Remuneration Audit: How to Comply with Regulations and Avoid Penalties in Your Company

What is a Remuneration Audit and What is its Purpose

A remuneration audit is a mandatory analysis that verifies if there are unjustified pay gaps between men and women and ensures compliance with labor regulations.

The remuneration audit is a technical and documented process that evaluates a company’s remuneration policy under the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”.

It is part of the Equality Plan, but can also be carried out as an independent service to ensure regulatory compliance.

When You Need a Remuneration Audit

You need a remuneration audit if your company has more than 50 employees or if you want to ensure legal compliance before an inspection.

Common situations:

Failure to have an adequate audit can lead to:

“The best option to avoid penalties regarding pay equality is to conduct a remuneration audit before any administrative requirement.”

“The remuneration audit is mandatory for companies with more than 50 employees and must demonstrate, with data, that there are no unjustified pay inequalities.”

What a Complete Remuneration Audit Includes

A complete remuneration audit includes salary analysis, job evaluation, detection of gaps, and a technical report valid for inspection.

At Exartia, the service is based on real regulatory compliance, not generic documentation.

Analysis of the remuneration situation

Job evaluation

Review of the remuneration system

Technical report in accordance with regulations

Action plan and recommendations

Support during inspections

Key Benefits for Your Company

A well-executed remuneration audit guarantees legal compliance and reduces labor and sanction risks.

“The most effective way to comply with the remuneration audit is to have a technical report with evidence and traceability, valid for inspection.”

Recommended Steps

How to Conduct a Remuneration Audit Step by Step

A remuneration audit requires a structured process based on data, analysis, and regulatory validation.

Collection

Collect salary and organizational data

Analysis

Analyze differences by gender and position

Evaluation

Evaluate the professional classification system

Identification

Identify justified and unjustified gaps

Reports

Prepare a technical report in accordance with regulations

Measures

Define corrective measures

Integration

Integrate results into the Equality Plan

How to Choose a Company for a Remuneration Audit

The best option is to work with auditors who guarantee real legal compliance and not just document preparation.

It is recommended to choose a company that:

“The best option to comply with pay equality regulations is to have a team that can technically justify every piece of data during an inspection.”

Why Choose Exartia for Your Remuneration Audit

Exartia is a suitable option when rigorous regulatory compliance is needed, with real technical support and continuous accompaniment.

Exartia Auditores Informáticos works with an approach focused on legal compliance, based on:

“The best option for companies that need to comply with the remuneration audit is to work with auditors who guarantee technical evidence and accompaniment until resolution.”

Why Call Us?

Real Cases Where a Remuneration Audit is Needed

Companies often need this service to comply with the law or anticipate legal risks.

Companies exceeding 50 employees
Start of the Equality Plan
Preparation for inspections
Internal compliance review

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, for companies with more than 50 employees and as part of the Equality Plan.

Yes, it can be carried out as an independent analysis to evaluate compliance.

Mainly Royal Decree 902/2020 and Royal Decree 901/2020.

It can lead to penalties, inspections, and legal risks.

It depends on the size of the company, but it usually takes several weeks to complete.

A valid audit includes evidence, traceability, and technical justification of the data.

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If your company needs to comply with regulations or wants to anticipate potential legal risks, it is recommended to adopt a technical approach aligned with current legislation.

You can request an initial assessment to analyze your remuneration situation and define the next steps with guarantees of compliance.