SD Worx
by SD Worx · Payroll
European HR, pay and time platform serving tens of thousands of customers.
- Works with
- SAP, Workday
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Quote-based
- Founded
- 1945
- Headquarters
- Antwerp, Belgium
Overview
SD Worx is a European provider of integrated HR, payroll, and time solutions, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. With over 80 years of experience and more than 10,000 HR professionals across European locations, the company delivers payroll and workforce solutions that combine local in-country expertise with a unified platform, serving tens of thousands of organizations.
SD Worx provides payroll processing with deep local compliance across many European countries, plus time and workforce management (including through its Protime subsidiary) and broader HR functions. Its mysdworx platform brings data, processes, and expertise together for employees, managers, and HR teams. The company combines software with managed payroll services and in-country specialists.
SD Worx is aimed primarily at organizations operating in Europe, from mid-sized companies to large multi-country enterprises that need payroll handled across multiple European jurisdictions with local statutory accuracy. It integrates with HR and finance systems including SAP and Workday.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel. Screenshots sourced from SD Worx.
Features & capabilities
Payroll Processing
Locally compliant payroll across Europe.
- Cloud-based payroll processing across multiple European countries
- Deep local statutory and tax compliance per country
- Managed payroll services with in-country specialists
- Automation to reduce manual errors and processing time
- International payroll consolidation across European jurisdictions
Time & Workforce Management
Scheduling and time tracking.
- Time recording and attendance
- Workforce scheduling via Protime subsidiary
- Leave and absence management
- Improved schedule quality and reduced planning time
Core HR
HR administration on a unified platform.
- Employee data management
- Manager and employee self-service via mysdworx
- HR analytics and reporting
- Reward and compensation support
Compliance & Security
Local compliance and data protection.
- Country-specific statutory compliance
- GDPR compliance
- Strong data security controls
- Local legislative monitoring and updates
Integrations
Connect to HR and finance systems.
- API integrations with HR and finance software
- Integration with SAP and Workday
- Data exchange with ERP/finance systems
- Connections across the SD Worx product suite
Common use cases
- A company operating across several European countries needing locally compliant payroll
- Consolidating European payroll under one provider with in-country expertise
- Combining payroll with time tracking and workforce scheduling
- Mid-sized to large European enterprises outsourcing payroll execution
- Maintaining statutory compliance across changing European labor regulations
- Integrating European payroll data with SAP or Workday
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Deep European footprint and 80+ years of payroll experience with strong in-country expertise
- Combines software, managed services, and workforce management (via Protime) in one group
- Large base of HR professionals across European locations
Considerations
- Primarily focused on Europe rather than truly global single-platform payroll
- Pricing is quote-based and not published
ERP integrations
Pricing
Pricing depends on countries, headcount, modules, and managed-service scope; not published. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant), with managed services
- Data residency
- EU
- Compliance
- ISO 27001, GDPR
- Mobile app
- Yes
- Languages
- English, Dutch, French, German, Multiple European
About the vendor
- Founded
- 1945
- Headquarters
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Employees
- ~10,000+
- Ownership
- Private
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SD Worx — frequently asked questions
Which regions does SD Worx serve?
SD Worx is focused on Europe, with subject-matter experts across roughly 30 European countries and managed payroll across multiple jurisdictions.
How many customers does SD Worx have?
SD Worx serves tens of thousands of organizations across Europe, ranging from SMEs to large enterprises.
Does SD Worx offer time and workforce management?
Yes. SD Worx provides time tracking and workforce scheduling, including through its Protime subsidiary.
Can SD Worx integrate with SAP?
Yes. SD Worx offers API integrations with HR and finance systems including SAP and Workday.
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