SD Worx acquires Deutsche Personalmanagement AG and strengthens presence in Germany
November 13, 2026
SD Worx, the leading European partner for HR, Pay & Time solutions, has agreed to acquire Deutsche Personalmanagement AG (DPM), a German specialist in payroll services and workforce management headquartered in Dessau-Rosslau. The acquisition strengthens SD Worx’s position in Germany’s SME and mid-market payroll segment.
Founded in 2016, DPM serves more than 500 customers across manufacturing, automotive, services, and public- and private-sector organisations in Germany. Its offering combines payroll services with workforce management solutions, including time & attendance and access control. The company employs 20 people and processes around 11,500 payslips per month.
The acquisition supports SD Worx’s growth strategy in Germany by adding DPM’s established customer base and local expertise. DPM will continue to operate from Dessau-Rosslau under the leadership of Nico Nitsche, with customers retaining their trusted contacts and the reliable services they rely on today. Looking ahead, they will benefit from continued innovation and gain access to SD Worx’s payroll technology and broader HR, Pay & Time offering.
Nico Nitsche, founder of DPM, says: “Joining SD Worx opens an exciting new chapter for DPM. We have built our company on close customer relationships, payroll expertise and reliable service. SD Worx gives us a strong European home for our next stage of growth, while enabling us to continue supporting our customers and employees.”
SD Worx was advised by act legal on Legal and by AC Christes on Finance and Tax. The seller was advised by wuertenberger Legal.
Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.
About Deutsche Personalmanagement AG
Deutsche Personalmanagement (DPM) AG is a German HR services company headquartered in Dessau-Rosslau. Founded in 2016, it serves more than 500 customers and processes around 11,500 payslips per month. DPM provides payroll services and workforce management solutions, including time & attendance and access control, alongside related HR process management and IT services.
About SD Worx
SD Worx is the leading European HR, Pay and Time partner, helping organisations run the essential processes that employers and their people rely on every day, from paying employees correctly to managing time, data and compliance across the employee lifecycle.
As the backbone of work, SD Worx brings together technology, expertise and service delivery in one integrated solution. This allows organisations across Europe to manage HR, Pay and Time in a consistent and reliable way, supported by local knowledge in each market and a strong European presence. The solutions create room to grow and are designed to support day-to-day operations, giving organisations confidence.
SD Worx supports more than 100,000 organisations, pays over 6 million employees each month and achieved revenues of EUR 1.3 billion in 2025.
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