Helping people and businesses succeed together .
From payroll to people management, software and services
that simplify everyday work, improve accuracy, and free your teams to focus on what truly matters.
Proudly helping 80k+ businesses
across Europe
Paychex Europe at a glance
450+ employees
80.000+ customers
Founded in 1972
Offices in Denmark and Germany
Owned by Paychex Inc.
Paychex Inc. at a glance
16.000+ employees
800.000 customers
Founded in 1971
Headquartered in Rochester, New York
Global revenues of $5.6 billion
Five decades of shaping stronger workplaces
For more than 50 years, Paychex Europe has been helping businesses create workplaces where people feel valued, leaders have time to lead, and success is shared by everyone.
Our story began with the founding of Lessor in Denmark in 1972, followed by Lohndata in Germany in 1981, and Emply in Denmark in 2010. When Paychex Inc. entered Europe in 2003, it gradually brought these pioneering companies under one roof.
Today, Paychex Europe provides HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions that simplify processes, save time, and scale as businesses grow – freeing companies to focus on what really matters: ensuring their people and business thrive.
Lessor Group founded in Denmark
One of the first to bring digital innovation to payroll
Lohndata founded in Germany
Based in Berlin but streamlining payroll across the country
Paychex Europe founded in Germany
Expanding the trusted U.S. payroll leader into Europe to support growing SMEs
Paychex Inc. acquires Lohndata
Combining local expertise with global resources to better serve German clients
Paychex Inc. acquires
Lessor Group
Adding advanced payroll and HCM software to the Paychex Europe portfolio with Lessorløn, Lessorworkforce and Danløn products
Paychex Europe acquires Emply
Strengthening the HR offering with a modern, cloud-based platform
All companies trade as Paychex Europe
Uniting technology, expertise, and service under one brand built for growth
Our values guide our foundation
Our purpose sets the direction. Our values shape how we act. They guide how we collaborate across teams and countries, make decisions, and build trust with customers and each other. You’ll see them in everyday moments, in how we communicate, handle challenges, and take responsibility for the results we deliver.
Integrity
Be here now. Say no to unethical behavior.
Accountability
Keep your obligations. Focus on your results and promises.
Innovation
Start from curiosity. Be open to new ideas.
Partnership
Support each other. Respect and seek out others’ points of view.
Respect
Assume positive intent. Appreciate differences. Talk nicely to and about people.
Service
Focus on happy customers – also internally. Be aware of how your mood influences others.
Leading Paychex Europe forward
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in HR, payroll, and technology — united by a shared commitment to create practical solutions that make everyday work smoother for the people and businesses we support.
Alexandra Leib
Chief Human Resources Officer / Managing Director Germany
Birgit Müller
Chief Marketing Officer
Henrik Borch
Chief Information Officer
Thomas Jelbo
Chief Commercial Officer / Managing Director Denmark
Bo Abildgren
Chief Product Officer
Peter Tvermoes Meier
International Corporate Counsel Paychex Europe
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Creating better workplaces starts with ours
Career at Paychex Europe
A great workplace begins with people who enjoy what they do — and who enjoy doing it together. Across our offices in Denmark and Germany, we’ve built an inclusive culture that values learning, laughter, and working well together. We welcome different perspectives and believe diversity makes us stronger — as a team and as a company.
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Security and compliance you can rely on
Trust Center
Your business runs on data — and you can rely on us to protect it. At Paychex Europe, security, compliance, and legal integrity are built into every HR, payroll, and workforce management solution we deliver.
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Your questions,
answered
Who is Paychex Europe?
Paychex Europe is a leading provider of payroll, HR, and workforce management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. We combine decades of local expertise with the strength of Paychex Inc., one of the world’s most trusted HR and payroll providers.
Which products are included in Paychex Europe’s portfolio?
Paychex Europe offers a range of HR and payroll solutions for businesses across Europe:
- Emply People – HR software
- Paychex Europe Payroll – payroll software for Germany
- Paychex Europe Lessor Payroll – payroll software for Denmark
- Danløn – payroll software for small and medium-sized businesses in Denmark
- Paychex Europe Lessor Workforce – time registration system in Denmark.
What is the company’s mission?
Our mission is to make work simpler for people and businesses — creating workplaces where employees thrive, leaders lead, and organizations succeed.
What makes your solutions trustworthy?
Our solutions meet international standards such as ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3402, align with GDPR and NIS2 requirements, and are supported by continuous audits and data protection controls.
