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Workpay
Locations
Kenya
Employees
50-100
Year founded
2020
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About
Workpay is an HR and payroll management platform built for companies hiring and managing staff across Africa. Its employer of record service lets organisations engage workers in African markets without establishing a local legal entity, while its outsourced payroll service handles employee payments, tax filings and statutory compliance in each jurisdiction.
Alongside payroll and EOR, the company offers HR and payroll software, financial services and expense tracking within a single system, with processes designed around the compliance requirements of the 54 countries on the continent. Its users range from startups and scaling technology companies to healthcare and fintech firms, NGOs and professional services businesses.
Workpay is headquartered in Kenya and states that more than 1,000 companies use its platform. It holds ISO 27001 certification and raised $5 million in Series A funding to expand its people operations and payroll services across African markets.
Alongside payroll and EOR, the company offers HR and payroll software, financial services and expense tracking within a single system, with processes designed around the compliance requirements of the 54 countries on the continent. Its users range from startups and scaling technology companies to healthcare and fintech firms, NGOs and professional services businesses.
Workpay is headquartered in Kenya and states that more than 1,000 companies use its platform. It holds ISO 27001 certification and raised $5 million in Series A funding to expand its people operations and payroll services across African markets.
Employer of Record (EOR) 35%
Global Payroll 30%
HR and Payroll Software 20%
Outsourced Payroll 10%
Financial Services 5%
Technology 35%
Startups and Scaleups 25%
Healthcare 15%
Fintech 15%
Professional Services 10%
Case studies
Workpay
Case study: How Silensec Cut Multi-Country Payroll From One Week to 30 Minutes
Silensec Africa and Cyber Ranges Africa provide information security consultancy and training across Africa. Silensec achieved significant time savings and operational improvements: - Reduced payro...
Information Security Consultancy and Training
+50
+50
Workpay
How Global Health Corps Manages Payroll and Benefits Across Five African Countries
Global Health Corps trains health leaders through two fellowship programs, one across African countries and one in the United States, helping emerging leaders in the health sector step into bigger ...
Non-Profit / NGO - Health Leadership Training
+50
+50
Workpay
How sustainably ATP manages talent across multiple African markets
Allied Talent Partners (ATP) is an international, not-for-profit organization that connects experienced professionals with opportunities in sustainable development and emerging economies. ATP has a...
Talent Marketplace / Non-Profit - Sustainable Development
+50
+50
Workpay
Client Case Study: Verto
Verto, a fast-evolving business in the financial services space, required more than just tools—they needed partners who understand regional nuances and can adapt to changing operational needs. Vert...
Financial Services
+50
+50
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