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Prepare for pay transparency with smarter salary reviews

Streamline every review round, ensure fair decisions and stay fully compliant ahead of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

 

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A transparent salary review process

Connect HR and managers in a single review process that keeps every salary decision fair and data-driven. Whether managing percentage-based raises or fixed increases, the process is fully integrated with your HR data.

 

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  • Flexible proposals: Propose raises by percentage or amount across departments.
  • Full visibility: Get a clear overview of costs, budgets and approvals in one place.
  • Multi-currency support: Manage salary reviews automatically across teams in multiple currencies.
  • Collaborative control: HR sets the framework, managers make proposals and everyone stays aligned.

A step-by-step guide to salary reviews

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Define settings

The admin user, usually a HR manager, defines the review settings to begin the salary review round.

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Make initial proposals

As part of the settings, the admin user can make initial proposals, such as applying a statutory raise for all employees if needed.

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Managers provide input

Within the limits set by the admin, managers review their teams, propose raises and see live budget impacts.

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Approve and finalise

Once the review is locked, the admin user reviews and finalises the proposed salaries. HR then gives final approval to complete the process.

See salary review in action

 

What is the EU Pay Transparency Directive?

Starting in June 2026, companies will need to prove that their pay practices are fair and transparent. Sympa helps you prepare by centralising salary data, standardising review processes and ensuring every decision is traceable.

Adopting Sympa’s salary review tool today means being one step ahead of regulatory change, strengthening both compliance and employee trust.

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