SD Worx

by SD Worx · Payroll

European HR, pay and time platform serving tens of thousands of customers.

Updated August 2026 · By the ERP Research Editorial Team · Independent and vendor-neutral.

Works with: SAPWorkday
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.

Modules & capabilities

SD Worx covers 15 of 36 capabilities we track in this category (+1 partial)

42%

Automated payroll runs
Supported
Multi-country payroll runsInternational payroll consolidation across European jurisdictions
Core strength
Off-cycle and correction runs
Not evidenced
Retroactive pay calculations
Not evidenced
Garnishment management
Not evidenced
Gross-up calculations
Not evidenced

“Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.

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

SAPSD Connect: SD Worx Payroll Integrations

Certified marketplace app

Bi-directionalEmployee dataPayroll actuals

SAP Store listing (worksWith SAP Integration Suite) connecting SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central to SD Worx payroll.

Marketplace listing →

WorkdaySD Worx Global Payroll Connector

Certified marketplace app

Bi-directionalHR dataPayroll actualsLabor cost reporting

Certified Workday Global Payroll Cloud (GPC) partner connector; Workday exports HR data to SD Worx and imports payroll actuals.

Marketplace listing →

Connector details independently verified against vendor marketplaces and documentation; last checked 2026-08-11.

Pricing

Model

Quote-based

Free trial

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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