Gender Pay Gap Reporting: New Rules for Irish Business in June 2025 

From June 2025, organisations in Ireland with over 50 employees must report on their Gender Pay Gap for the first time. This change is part of the next phase of the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021. 

To support your business through this important compliance update, Alkimii offers an easy-to-use Gender Pay Gap report, available in the People Reports. 

What Is the Gender Pay Gap? 

The Gender Pay Gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across your workforce, expressed as a percentage of men’s earnings. It does not reflect unequal pay for equal work, which is already prohibited by law - it highlights broader pay imbalances due to role distribution, seniority levels, and progression opportunities. 

According to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, organisations must report: 

• The mean and median hourly pay gap
• Bonus pay gaps
• Pay quartiles (i.e. proportion of men and women in each pay band)

• Gaps in temporary and part-time employee earnings  

• Explanatory notes or contextual narratives (optional but recommended) 

Who Needs to Report and When? 

This reporting legislation was introduced gradually: 

• 2022: Businesses with 250+ employees 

• 2024: Businesses with 150+ employees 

• June 2025: Now includes businesses with 50+ employees 

Each organisation must select a ‘snapshot date’ in June. The Gender Pay Gap report is based on payroll data from the 12-month period preceding this date, and the data must be published within six months of the snapshot date on your website. 

You can review the official guidance and updated regulations here: 

• Gender Pay Gap Reporting: June 2025 

How to Generate Your Gender Pay Gap Report in Alkimii 

Already an Alkimii user? To make compliance easier, we’ve built a dedicated report directly into the Alkimii People Reports section. 

Step-by-Step Instructions: 

• Open the menu in Alkimii
• Search for “People Reports”
• Click the People tab
• Scroll to Gender Pay Gap
• Select your reporting date range
• Click Generate to view and download your report 

💡 You can choose from preset or custom date ranges. Some reports provide snapshots as of today, while others allow for full-year selection. 

 
🔐 Access depends on your permission level. If you need help, contact Customer Success here. 

Gender Pay Gap Reporting Checklist 

Here’s a practical checklist to help your team get started: 

✅ Determine if your organisation employs 50 or more people 
✅ Read the official gov.ie guidance 
✅ Set your snapshot date in June 
✅ Ensure you have the correct report access in Alkimii 
✅ Use Alkimii to download your Gender Pay Gap report 
✅ Review figures with HR and senior leadership 
✅ Draft a narrative or explanatory note (e.g. recruitment/retention efforts, progression policies, etc.) 
✅ Publish the report on your website and make it accessible to employees and the public 
✅ Retain published reports for at least 3 years 

Why a Narrative Matters 

While the numbers offer transparency, the Government also encourages companies to include a written explanation to provide context. This can highlight: 

• Structural reasons behind gaps 

• Actions you’re taking to reduce them 

• Progress made year-over-year 

Including a narrative shows accountability and progress - and helps your organisation communicate your values to staff, stakeholders, and the public. 

Supporting HR Teams with Smarter Tools 

Our goal at Alkimii is to make people management easier for busy hospitality leaders. By simplifying compliance processes, you can stay focused on what matters most building strong teams and excellent guest experiences. 

Whether it’s generating a payroll summary, tracking training hours, or reporting on your workforce data, the People Reports section in Alkimii gives you the power to make smart, compliant decisions - quickly. 

Learn More 

Need more details?  

• For existing Alkimii users, please reach out to our Customer Success team here. 

• Looking to implement Alkimii and avail of these reports? Request a demo here! 

This blog post is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or professional advice. While Alkimii aims to keep content accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Organisations should consult their legal or compliance advisors regarding specific obligations under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 and related regulations.