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Your European end-to-end solution partner

SD Worx is a leading provider of scalable, fully integrated HR & Payroll solutions, including time, pay, and HCM. Powered by local expertise and seamless technology, our mission is to keep your people supported and your business compliant.

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Message from our CEO

At SD Worx, we spark success at the heart of your business, so you and your people can thrive. We believe that success starts with People. Real success, that benefits work, life, and society.

Kobe Verdonck

CEO, SD Worx

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Our values

Our promise to you

We start with the customer. Always.

We focus on the people who rely on us most, united by a shared goal to create real customer impact and deliver support wherever and whenever it’s needed.

We stay proactive, always working ahead

We are always looking for new solutions and ways of working. This ensures a culture of preparation, where we anticipate and address challenges before they become problems. We help customers stay ahead of any complexities and challenges they may face. Our continuous support offers stability, instead of only responding when problems arise.

We build on our expertise.

We’re proud of our knowledge and hands-on experience, but don’t just rely on that. Even with over 80 years of experience, we're still developing our skills and understanding to improve the quality of our work. We are always growing our solutions and knowledge to help our customers succeed. In this highly regulated industry, we are at the forefront of new innovations and are trusted to solve organisations’ most complex problems.

We think European, act local.

We come together as an international team, bringing our unique experiences into one shared European identity. In staying connected to local cultures, we grow through our diversity and strengthen our collective impact. We offer our customers an unparalleled level of European insight: culturally, regulatorily and across markets. This allows us to operate on a broad European scale while remaining closely connected to local complexities and regulations.

We own how work works.

We align teams around the shared impact of our work. Our ownership and pride in what we do is reflected in the consistency and confidence of how we operate. We understand the role we play in people's working lives, building trust in a market where the stakes are high, We don't just deliver solutions. We take ownership of the real impact our work has on people’s lives.

Our impact

Built on trust, driven by integrity

Our commitment to trust and integrity is reflected in every relationship we build.

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Independent recognition

Our industry recognitions

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Our presence

SD Worx in the UK

For years, we've worked closely with businesses and organizations. These numbers reflect who we are and what we stand for.

99.9% Accuracy Rate

We're extremely proud to provide 99.9% accurate, compliant payroll service to our customers.

400+ employees

The UK teams consists of over 400 employees, with departments ranging from implementation, sales, marketing, product, IT and finance.

Expert Services

We deliver expert Managed and in-house Payroll, SAP solutions, HR & WFM solutions, along with advice and legislation support.

Accreditations

SD Worx is recognised by Everest as a Leader and Major Contender, featured by Gartner as a Representative Vendor, and rated a Leader by NelsonHall.

Local leadership

Our management team

Meet the people who lead our teams and drive our services in the UK, day in and day out.

Marc Powell

Marc Powell

UK Country Lead

Gary

Gary Hayes

Operations Director

Laura

Laura Miller

People Country Lead UK

Athar

Athar Rana

Transformation Director

Raj

Raj Nijhawan

SME Sales Director

Dane

Dane Herron

Go To Market Leader UK

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Matthew Corner

Head of Portfolio

James

James Archibald

Head of Products UK & Ireland

Olivia

Olivia Grafton

Senior Marketing Manager

Ben Royal

Benjamin Royal

Legal Business Partner , SD Worx

Locations

Our global presence

SD Worx operates in over 150 countries worldwide, with more than 80 offices across Europe and a strong global partner network.

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The history of SD Worx

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The beginning

SD Worx was founded in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1945. The company, then known as ‘Sociale Dienst’, was founded in the wake of the Second World War to support small businesses with payroll and social legislation.

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Latest

Reports

ESG

2025

Sustainability report

At SD Worx, ESG drives long-term value, resilience and trust for customers, people and society.

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Annual report

2025

Annual report 2025

This 2025 report shows how we drive change by strengthening our role in Europe’s world of work.

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Quarterly Updates

2026

Quarterly Updates Q1 2026

This quarterly update highlights our performance and key developments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SD Worx is a leading provider of HR & Payroll solutions, helping organisations manage people, processes, and compliance efficiently. The company also offers services and technology for payroll, workforce management, talent development, and HR analytics.

SD Worx operates across Europe and globally, serving customers in over 150 countries. Its core presence includes Belgium, the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and other European markets, as well as Mauritius.

SD Worx has offices in most major European cities, including Antwerp (HQ), Brussels, Mechelen, London, Manchester, Paris, Berlin, Rotterdam, Warsaw, Stockholm, and Barcelona, among others. 

SD Worx’s core values are customer experience, innovation, integrity, and collaboration. The company strives to deliver reliable solutions, embrace digital transformation, act responsibly, and work closely with clients and partners to create sustainable, people-centric HR & Payroll services.

SD Worx  is compliant with international standards such as ISO 27001 for information security and ISAE 3402 for service assurance. These certifications demonstrate its commitment to data protection and operational excellence.

SD Worx ensures compliance through strict adherence to GDPR and local labour laws, supported by certified processes and secure technology including regular audits, encryption, and robust data governance frameworks.