SD WORX, a leading payroll and HR provider has officially opened its Irish base in Limerick this week following the company’s acquisition of Ceridian UK and Ceridian Ireland.
The move secures the Limerick jobs as the firm continues to service to its 180 clients in the Irish market as well as providing HR software packages to suit their clients’ business requirements.
Speaking at the launch, CEO of SD Worx Group Steven Van Hoorebeke said: “This partnership and purchase entirely fit within our strategy to continue our international growth and to strengthen our market position. Ceridian UK and Ireland are strong companies known for their excellent customer service and firm customer base.”
Doug Sawers, Managing Director for SD Worx UK & Ireland said: “Our Ireland business has such an exciting future ahead as part of SD Worx. Ireland is such a key market for us, and we are investing significantly here to grow the already very strong team and presence as demand for our top-rated service expands.”
Morgan Danaher, Irish Director of Services stated: “As we launch from our new headquarters based in Limerick, we can look forward to substantial growth, recruitment and investment into the Mid-West economy over the coming years”.
Minister of State for Employment & Small Business, Pat Breen TD, who attended the event, said: “As Minister for Employment and Small Business I know that payroll and HR functions can take extra resources for companies, in terms of dedicated personnel, know-how and financial resources. SD Worx provides a valuable service and expertise to many companies. I am delighted they have chosen the Midwest Region which has many advantages for companies to base themselves and I am confident that SD Worx will have a successful future in Ireland.”
CEO of IDA Ireland, Martin Shanahan said: “This move positions SD Worx to achieve further international growth. Its presence in Limerick is a welcome addition to the strong HR service sector here. I wish the company every success.”
About the company:
SD Worx delivers a full range of quality services in the areas of Payroll, HR and Tax and Legal internationally. With more than 2,700 colleagues, they serve more than 60,000 clients. The present Irish operation was originally established in Limerick in 1984 as ITS and following extensive growth in the HR and payroll markets over subsequent years, it was acquired by Centrefile and then Ceridian to become Ireland’s leading Human Capital Management company serving a diverse range of clients including IBM, State Street Bank and Marks and Spencer.
