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Managed Payroll Services Across Europe

Multi-country payroll shouldn't keep you up at night. Get 99% accuracy and expert legal coverage in every market you operate in. Stay compliant across borders while your team focuses on growth—not payroll admin.

Payworx SD Worx

One partner. All countries. Seamless.

Unify payroll operations, compliance, and reporting across your European markets under one partner, one contract, one SLA.

Stay compliant with confidence

Local experts catch compliance risks early and unlock fiscal benefits you didn't know existed.

Control costs, reduce uncertainty

Turn payroll costs into one clear rate. No hidden fees, just full transparency and control.

Free up your team

Standardise operations across countries and redirect your people from admin to strategy and growth.

Scale without the growing pains

Expand or cut back across borders without hiring payroll staff. We flex with your business needs.

99% accuracy

payroll peace of mind

120+

countries supported globally

53% savings

with MPS. Smarter payroll.

How we support your payroll in Europe and beyond

Payworx  SD Worx

Simple, reliable payroll outsourcing

Consolidate your entire payroll landscape under one roof. Local experts simplify payroll from end to end. Access a global platform that handles data transfer, payroll calendars, service portals, reporting, and archiving—with a streamlined governance structure that keeps you in control.

Payworx SD Worx HCM

Integrated with your HCM

Maximise your HCM investment without extra localisation costs. Connect your existing system with SD Worx payroll and time solutions across all countries. Consolidate relevant data to gain better control, enriched insights, and eliminate the need to store sensitive payroll data locally.

Payworx SD Worx

Seamless time-to-payroll flow

Integrate SD Worx Time with global payroll for a smooth, automated process. Time and attendance data flows directly into payroll, with instant validations and early error detection—so you stay accurate, compliant, and in control across borders.

What to expect?

Global Payroll Platform

Stop juggling local systems. Run multi-country payroll from one place—plan, validate, and access outputs instantly with secure transfer.

Payroll Support by Local Experts

Gain peace of mind with in-country experts handling compliance, expats, split payrolls, and tax optimisation. Stay confident wherever you operate.

In Europe and beyond

Operate seamlessly across 26+ European countries and 120 worldwide through our trusted partner network. Geography never limits your business.

Global EOR Services

Hire talent anywhere without local entities. With SD Worx and G-P, onboard people fast with zero admin and full compliance guaranteed.

Payroll reporting and control

Get visibility and control without spreadsheet chaos. Track KPIs, SLAs, and costs through standardised reporting and global governance.

Data and insights

Turn payroll data into strategic insights. Access ready dashboards or export enriched payroll data into your BI tools for informed business decisions.

Accreditations & Recognitions

SD Worx is recognised by NelsonHall for our strong payroll capabilities and ongoing investment in international expansion.

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Simplify payroll

Struggling with multi-country payroll? From your first international hire to enterprise-scale operations, we’ll help you stay compliant and in control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Managing payroll across multiple countries is complex. Each employee must be paid according to local laws and regulations.
How you organise it depends on:

✔ Resources available to manage payroll
✔ Need for a central overview of headcount and costs
✔ Whether you want to keep trusted local partners

Finding the right approach for your business shouldn't be guesswork. Let's discuss your global payroll needs—book a free consultation today.

Hiring abroad often requires a local entity—but not always. Employer of Record (EOR) services make global hiring simple and compliant. Through our partnership with Globalisation Partners, you can hire fast without setting up a legal entity. We handle payroll compliance while G-P supports the EOR lifecycle.

Not necessarily. Many businesses expanding abroad don’t have local payroll teams. Partnering with SD Worx means your central team can manage global payroll efficiently and compliantly—without the complexity.

All data is securely hosted in Europe, meeting strict data protection standards. Your sensitive information is safeguarded to the highest level.

According to several Global Payroll Complexity Indexes, which apply different criteria to assess complexity,France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Poland rank among the most challenging.

Our latest research, HR & Payroll Pulse 2025, shows that more than one in three employers in Italy, France, and Belgium cite “ensuring payroll accuracy and managing payroll errors” as their biggest challenge. The UK and Croatia face similar issues: over one-third of employers struggle not only with payroll accuracy but also with compliance and adapting to evolving labor laws.

If you operate in just a few countries, local software might work, but it’s not scalable. Our global platform integrates with local engines, automates data flow, and ensures compliance without juggling multiple systems.

In most cases, a national insurance number will be required—but this varies by country and situation. Our guide Hiring Abroad provides a step-by-step plan for each country. To ensure full compliance and avoid costly mistakes, we recommend partnering with a global payroll provider like SD Worx.

The right payroll provider depends on your specific needs, such as countries in scope, workforce size, and pay specifications.
Key questions to consider:

  • Will you work with one global provider or several regional ones?
  • Do they need proprietary payroll engines, or can they partner locally?
  • Should you opt for a single global engine or local integrations?

There’s a lot to consider, but we can guide you in the right direction. Book a free consultation today.