Two Major Employer Compliance Portals go Live

December has brought two major compliance developments that all employers need to be aware of. Both the 2025 Gender Pay Gap Reporting Portal and the MyFutureFund Auto Enrolment Employer Portal are now officially open. These systems introduce important reporting and registration requirements that employers should address without delay.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting Portal Now Open

 The new Gender Pay Gap online reporting portal has gone live; however, access is currently limited to a selected group of larger employers as part of a phased rollout. All employers with 50 or more employees will still be required to report in 2025, but full portal access for the wider cohort has not yet been enabled. Once opened to all eligible employers, the portal will be used to upload gender pay gap calculations and the required narrative statement, including the measures being taken to reduce any identified gaps. In the meantime, employers without access to the portal, should publish their report on their own company website.

MSS The HR People supports employers with:

• Data auditing and corrections
• Pay gap calculations
• Narrative drafting
• Full submission preparation including portal upload

The reporting deadline for 2025 Gender Pay Gap submissions was 30^th November. If, for any reason, your company has not yet completed or submitted its report, do not panic.

Our team can support you to finalise your calculations, prepare your narrative and ensure your reporting obligations are met as quickly as possible.

New Auto Enrolment Employer Portal Now Live

The Government has now opened the MyFutureFund Employer Portal, the first operational step in the national Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings System: https://employer.myfuturefund.ie/

Employers are required to register through this portal and begin preparing for the enrolment of eligible employees once the Auto Enrolment system goes live on 1^st January 2026. This includes confirming organisational details, checking payroll readiness and ensuring employee data is complete.

Auto Enrolment will introduce mandatory employer contributions for eligible employees, so understanding costs and processes early is essential.
 
What Employers Should Do Now

To stay ahead of these new requirements, employers should prioritise:

• Finalising GPG calculations and narrative preparation
• Verifying payroll and HR data for accuracy
• Registering with the MyFutureFund Employer Portal
• Assessing the financial impact of Auto Enrolment
• Updating internal policies and communication plans for employees

How MSS The HR People Can Help

We offer full end-to-end support for both obligations including:

• Gender Pay Gap reporting
• Auto Enrolment readiness and implementation
• HR compliance audits
• Policy updates and employee communications

• Auto Enrolment readiness assessments
• Payroll compatibility checks
• Cost modelling and budgeting support
• Guidance on employer registration and compliance

With both portals now open, early preparation will help avoid unnecessary pressure and ensure organisations enter 2026 fully compliant and confident.

If you would like support with Gender Pay Gap reporting or Auto Enrolment preparation, our HR Partners are ready to assist.



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