About us

Sigma Payroll is part of the Sigma Group, the Channel Islands’ largest business solutions company, employing over 130 staff throughout Jersey and Guernsey.

Sigma Payroll has been a registered BACS Bureau since 1992 and the market-leading payroll service provider in the Channel Islands for over 50 years.

We support hundreds of local, international and offshore businesses using specialised payroll knowledge and software. Our BACS processing facility submits well over £100 million in payments each year in payroll payments. We also support all the popular BACS services, such as direct debit payments, bill processing subscription collections, supplier payments and other approved BACS Bureau processing requirements.

Our loyal team offers consistent levels of service and continuity to our clients with an unmatched level of knowledge regarding employer responsibilities in both the offshore and UK jurisdiction. We can advise and support your business on the best practices for accurate and reliable payroll and BACS bureau service delivery.

Our software development team create systems for major clearing banks, develop software for many government departments, and were responsible for implementing the first computerised Channel Island-specific payroll software. Our development teams unrivalled experience in the Channel Islands means we can provide you with the right solution, bespoke to your needs and your business.

In addition to this, we provide HR consultancy services that specialises in change, policy development and training. When a business needs to change for legislative purposes, business and commercial reasons or compliance we are here to help guide you through the best practice HR approach to implementing those changes. Whether it be discreet support for your internal HR function, a highly visible consultation process, outsourcing of the HR function, or just simple policy development and drafting, we are here to support your business.

Sigma Payroll is governed by the internal standards we create, jurisdictional requirements, the BACS accreditation scheme and ISO27001. We are the safe pair of hands you need to manage the most critical and regular transactions your business will perform. Our service is built in-house, managed securely in-house and accredited and audited externally by the proper authorities in these areas. Sigma has the pedigree, and we know how to manage your payroll needs.