SD Worx press room

The leading European HR and payroll solutions provider SD Worx is launching a book to share its experiences of recent strong growth with the wider public. At the request of customers, CEO Kobe Verdonck and Chief HR Officer Bruce Fecheyr-Lippens have documented their experiences in a fast-growing European environment. Against the backdrop of SD Worx’s rapid European growth, the authors describe in six chapters the transition from a traditional corporate structure to a dynamic impact culture. They demonstrate how organisations can only truly realise their strategy when people feel engaged, are given the space to take responsibility and can work together towards a clear, shared goal.

Nearly six in ten employers (57%) plan to outsource both payroll software and services to an external provider within the next three years. Today, 50% already do so, up from 45% in 2024, confirming that payroll outsourcing is on the rise. More than four in ten employers (44%) already use Managed Payroll Services (MPS), compared to 35% in 2024, combining external software with partial support from external experts. Around 6% fully outsource payroll today, while one in ten expects to do so within three years. These findings come from new research by the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider SD Worx, based on a survey of 5,936 HR managers and 16,500 employees across sixteen European countries.

datascalehr, the context layer for global HCM data, today announced a strategic partnership with SD Worx, the leading European HR & payroll solutions provider. As part of this collaboration, SD Worx will embed datascalehr’s AI tools and AI-ready data infrastructure into its delivery model to further reduce the time, cost, and complexity of HR and payroll implementations across Europe.

SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR and payroll solutions, has appointed Ruud van Galen as Managing Director SD Worx SAP Solutions, effective 1 April 2026. Ruud will report to Gille Sebrechts, Executive Vice President at SD Worx.

Just over half (51%) of European HR professionals consider workforce planning to be a high priority in 2026. Ensuring that there are enough staff to get the work done and being able to plan more efficiently are high on the agenda. This seems to contrast with the rise of automation and AI. A quarter of HR professionals (26%) cite these technological developments as the very reason for focusing more strongly on workforce planning. Another striking finding is that organisations are increasingly looking at skills and competencies rather than job titles when hiring staff. This is according to new research by European HR solutions provider SD Worx, which surveyed 5,936 HR managers and 16,500 employees in sixteen European countries.

SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR and payroll solutions, has acquired Codeas S.r.l. STP, a fast‑growing payroll and labour consultancy company based in Concorezzo, Milan. 

SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider, has released its quarterly update reviewing the fourth quarter of 2025. The period shows solid revenue performance, strong cash generation and continued investment in AI driven solutions and digital innovation. 

SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider, reported strong financial results for 2025. Consolidated revenues rose by 10.7% to EUR 1.307 billion. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased to EUR 271.2 million (+16.5%). The consolidated net result surpassed EUR 100 million for the first time, reaching EUR 101.4 million last year (+6.9%). This solid performance enables SD Worx to continue investing in scalable digital and AI platforms and compliant, high-quality solutions for customers across Europe.

SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR and payroll solutions, announces the acquisition of Paie & RH Solutions. This fast growing French payroll outsourcing specialist is also one of the earliest adopters and shareholders of Yeap, France’s most modern cloud native payroll technology. With this transaction, SD Worx expands its presence in the French SME and midmarket segment and reinforces its longterm strategy of offering modern, scalable payroll and HR solutions across Europe.

SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR & payroll solutions, has appointed Alessia Rigoni as Managing Director of SD Worx Italy. She reports directly to Patrick Barazzoni, Executive Vice President DACH, Nordics, CEE and Adriatic, and will oversee the growth and operations of SD Worx Italy

SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider, has been awarded the Silver rating by EcoVadis. This recognition marks a substantial advancement in the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. EcoVadis is the globally recognised authority in corporate sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across four critical dimensions: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. 

SD Worx, the leading European HR and payroll solutions provider, has acquired a majority stake in Labour Consulting S.r.l., a payroll and labour consultancy company based in Reggio Emilia and Parma, Italy. The acquisition further strengthens SD Worx’s footprint in Italy, adding deep local expertise and a solid customer base. The management will remain actively involved, ensuring continuity for customers and employees.