SMALL BUSINESS PAYROLL & HR SOLUTIONS
Small Business Payroll & HR, Made Simple
Get the right blend of managed payroll services, HR software and expert advice for your UK small business. Our solutions simplify admin, reduce risk and give you the confidence to focus on running and growing your company.
Payroll & HR solutions for every UK SME—from service providers to manufacturers, we’ve got you covered.
Simplifying Payroll & HR for Small Business
Managed Payroll Services for SMEs
Our UK payroll specialists manage your small business payroll with 99% accuracy — from payslips and tax to HMRC submissions, reporting, employee queries and auto-enrolment. Spend less time on payroll and more time growing your business.
Payroll & HR Software
Get a clear picture of your people with our small business HR software that works seamlessly with your payroll. Centralise employee data, track absences, manage documents and keep records up to date, all in one easy-to-use system that reduces admin and improves accuracy.
Payroll Advice & Consulting
We make tricky payroll topics simple. Get guidance on minimum wage compliance, new legislations, PBIK, salary sacrifice and holiday pay, plus support with audits and process reviews, helping your small business stay compliant, confident and in control.
Time & Attendance Software
Keep track of hours, shifts and absences with simple time and attendance tools designed for small businesses. Get clear, accurate data for payroll, reduce admin and give managers a quick, easy way to stay on top of scheduling.
Self-service Tools
mysdworx makes life easier for small businesses by giving employees simple, mobile access to payslips, HR documents, time-off requests and personal details from any device, anywhere. It reduces HR admin and back-and-forth while keeping your processes digital, secure and running smoothly.
Guiding your SME payroll & HR journey
Focus on your business goals while we help cut admin, simplify processes and give your SME confidence in payroll and HR.
Save time on everyday tasks
Reduce manual admin so you can focus on running and growing your business.
Feel confident in compliance
Stay on top of payroll rules with accurate processes that reduce risk and costly errors.
Get clearer oversight
See key payroll and HR information in one place, helping you stay organised and in control.
Support your people easily
Keep employees informed with simple access to what they need, and support on hand for any questions.
In-House Payroll Vs Managed Service
Which option is better for your SME? Learn about the differences between running your payroll in-house or using a managed payroll service.
Kirsty Boutwood,
Finance Manager
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.
Explore your options
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Small Business Payroll & HR FAQs
Small businesses should look for a provider with proven accuracy, strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and the ability to manage HMRC tasks, pensions and auto-enrolment reliably. It’s important to choose a partner who can demonstrate how their small business payroll system and HR software reduce errors, save time and simplify day-to-day admin.
Look for scalable services, transparent pricing and experience supporting UK SMEs. With SD Worx, you benefit from 99% payroll accuracy, robust compliance processes and a reliable team that understands the needs and pressures of growing businesses.
This depends on how involved you want to be in the process. Outsourcing is ideal if you want to save time and reduce risk by handing complex tasks to specialists, while payroll software suits businesses that prefer hands-on oversight with automation to support them. Many SMEs choose a combination of managed payroll service with HR software for maximum flexibility.
With SD Worx, you can tailor your approach and adjust it easily as your business evolves.
Yes. Even small teams benefit from having organised employee records, streamlined processes and fewer manual tasks. HR software helps manage absences, documents and everyday HR activity more efficiently, reducing errors and improving clarity. The key is choosing a system that’s simple, secure and easy to adopt.
SD Worx offers HR tools designed specifically for SMEs, giving you structure without unnecessary complexity.
When choosing a payroll provider, focus on accuracy, compliance, ease of use, scalability, transparent pricing and quality support. The right payroll system should minimise admin and give you confidence that every payroll run is delivered correctly. Look for proven experience with UK SMEs, strong knowledge of payroll legislation and the capability to handle HMRC tasks, pensions and auto‑enrolment reliably.
A good SME payroll partner should clearly show how they reduce errors, save time and support your growth. With SD Worx, you benefit from 99% payroll accuracy, established processes and a team that understands the needs and pressures of UK SMEs.
When you join SD Worx, you gain access to a centralised UK support team, a dedicated account manager and onboarding specialists to get you up and running smoothly. And support doesn’t stop there. You can reach us by phone, email or through our online portal, and our teams are trained in UK payroll and HR processes to give you reliable, accurate guidance whenever you need it.
Whether you’re using our small business payroll service, attendance tracking software or both, you’ll have expert support at every step, helping your SME run confidently and without disruption.
Yes. SD Worx is built to support you at every stage of growth. As your SME expands, you can add more of our capabilities, from core HR software and employee self-service to full HCM, Workforce Management, and Data & Insights tools.
Whether you're growing your workforce, opening new sites or adding more complex requirements, our solutions adapt without you needing to switch providers. We support organisations of all sizes and sectors across the UK and Europe, helping businesses navigate payroll, HR and workforce challenges with confidence. Take a look at some of our customer success stories to learn more about how we helped businesses just like yours.