting it and persuading them to support it

Understand the needs and concerns of the person one is persuading and put own points across clearly and concisely

[employee comments goal]
ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING:

Volunteer in community activities within the community that supports the venture

Put more effort in analyzing situations, conduct research, compile data, and make conclusions based on facts obtained from the research

[employee comments goal]
COMPUTER SKILLS:

Learn how to troubleshoot basic computer hardware problems and know the basic hardware components

Learn how to install and update different types of computer operating systems

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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