Episode 223

Inside the EU Pay Transparency Directive and Its Impact on Employers with Lewis Roskilly

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive is one of the biggest regulatory changes facing payroll, HR, and reward leaders across Europe. With the June 2026 deadline approaching, many organizations are still figuring out what the legislation requires and how to prepare their pay structures, reporting processes, and reward frameworks.


In this special Payroll Podcast panel discussion, Lewis Roskilly (Global Reward Lead at JGA Recruitment) leads a conversation with experts in employment law and reward strategy to break down the real implications of pay transparency.


The panel explores gender pay gap reporting, job evaluation, pay architecture, and the risks of manager discretion in compensation decisions, while sharing practical guidance on how organizations can prepare before the directive goes live.


If you work in payroll, HR, reward strategy, or compliance, this episode provides clear insights on how to prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.


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(00:00) Methodology And Audit Trails In Pay Reporting

(00:52) Why The EU Pay Transparency Directive Matters

(03:54) Panel Introduction: Reward, Law And Pay Transparency Experts

(09:22) Gender Data And Reporting Without Forced Disclosure

(14:37) Equal Value Work: Job Descriptions vs Real Duties

(22:07) EU Implementation Timelines And Possible Delays

(27:52) Building A Cross-EU Pay Transparency Strategy

(34:31) Using Pay Transparency To Build Trust And Culture

(40:01) Building Pay Architecture And Fixing Legacy Pay Systems

(43:12) Who Is Responsible For Accurate Job Descriptions?

(46:33) Why Manager Discretion Creates Legal Risk

(48:28) The Four-Step Framework To Prepare For Pay Transparency

(51:52) Why UK Employers Will Still Be Impacted

(55:09) Unexpected Benefits Of Pay Transparency

(58:28) Final Takeaways And Next Steps For Employers

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Nick Day

Nick Day is a globally recognised thought leader in the payroll and HR industry, with over 20 years of experience as the founder and CEO of JGA Recruitment.

As an ILM 7 qualified Executive Coach and Mentor, Nick has dedicated his career to guiding CHROs, entrepreneurs, and payroll industry leaders worldwide.
Nick received the PAYO Global Vision Award in 2024 and was also voted one of Thinkers360’s "Top Voices EMEA" the same year.

In 2023, Thinkers360 ranked Nick as the #1 Global "Thought Leader in Payroll” and #9 Global "Thought Leader in HR.” That same year, he received the Recruitment Leaders Leader Award (RDLC) and the Personality of the Year title at the Reward Strategy Leadership Awards.

Nick's deep knowledge of the payroll industry and his coaching expertise make him a sought-after speaker and mentor for payroll and HR leaders. His presentations are known for their interactive elements, real-world applications, and actionable takeaways, ensuring attendees leave with a clear path to enhance their leadership capabilities.

Nick Day has a rich history of delivering impactful presentations, keynote speeches and workshops at various industry conferences and events. His engaging speaking style and practical insights have earned him recognition as a leading voice in payroll leadership.