PAYROLL SOFTWARE
Smart, Secure Payroll Software
Give your team the tools to succeed with SD Worx cloud-based payroll platform. HMRC-recognised and award-winning, it’s built for accuracy, flexibility, and compliance—whether standalone or integrated with your wider HR system.
Payroll software built to support you
Designed with payroll professionals in mind—so you can process with confidence, save time, and support your people.
Compliance confidence
Always aligned with UK payroll laws using HMRC-recognised software that is regularly updated.
Save time every month
Automated tasks and workflows help your team work faster and reduce manual effort.
Built for accurate pay
Real-time calculations help avoid errors—get it right the first time, every time.
Secure online payroll software
Access payroll anywhere with secure, cloud-based tools designed for modern teams.
10K+
own HR experts
6M+
payslips processed monthly
80
years of expertise
Discover the power of our Payroll Software
Real-time payroll processing
No more waiting for month-end. With real-time payroll, pay and deductions are calculated continuously, so you always have the latest data when it’s time to run payroll.
Automated workflows that actually work
From pay adjustments to approvals and data checks, built-in workflows keep everything moving faster and with fewer mistakes. Automate routine tasks so your team can spend less time chasing data and more time adding value.
Unified HR and payroll software
Connect payroll with SD Worx HR and Workforce Management to create one powerful, end-to-end solution. Share data across systems to reduce admin, improve accuracy, and keep everything running smoothly without switching tools.
Everything in one app
Employees can view payslips, tax forms, and update personal details anytime through mysdworx—on mobile or desktop. Reduce payroll queries and admin with one connected, easy-to-use app.
Payroll insights that drive decisions
Access 150+ payroll reports and real-time dashboards to track costs, monitor compliance, and support strategic decisions. Whether you’re answering HMRC queries or planning ahead, our data and experts help you stay in control and make smarter business decisions.
Why online payroll software wins
Discover how cloud payroll systems helps reduce errors, stay compliant, and gives your team secure access anytime, anywhere.
SD Worx Payroll Features
Automated calculations
Handle tax, NI, pensions, and statutory pay with ease—automatically calculated in real time for every pay run.
Auto-enrolment ready
Easily manage workplace pensions with built-in auto-enrolment, contribution tracking, and provider integrations.
BACS-approved payments
Make accurate, on-time payments to employees, HMRC and third parties. Our BACS-approved process is secure and reliable. No third parties needed.
Support & training included
Access in-product help, walk-throughs, and expert training via SD Worx Academy—whenever you need it.
Seamless payroll & HR data syncs
Connect your HCM, WFM or ERP system or enter data directly. Our integrations allow workflows to ensure everything is set up right for smooth pay runs.
Helpful reminders & alerts
Get timely alerts and task reminders to keep payroll running smoothly and avoid delays or missed actions. E.g. new starters.
Neil Young,
HR Director
Accreditations and recognitions
We strive to lead the way in HR and payroll excellence across the UK. Below are a few of our recent acknowledgements.
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Payroll Software FAQs
Cloud-based payroll software is hosted online, allowing you to access, manage, and process payroll from any device with an internet connection. It eliminates the need for manual updates or on-premise servers, ensuring you're always using the most secure and up-to-date version. Cloud payroll improves accessibility, scalability, and business continuity, making it an ideal choice for modern payroll teams.
Instead of scrambling at month-end, real-time payroll updates as you go—pulling through new data, changes, or hours worked. You’ll always have the latest info ready, making pay day faster, more accurate, and a lot less stressful.
Yes! With our mysdworx app, your team can view payslips, tax forms, and update their own details from anywhere. No more chasing HR for copies or paperwork—it’s all secure, digital, and easy to use on desktop or mobile.
Yes. Security is built is incredibly important to us. Our software is ISO-certified, GDPR-compliant, and includes strong encryption and access controls. Your payroll data stays safe, so you and your team can focus on what you do best.
You get 150+ built-in payroll reports plus the option to have a reporting dashboards that give real-time insights. Whether you're tracking costs, checking compliance, or supporting finance teams, the right data is always at your fingertips—no need for complex spreadsheets. We also offer SD Worx Insights, which can help you make sense of your data as well as combine other important business information to help your business strategy.
The cost of payroll software depends on your business size, the features you need, and the level of support you’re after. We’ll work with you to understand your goals and tailor a solution that fits—whether you're a growing team or a complex enterprise. No guesswork, just the right setup for your needs.
Start by thinking about what matters most to your business—like ease of use, compliance, support, and integration with your other systems. Look for a provider with proven experience, secure technology, and flexibility to grow with you. At SD Worx, we combine trusted software with expert support, so you don’t have to choose between tech and service—you get both.
Yes. Our payroll software integrates seamlessly with leading HCM, ERP, time and attendance, and finance systems. This means data flows automatically across platforms—reducing manual work, minimising errors, and giving you a connected view of your workforce and costs. Whether you're using SD Worx tools or third-party software, we’ll make sure everything works together smoothly.