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The Belgian HR and payroll solutions provider SD Worx has announced the acquisition of HR Service, an Italy-based payroll and labour consultancy specialist, SIA reports.
According to SD Worx, the transaction has further strengthened its footprint in Italy and underlined its ambition to grow its presence in key European markets.
HR Service is headquartered in Turin, with an additional office in Ravenna. Its founders will reportedly continue to play an active role in the company, supporting integration and ensuring continuity of service for customers.
It employs 27 qualified professionals and processes around 15,000 pay slips each month for a client base of around 350 mid-sized companies across sectors, including research, medical services, transport and environmental hygiene. HR Service reported revenue of about €2.2 million in 2025.
In a press release, Kobe Verdonck - CEO of SD Worx - said, “We are delighted to welcome HR Service and its customers to SD Worx. Their strong expertise in payroll and labour consultancy, combined with their excellent reputation and certified quality standards, makes them a perfect fit for our growth strategy in Italy.”
SD Worx reportedly stated that the acquisition aligns with its strategy to expand through the integration of “strong, reputable” HR solutions providers across Europe.
“This acquisition allows us to further strengthen our presence in the country while expanding our service offering to existing and new customers. Together, we will deliver them even greater value through innovation, expertise and a broader portfolio of HR solutions,” Mr Verdonck said.
Fabrizio Marchino - co-founder of HR Service - said, “We are excited to begin this next chapter alongside SD Worx, and we are confident that this partnership represents an important added value for our customers, our people and the future of our organisation.
“Through this partnership, we can maintain our strong local presence while offering our customers the added value of global expertise and innovative capabilities.”
Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Source: SIA
(Quotes via original reporting)
The Belgian HR and payroll solutions provider SD Worx has announced the acquisition of HR Service, an Italy-based payroll and labour consultancy specialist, SIA reports.
According to SD Worx, the transaction has further strengthened its footprint in Italy and underlined its ambition to grow its presence in key European markets.
HR Service is headquartered in Turin, with an additional office in Ravenna. Its founders will reportedly continue to play an active role in the company, supporting integration and ensuring continuity of service for customers.
It employs 27 qualified professionals and processes around 15,000 pay slips each month for a client base of around 350 mid-sized companies across sectors, including research, medical services, transport and environmental hygiene. HR Service reported revenue of about €2.2 million in 2025.
In a press release, Kobe Verdonck - CEO of SD Worx - said, “We are delighted to welcome HR Service and its customers to SD Worx. Their strong expertise in payroll and labour consultancy, combined with their excellent reputation and certified quality standards, makes them a perfect fit for our growth strategy in Italy.”
SD Worx reportedly stated that the acquisition aligns with its strategy to expand through the integration of “strong, reputable” HR solutions providers across Europe.
“This acquisition allows us to further strengthen our presence in the country while expanding our service offering to existing and new customers. Together, we will deliver them even greater value through innovation, expertise and a broader portfolio of HR solutions,” Mr Verdonck said.
Fabrizio Marchino - co-founder of HR Service - said, “We are excited to begin this next chapter alongside SD Worx, and we are confident that this partnership represents an important added value for our customers, our people and the future of our organisation.
“Through this partnership, we can maintain our strong local presence while offering our customers the added value of global expertise and innovative capabilities.”
Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Source: SIA
(Quotes via original reporting)
