What does long-term career growth in the HR outsourcing industry actually look like? For Eva, Senior Payroll and Project Manager at Links International, the answer is a journey that began in 2006 as an Account Executive and has grown into a career spanning payroll operations, regional project management, and HR technology implementation.
Eva’s story shows why so many people choose to build lasting careers at Links, and how the company turns growth into opportunity for its people.
From Account Executive to Regional Project Leader
Eva joined Links when it was a much smaller, recruitment-focused business. As the company expanded into a leading Asia HR outsourcing provider covering payroll, EOR, visa, and recruitment services, Eva’s career expanded with it.
Starting in payroll processing and client servicing, Eva progressed into senior roles reviewing payroll work and mentoring new team members, then moved into project management, leading regional payroll outsourcing implementations for multinational clients. As technology reshaped the industry, Eva took on HRIS and system integration projects involving platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle and UKG.
“The company has continuously provided opportunities for me to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and explore different career paths. Every year brings something new.”
Growing With the Business: From a Team of Four to 35+ Locations
One of the achievements Eva is proudest of is helping transform the payroll business. “When I joined the payroll team, there were only three payroll staff members, and I was the fourth,” Eva recalls. Today, Links delivers payroll outsourcing services across more than 35 locations, supporting regional and multinational clients throughout Asia and beyond.
That growth created something rare: the chance to contribute to both operational excellence and digital transformation within one organisation. For ambitious professionals, this is what makes a payroll or HR services career at Links different. The business keeps evolving, so careers do too.
Real Challenges, Real Support: Leadership That Listens
Eva is honest about the demands of working in a fast-growing company. There have been periods of simultaneous projects, unexpected critical issues, and stretched resources. What makes the difference is how the management team responds.
“Having leaders who take the time to understand the challenges, provide support, and simply listen makes a big difference. It reminds us that we are facing challenges together as a team.”
This open-door approach is central to the culture at Links. Employees are encouraged to raise concerns early, and leadership treats those conversations as a priority, not an interruption. Support comes in practical forms too:
- Open, two-way communication with managers who actively listen and act on feedback
- Encouragement to move beyond your original job scope, with real pathways into project management and HR technology
- A collaborative team culture where colleagues share the load during peak periods
- Leadership that acknowledges pressure honestly and works alongside the team to solve problems
A Culture of Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
Ask Eva what makes Links a unique place to work and the answer is immediate: the people. “My colleagues are positive, energetic, and willing to work together to find solutions,” Eva says. That genuine culture of collaboration helps teams keep moving forward, even in difficult situations, and it is a major reason employees stay and grow for years.
Looking Ahead
Eva’s goals reflect where the HR industry is heading. As digital transformation reshapes payroll and HR services, Eva plans to deepen expertise in payroll technology and integration solutions, while mentoring the next generation of talent at Links.
“I have grown together with the company, and that is something I am very proud of.”
Links International is a leading HR outsourcing provider with 25+ years of experience and a 3,000+ strong team across Asia and the Middle East. If you are looking for a career in payroll outsourcing, EOR, recruitment, or HR technology where your growth matters, explore our current opportunities and join a team that grows together.