Is Your Organisation Ready for the Pay Transparency Directive?

Nov 06, 2025
  • SAP
  • SuccessFactors

By Orsolya Horváth - SAP SuccessFactors Junior Consultant

Legislation overview

Organisations operating within the EU have less than a year to prepare for the new legal requirements under the Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970). 

This legislation aims to strengthen equal pay for equal work between genders and enforce overall pay transparency. The compliance hard deadline is 7 June 2026.  

Relevance to Irish and UK employers 

The Pay Transparency Directive applies directly to all employers operating within EU member states, including Ireland. Therefore, Irish businesses must ensure their pay structures, reporting practices, and HR systems comply with the new requirements before June 2026. 


For UK businesses with Irish legal entities or operations within Ireland, the directive will also apply to those entities. This means UK-based organisations with Irish subsidiaries, branches, or employees in Ireland will need to implement compliance measures locally. 


Even for UK employers without an EU presence, this legislation is highly relevant. Many multinational organisations are expected to align their pay transparency policies globally to maintain consistency across jurisdictions, improve equity, and meet evolving employee and stakeholder expectations. 

Taking proactive steps now can help: 

  • Ensure compliance for Irish operations and legal entities; 
  • Reduce legal and reputational risks across the organisation;
  • Promote fairness and pay equity across the workforce; and 
  • Position the business competitively for future regulatory and workforce developments. 

This is where Delaware adds value.


How Delaware can help you stay ahead 

At Delaware, we combine deep SAP SuccessFactors expertise with real-world HR and project delivery experience. Our diverse team of consultants brings together technical know-how and HR insight, ensuring our clients don’t just tick compliance boxes - they build robust, future-ready practices that elevate their people strategies. 


We know the challenges our clients face: 

  • Navigating evolving regulations 

  • Aligning global and local processes 

  • Enabling transparency without compromising data integrity 

  • Ensuring HR systems are supporting—not hindering—change 

And we’ve helped many organisations do just that. 

Our SuccessFactors approach to pay transparency

With SAP SuccessFactors, you already have a powerful platform. Delaware helps you unlock its full potential to support compliance with the Pay Transparency Directive - and beyond. 

Here’s a preview of how we can help:  


Recruiting & hiring 

  • Set up job postings to include salary ranges 
  • Eliminate pay history questions from your candidate journey 


Compensation & pay structures 

  • Define gender-neutral, transparent salary structures 
  • Track pay progression, benchmarks, and internal equity 


Employee visibility & reporting 

  • Empower employees to understand how pay is determined 
  • Leverage SAP’s standard reports for gender pay gap analysis to monitor pay equality and prepare for audits 


Performance & evaluation 

  • Build transparent, fair criteria for raises and promotions 


Governance & audit trail 

  • Secure role-based access to sensitive data 
  • Maintain a full audit trail for legal protection and internal assurance 

We work with you to configure the right modules and workflows - not just for compliance, but to strengthen your HR operations and culture. 

Our difference 

Unlike generic service providers, Delaware is a  true consulting partner. We don’t just configure software - we co-create solutions that are aligned with your business, your people, and your growth strategy. 

Our team combines: 

  • Years of hands-on SAP SuccessFactors implementation 

  • Diverse HR and technical expertise 

  • Strong experience in navigating regulatory change 

  • A proactive mindset that keeps clients ahead of the curve 

We understand what’s coming -  and how to prepare you for it with as little disruption as possible. 

Want to learn more?

We’ve helped clients across sectors adapt to complex changes like this. Whether you're already using SuccessFactors or just beginning to explore compliance strategies, we’re here to help. 

Talk to us today to get your organisation ready for the Pay Transparency Directive. 
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