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Last updated: March 2026

SD Worx Payroll overview

What is SD Worx Payroll?

In search of the perfect way to modernise your organisation’s payroll? SD Worx offers powerful cloud-based payroll technology and services that deliver better compliance and significantly lower costs.

We achieve this by simplifying and automating complex payroll requirements, resulting in higher payroll accuracy, valuable payroll-related insights and even more efficient payroll processes. But it’s not just our technology that makes us stand out; our people are industry experts who are passionate about bringing real value to our customers.

Trusted, proven expertise

• SD Worx handles 5,000,000+ payslips per month and serves a client base of 76,000+ employers.

• We offer proprietary payroll engines in 9 countries

• Our payroll experts are experienced in every industry, from retail and manufacturing to the nonprofit and public sectors.

• We are backed by 75 years of experience and a strong position in every market.

Services tailored to your business needs

• Solutions for employers of one to one million employees.

• Tailored payroll services, from SaaS or managed payroll services to comprehensive payroll services.

• Comprehensive payroll outsourcing that offers market-leading payroll software delivered by exceptional payroll professionals.

• Backed by in-country experts who speak your language.

• Options for international growth – from hiring your first employee abroad and expanding into surrounding countries to a truly global payroll solution.

Flexible and technology-enabled solutions

• Configurable and scalable cloud-based payroll software, from local best-of-breed to ERP-based solutions.

• Seamless integration with leading HR platforms, absences, time and attendance systems, and more.

• Employee and manager self-service through the SD Worx Assistant empowers your people to perform administrative tasks themselves through a single app and boosts the employee experience.

• Dynamic mobile payslips enable your people to access their payslips at any time on any device.

• A range of powerful payroll reports based on real-time data, unlocking accurate reporting and forecasting at any moment.

Compliant, accurate payroll

• Legal compliance is guaranteed by the rules embedded in our payroll software and personal advice delivered by local experts.

• Expert local consulting services on a wide range of payroll-related topics, such as reward, tax, benefits, legal, and more.

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SD Worx Payroll reviews

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  • Likelihood to recommend0.67/10
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SD Worx Payroll's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from SD Worx Payroll users:

Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Activity tracking
Alerts/Notifications
API
Attendance management
Attendance tracking
Benefits management
Calendar management
Career development

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Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Activity tracking
Alerts/Notifications
API
Attendance management
Attendance tracking
Benefits management
Calendar management
Career development
Check printing
Compensation management
Customizable reports
Data import/export
Direct deposit
Document management
Document storage
Employee database
Employee management
Employee onboarding
Employee portal
Employee profiles
Employee time tracking
Expense tracking
Leave tracking
Multi-Country
Onboarding
Payroll management
Payroll outsourcing
Payroll reporting
Real-Time reporting
Reminders
Reporting & statistics
Self service portal
Sick leave tracking
Tax compliance
Third-Party integrations
Time off requests
Timer
Timesheet management
Time tracking
Vacation/Leave tracking
Wage garnishment

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SD Worx Payroll support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
Phone Support

Training options

In Person
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