JD Classification and Pay Transparency Kit
Define the role once and use that information for hiring, pay, and postings. Build the job description around essential functions and review exempt or non-exempt classification against the three tests.
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EU readiness pack
EU Job Posting Pay Range Pack
Prepare EU job postings with pay ranges you can explain. Build each range using objective criteria, choose the right wording for the ad, and brief your recruiter. Track each posting through the final readiness check, all in one pack.
Use the free Pay Transparency Readiness Scorecard to review your ranges, job architecture, postings, and internal equity against the jurisdictions you select. It includes seventeen questions.
$89
- One-time purchase. Editable files.
- Your download link appears on the confirmation screen and in your receipt. No account needed.
- Request a full refund within 30 days with one email.
- Licensed for one company's internal HR use. Resale and redistribution are not permitted. Read the license.
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Add a one hour Setup Session, $149
Bring your purchased tool and the situation you are working through. A TrueStep HR practitioner will help you set the inputs, make the first decisions, and identify a practical next step.
See the Setup Session →Where to start
Build one pay range in the Range Builder.
Copy the posting line directly from the Range Builder and keep a clear record of how you set the range.
DecisionHire someone, Set pay and raises
IndustryCross-industry
Files6 PDF guides, 1 Word document, 1 Excel workbook
ReviewRead our published standard for how we develop our tools, and what we cover for their scope and limits.
Research and standardsRelated reference note: The EU Pay Transparency Directive
Fit
Is this the right fit for your work?
A good fit
- You need to hire someone in the European Union and post the role with a pay range.
- You want editable Word and Excel files that stay with your organization.
- You or a manager will run the process and want a clear sequence to follow.
When to consider another option
- For advice on how a rule applies in one country or to one worker, consult qualified local counsel.
- For help running the process, explore our advisory services.
What is inside
Every file in the download, by name.
Taken from the kit’s own Start Here guide, so what you see here is what you open after checkout.
PDF · readStart Here: a guide to every file and the order to use them.
PDF · readQuick Reference: the whole workbook on one page, including what each tab does, what to enter, and how to read the result.
PDF · readTemplates and Scripts
Excel · usePay Range Posting Workbook: the tracker. Includes a Posting Tracker with a readiness check, a Range Builder that generates the posting line, a documentation record, a readiness audit, and definitions.
PDF · readTrueStep HR Product License: what you may and may not do with your purchased files.
PDF · readUsing This Workbook in Google Sheets: how to upload the file and what to check afterward.
PDF · readPay Range Posting Playbook: the guide. Covers the four hiring rules, a five-step method for building a defensible range, recruiter scripts, manager alignment, and a candidate FAQ.
Word · editTemplates and Scripts: the working documents. A posting checklist, the approval workflow, recruiter scripts, a manager worksheet, a candidate FAQ, and ready-to-use posting language.
How to use it
Your first 15 minutes
Follow these 5 steps to prepare the posting, check its readiness, and record the basis for the pay range on Range Documentation.
Start with the Playbook (PDF). It explains the four rules and how to build a pay range using objective criteria.
In the Workbook, use the Range Builder to set and document the pay range. Then copy the posting line into your job ad.
Fill in the Templates (Word) for the role: the checklist, the approval block, the recruiter scripts, the manager worksheet, and the FAQ.
Track every posting on the Posting Tracker. Ready to post turns green only when the range is approved, the pay-history question is removed, the wording is gender-neutral, and the recruiter is briefed.
Document the basis for the range on Range Documentation. Complete the Readiness Audit for every country where you hire.
Before you buy
Questions about your purchase
Find details about file formats, delivery, licensing, and refunds.
What exactly do I receive?
You receive 6 PDF guides, 1 Word document, and 1 Excel workbook, all named in the What is inside section above. This is a one time purchase, delivered as a download, not a subscription.
Are these the real screenshots?
Yes. The first image shows the file set, and the second and third show actual pages from the current download.
Can I use the files in my business?
Yes. You can edit and brand the Word document, fill in the Excel workbook, and read or print the PDF guides for your own internal operations.
What if I need help applying it?
For help implementing this tool, book a one hour Setup Session for $149. For broader HR support, advisory begins with a short request and a written scope at truestephr.com/pages/advisory. For legal questions, consult qualified counsel.
How do I get the files?
Right after payment, your download link appears on the confirmation screen and again in your email receipt. All files arrive as one ZIP. No account is needed.
What do I need to open them?
You can use Word and Excel, LibreOffice on a computer, or Google Docs and Google Sheets in a browser. The alternatives are free. Any PDF reader opens the guides. See download help.
What if it is not right for us?
Email support@truestephr.com within 30 days for a full refund. No form or explanation is required. The full terms are in the refund policy.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general HR information and a working method. Where a decision turns on the law in your country, use qualified local counsel. See what we cover, and what we do not.
Who may use the files?
One license covers the internal HR work of one legal entity. You may edit the files, brand them, and issue them to your employees. Consultants and groups with several entities need the extended license. See the license.
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