"Ben was always there - on the phone, on Teams, on email. He held our hand through the whole process. That gave us the confidence we needed to know we were doing things right."
- Abdul Hoque, Group Payroll Manager, Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland
Leonardo Hotels
Sectors
Retail & Tourism
Solution Types
Payroll Software
Company Types
1,001 - 2,500
Leonardo Hotels Enhances Irish Payroll Efficiency with MegaPay and Workday Integration.
Leonardo Hotels is a leading hospitality brand operating across the UK and Ireland, with a growing footprint and a strong commitment to operational excellence. With a workforce of over 500 employees in Ireland alone, Leonardo Hotels needed a payroll solution that could keep pace with its dynamic, multi-location operations and integrate seamlessly with its HR systems.
The Challenge
Before partnering with SD Worx Ireland, Leonardo Hotels faced significant complexity in its payroll and HR systems. Following a series of acquisitions, the company was juggling multiple legacy platforms, along with numerous payroll, HR and time and attendance systems. This spread of services created inefficiencies, compliance risks, and a heavy administrative burden for the payroll staff.
The Solution
To unify its HR and payroll operations, and ensure timely and efficient payroll every month, Leonardo Hotels selected Workday for HR and SD Worx’s MegaPay for Irish payroll. The integration between MegaPay and Workday was a key factor in the decision, enabling a streamlined, end-to-end payroll process.
Despite a tight timeline and the complexity of running parallel implementations in both the UK and Ireland, the project went live successfully in April 2025. SD Worx provided exceptional support throughout the implementation. Special recognition was given to Ben Slater, whose hands-on approach, responsiveness, and deep understanding of payroll made a significant impact.
Key Benefits of the Partnership
- Seamless Workday Integration: Payroll data flows directly from Workday to MegaPay, reducing manual input and errors.
- Real-Time Net Pay Calculation: A standout feature of MegaPay is the ability to instantly view gross-to-net pay, helping the team validate changes on the spot.
- Enhanced Visibility: The team can now audit pay data more effectively, reducing disputes and improving trust.
- Simplified ROS Connectivity: Integration with Revenue Online Service (ROS) has reduced processing time from over an hour to just seconds.
- User-Friendly Payslips: Employees appreciate the clarity of MegaPay’s payslips, which are branded and easy to understand.
We used to get questions about payslips all the time. Since moving to MegaPay, we haven’t had a single query. That says it all.
Payroll & Hospitality: A Critical Connection
When working in an industry where staff are paid at different intervals, making sure that everyone is paid on time and the correct amount is a simple requirement for a smooth and functional workplace. In this, MegaPay has proven its worth as a valuable partner.
"If an employee isn’t paid correctly, they don’t say ‘my manager didn’t approve my hours’ - they say, ‘payroll didn’t pay me.’ In hospitality, payroll is the heartbeat of the business. When it works, everything else flows."
- Abdul Hoque
Recommendation
Leonardo Hotels would confidently recommend MegaPay to other companies, particularly in the hospitality sector.
"As our payroll system for Ireland, MegaPay works perfectly. The integration with Workday is strong, and the connection to ROS is seamless. I’d absolutely recommend it to other businesses."
-Abdul Hoque
Looking Ahead
Leonardo Hotels is continuing to explore further enhancements with SD Worx, including unlocking more advanced reporting capabilities within MegaPay. This will empower the payroll team to generate deeper insights and respond more quickly to business queries, helping to drive smarter decision-making across the organisation.
Ready to transform your hospitality payroll?
Leonardo Hotels isn’t the only hospitality leader benefiting from SD Worx’s payroll expertise - Dalata Hotel Group also trusts us to deliver seamless, compliant payroll across Ireland. Whether you’re managing multiple locations, navigating complex pay structures, or integrating payroll with other HR systems, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to explore how SD Worx Ireland can support your payroll transformation!
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