Dear Customer
At the heart of the company's activities is the customer. SD Worx focuses on listening, empathizing, and working to understand and meet customer needs to find solutions that contribute to their success.
Your European end-to-end solution partner
SD Worx is a leading provider of scalable, fully integrated HR & Payroll solutions, including time, pay, and HCM. Powered by local expertise and seamless technology , our mission is to keep your people supported and your business compliant.
Message from our CEO
At SD Worx, we spark success at the heart of your business, so you and your people can thrive. We believe that success starts with People. Real success, that benefits work, life, and society
Our promise to you
Commitment drives us forward
The company takes ownership of its work, is dedicated to delivering results, and sets boundaries to stick to its promises.
The road is open
SD Worx encourages a forward-thinking mindset by constantly looking for new perspectives and innovating. This passion for learning keeps clients ahead of the game.
We believe in each other
This value emphasizes building real connections by trusting in colleagues, keeping dialogue open, and working together to find solutions.
One for all, all for one
This principle highlights the idea that everyone is part of a single, unified team. The success of clients is the company's success, and talent is shared across the organization
Built on trust and integrity
95K+
customers worldwide
26
countries served globally
80
years of expertise
10K+
in-house HR experts
Our industry recognitions
We deliver top HR & Payroll solutions, earning recognition for innovation, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
SD Worx in Ireland
100 + Employees
SD Worx Ireland employs a growing team across management, sales, marketing, finance, and IT, supporting clients throughout the Irish market.
2 Offices
SD Worx Ireland has offices in Wicklow and Limerick, providing local expertise and on-the-ground support to organisations country wide.
Product Offering
SD Worx Ireland offers MegaPay payroll software and managed payroll services for SMEs to large enterprises, combining technology with local expertise.
Trusted Payroll
Powering growth, SD Worx Ireland supports 450+ customers, processes 525,000+ payslips monthly, and serves 20% of Corporate Ireland.
Our management team
Eimear Byrne
Managing Director
Amanda Sadlier
People Leader
Breda O'Kelly
Outsourced Payroll Manager
Jeroen Lembrechts
Financial Controller
Paul O'Grady
Information and Security Manager
Stephanie Faller
In-House Legal Counsel
Rob Norton
Head of CET Ireland
Nick Delany
Product Manager/ Architect
Our global presence
SD Worx operates in over 150 countries worldwide, with more than 80 offices across Europe and a strong global partner network.
The history of SD Worx
1945
The beginning
SD Worx was founded in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1945. The company, then known as ‘Sociale Dienst’, was founded in the wake of the Second World War to support small businesses with payroll and social legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions
SD Worx is a leading provider of HR & Payroll solutions, helping organisations manage people, processes, and compliance efficiently. The company also offers services and technology for payroll, workforce management, talent development, and HR analytics.
SD Worx operates across Europe and globally, serving customers in over 150 countries. Its core presence includes Belgium, the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and other European markets, as well as Mauritius.
SD Worx has offices in most major European cities, including Antwerp (HQ), Brussels, Mechelen, London, Manchester, Paris, Munich, Rotterdam, Warsaw, Stockholm, and Barcelona, among others.
SD Worx’s core values are customer experience, innovation, integrity, and collaboration. The company strives to deliver reliable solutions, embrace digital transformation, act responsibly, and work closely with clients and partners to create sustainable, people-centric HR & Payroll services.
SD Worx is compliant with international standards such as ISO 27001 for information security and ISAE 3402 for service assurance. These certifications demonstrate its commitment to data protection and operational excellence.
SD Worx ensures compliance through strict adherence to GDPR and local labour laws, supported by certified processes and secure technology including regular audits, encryption, and robust data governance frameworks.
The SD Worx management team is made up of leaders spearheading strategy, operations, technology, and customer success. SD Worx is led by CEO Kobe Verdonck and supported by experts in HR, finance, and innovation, driving the company’s vision to deliver world-class payroll and HR solutions globally.
Founded in 1945 in Antwerp, SD Worx began as a payroll service provider and has grown into a global HR & Payroll solutions leader. Through SD Worx's history, it has expanded through innovation and acquisitions, offering integrated technology platforms and services to support progressing workforce needs.
SD Worx integrates sustainability into its operations by reducing carbon emissions, promoting diversity, and supporting ethical business practices. Other SD Worx ESG initiatives include energy-efficient offices, digital solutions to minimise paper use, and programs that encourage employee well-being and inclusion.
SD Worx provides payroll processing, HR administration, workforce management, talent development, and analytics solutions. Its services also include cloud-based platforms, outsourcing options, and compliance support, helping businesses streamline HR processes to increase employee engagement.