Sage Payroll
Sage — Software for accounting, payroll, HR and ERP
Sage is a global provider of accounting, payroll, HR and enterprise planning software focused on small and mid-sized businesses. Its portfolio also includes ERP, financial management and inventory management; depending on the product, solutions are available in the cloud or on premises. Sage was founded in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1981 and has its global headquarters there. The company serves customers in more than 20 countries and employs over 11,000 people worldwide.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001 (Sage Business Cloud)
- SOC 2 Type II (Sage Intacct Financials)
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany
Hosting
Sage references protection of PII with encryption (Sage 100) and 'advanced encryption' (Sage HCM). Role‑based access is inherent to HR/manager/employee roles. Sage operates a Trust & Security hub.
Retention & deletion
After the contract ends, the customer may request the return of their data at their own expense within six months. Sage destroys the data no later than the end of that six-month period.
Functional payroll compliance includes automated US federal/state/local tax calculations/filings, ACA support, UK HMRC FPS workflows, quarterly US/Canada tax updates, and certified payroll reporting. GDPR referenced on Sage HCM site footer.
Feature Scope
Sage’s payroll capabilities vary by product. Sage HCM supports multi-entity and multi-currency payroll, on-demand and off-cycle runs without extra fees, and assignment of employees to more than 1,000 departments. Sage 100 supports federal, state and local tax table updates and deduction calculations, W-2 and 1099 generation, and payroll posting to Bank Reconciliation.
Time and labor features include centralized entry, mobile self-service, tracking by job number and cost code, simultaneous entry by multiple operators, and certified payroll reporting through Time Track with Job Cost. Employees and managers can access time entry, pay history, payslips and W-2s through mobile portals.
Compliance capabilities include automated tax calculations and filing, ACA reporting and carrier integrations, UK HMRC FPS workflows, certified payroll, and quarterly US and Canadian tax table updates in Sage HRMS. Sage 100 protects personal information with encryption; Sage HCM cites advanced encryption, a centralized cloud database and a 100% uptime claim.
- Reporting: More than 170 prebuilt payroll and HR reports for Sage People powered by ADP, plus custom workforce reports, certified payroll reports and payroll registers.
- Configuration: Custom fields, workflows and screens; payroll rules for shift differentials and fringe benefits; sandbox access in Sage HCM.
- Integrations: Sage 100 modules, the Sage People Payflow connector for third-party payrolls, and US options powered by ADP and Brain Payroll. Sage HCM offers an open API and more than 30 native integrations, including Procore, Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, Trimble and IFS.
- Pricing: Sage HCM lists per-employee-per-month prices of $6.50 for Payroll, $11 for HR and $6.50 for Talent, with implementation discounts for bundled modules. Sage 100 and Sage HRMS payroll pricing is quote-based.
- Implementation and support: Sage HCM typically takes 3–6 months to implement, including data conversion, integrations, training and parallel runs. Modules can be added later; support includes a Personal Success Manager and chat, email and video channels.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Org chart
- Workflows
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Multi-country
- Multi-entity
- Roles & permissions
- Employee records
- Positions
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
- Benefits/deductions
Time Tracking
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
- Project time
- Clock in/out
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Performance
- Reviews
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Learning
- Course catalog
- Assignments
Talent
- Skills management
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Mobile
- Responsive UI
- iOS/Android app
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Audit logs
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Pricing Model
Per employee
Plan 1: USD 6.50 per employee – Published list price: $6.50 per employee per month for the Payroll module. The HR module is $11 per employee per month and Talent Engagement is $6.50 per employee per month. Implementation discounts are available when all three modules are purchased together. On-demand and off-cycle pay runs are advertised with no extra fees. Plan 2: On request – Pricing for Sage 100 payroll and time modules is quote-based through Sage or its partners. Plan 3: On request – Quote-based. Includes quarterly US and Canada tax table updates. Plan 4: On request – Connector and partner-powered options, such as ADP and Brain Payroll, are priced by quote; prices vary by region and partner.
Implementation
Discounts on implementation for module bundles (Sage HCM).
Support
Email · Cat · Video · Community/Knowledge Base
SLA: SLA referenced on the HCM page/footer.
Time zones: Global with regional teams (U.S./U.K./EU)
Sage offers community resources (Member Masterclass, Community Hub) and responsive support.
Integrations
Open API
APIOpen API for "unlimited integrations" (Sage HCM); 30+ native integrations.
IFS
OtherERP Integration.
Sage 100 Time Track
OtherTime and performance tracking integrated with payroll and job costing.
ADP
PayrollPayroll option/partner; in some cases, also reporting content (Sage People powered by ADP).
Brain Payroll (UK)
PayrollUK Payroll‑Option/Partner.
Sage 100
OtherFully integrated ERP/financial system; native payroll module.
Sage Intacct
OtherERP/Financial Integration (listed natively within the HCM ecosystem).
Payflow Connector (Sage People)
OtherAnbindung von Sage People (HR/HCM) an Third‑Party‑Payrolls.
Microsoft Dynamics
OtherERP/Financial Integration (Sage HCM Ecosystem).
Sage 100 Job Cost
OtherJob Costing/Project Costs; supports certified payroll and cost codes.
Acumatica
OtherERP Integration (Sage HCM Ecosystem).
Sage People (HCM)
HRISNative Integration; Module HR, Payroll, Talent.
Trimble
OtherConstruction/Field Services Ecosystem Integration.
HMRC (FPS Submission)
OtherSupported UK Payroll Reports/Workflows.
Bank Reconciliation (Sage 100 Modul)
OtherPayroll posting in bank reconciliation.
Procore
OtherDesign/Project Management; HCM Ecosystem Integration.