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Introduction
Legend has it that somewhere in the dark chambers of Brussels, a fearsome decree is being forged … the EU Pay Transparency Directive! 😨 Word on the street is it will scrutinise every salary, compare every role, and leave no spreadsheet unturned. HR professionals everywhere are clutching their coffee mugs a little tighter. What to do, oh what to do?
It’s ... actually not that bad, 😅 especially if you're a fan of fair pay, transparency, and smart people practices. Here's all you need to know for now:
The directive has actually been around since 7th June, 2023, and EU Member States have until 7th June 2026 to transpose it into national law.
In short, it pressures organisations to ensure that their employees doing similar work are paid fairly, with clear structures and accessible reporting, while shining a light on pay gaps, standardising roles, and making sure that everyone gets a fair slice of the cake. 🍰
Employers will need to gear up now so they’re not caught off guard.
Sure, it’s a lot of work—auditing roles, aligning salaries, documenting everything—but it’s worth it. And what’s more, here at Shireburn, we've got your back! ☂️
Introducing JET: Indigo’s Job Evaluation Tool 🤖
JET is Indigo’s answer to the challenges of fair, structured, and transparent job evaluation. Designed with HR users in mind, it empowers you to evaluate occupations, set criteria, and group roles into categories, all in a way that’s consistent, defensible, and aligned with EU pay transparency standards.
How about a quick tour? 😀
📣 Note: Like all good things that take time, JET is rolling out in phases; with the first release to our clients launched on 17th November, 2025. As new features become available, our documentation for it continues to evolve.
✨ For a front-row seat to updates, best-practice guidance, and tutorials that make navigating JET a breeze, be sure to keep an eye on and bookmark:
📋 Our regular release notes.
🖱️ The JET article collection (click below!).
The Main Screens of JET
The Evaluation Profile Tab
Define your company’s profile and set up evaluation criteria. This is where the foundations of fair and evidence-based job evaluation are laid.
The Occupation Evaluation Tab
Evaluate jobs one by one manually or using AI, track progress, and generate scores that feed into pay decisions.
Occupation Categories Tab
Group similar-value occupations into categories to ensure consistent pay ranges and support reporting under EU rules.
Upcoming Reports and Utilities
Keep track of progress, review AI-generated recommendations, and generate insights for compliance and benchmarking.
Acquiring JET
JET is immediately available to all HR Advantage clients. Once an HR Advantage subscription is activated or renewed, access is automatically granted to the Payroll Administrator, who can then assign the permissions listed below to the right colleagues, based on their responsibilities.
Permission Setup
Permission Name | What It Affects | Allowed Actions |
HR_JobEvaluationProfile | The company profile (Evaluation Profile tab) | View | Create | Edit |
HR_JobEvaluationCriteria | The job evaluation criteria (sections, factors, options, and weightings | manual & AI) | View | Create | Edit | Delete |
HR_JobEvaluationScore | Occupation evaluation / scoring (manual & AI) | View | Score | Update | Reset |
HR_JobEvaluationOccupationCategories | Occupation categories score ranges and reasoning | View | Create | Edit | Delete |
📖 Get Started: