100% In-Country HR Outsourcing
“Taking care of your Payroll, Visa, PEO/EOR and HR needs.”
Recognised as the Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards since 2015 for 11 consecutive years, Links International is a leading HR outsourcing company. Links is the only APAC & Middle East regional HR Outsourcing specialist to provide 100% in-country services delivered from our Links One HR platform, offering a comprehensive range of award-winning services which include PEO / EOR Services, Payroll Outsourcing, Visa Application Services, HR Analytics, Company Incorporation and integrates with Workday, SuccessFactors and Oracle HCM.
Partner with Best HR Outsourcing Services
HR Solutions Provider
Our HR Platform for All Your Payroll, Leave and Benefit Needs
Voted as Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner in Hong Kong, Singapore & Malaysia, Links International is an HR solutions provider dedicated to providing the best service and innovation. Our latest solutions Links One and Links Integration Hub makes managing payroll in Asia & Middle East easy and effective. Links One consolidates data on a single platform with in-country support, and lets you report, compare and evaluate your company payroll more easily so you can focus on strategic HR.
Expanding Your Business Into Asia or the Middle East?
Links International’s Employer of Record (EOR) or Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) is the most flexible, cost-effective method for both your business and employees to grow.
What is HR Outsourcing?
Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) is a cost-effective way to subcontract your HR tasks to an external service provider like Links HR Outsourcing. It can reduce both time and costs spent on administrative tasks. Many fear that they will lose control of their business during this process. On the contrary, an experienced HR Outsourcing service provider can help you take care of your continuous human resources needs so that you can elevate your role and focus on making a difference in your business.
Links’ HR outsourcing services help clients and businesses gain better control over their HR functions, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Contact our specialists for a confidential chat and learn what HR Outsourcing services and HR solutions we can offer.
Experienced HR Outsourcing Service Provider
#1
Recognised as Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner
25
Years of experience managing HR solutions
47%
Growth in number of employees being payrolled year on year
97%
Client retention rate
Links Recognised as ‘Star Performer’ Again
Links International, An Ascentium Company (“Links International”), has once again been recognised as a ‘Star Performer’ in Everest Group’s MCP PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.
Highlights from the Assessment:
- 100% in-country payroll service delivery across 30 locations in APAC and the Middle East, leveraging local expertise to ensure compliance, high-touch support and service reliability
- Expanded capabilities since joining Ascentium Group, adding complementary corporate services, offering clients integrated end-to-end HR and financial solutions
- Accelerated market expansion efforts and payroll technology enhancements
- Highly integrative microservices-based technology platform, emphasising mobile-first design, user-friendly interfaces and seamless integrations
- Continuous improvements to the Links One platform to introduce and enhance functionalities
- Strong client appreciation for expertise in regional compliance
“Links International’s positioning as a Major Contender and Star Performer on the Everest Group APAC MCP PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 underscores its strong momentum and sharp regional focus,” says Priyanka Mitra, Vice President, Everest Group. “Its in-country delivery model across APAC, deep localization capabilities, and agile, mid-market-oriented approach continue to differentiate it in a crowded landscape. With the backing of Ascentium Group, a growing integration ecosystem, and adoption of AI-based payroll initiatives, Links is expanding its reach and enhancing the client experience, cementing its position as a fast-scaling payroll provider in APAC.”
Elevate Your Role with Links Payroll Outsourcing Services
ISO 27001 Compliant & Secure HR Outsourcing
You take your employee data seriously, and so do we. Information security is a critical part of our services and HR solutions. We ensure our clients enjoy the highest level of protection through robotic process automation and continuous automated testings, putting in place Links’ robust IT infrastructure, ISO 27001 compliant processes, and secure business continuity measures.
Want to Simplify Your HR and Payroll?
Links One is a leading regional HR and Payroll Dashboard Solution that caters to all your HR and payroll requirements across Asia & the Middle East.
Leading HR Outsourcing & Payroll Services
Links has a client retention rate of 97% and is recognised as a Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner, winning the Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia HR Vendors of the Year Awards for 11 consecutive years since 2015.
Our pursuit of HR excellence goes beyond awards and recognitions. Delivering over 25 years of quality HR outsourcing services and flexible HR solutions, we cover 30+ locations within APAC & the Middle East.
Our HR Outsourcing services include:
- HR best practice and technology advisory
- Contract management
- Executive coaching
- Full HR outsourcing solutions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on HR Outsourcing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
HR outsourcing in Dubai refers to partnering with a professional HR services provider to manage operational HR functions such as payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, HR compliance, and workforce administration.
At Links International (Ascentium HR), HR outsourcing services in Dubai commonly include:
- Payroll outsourcing and WPS payroll administration
- HR administration and employee records management
- Employee onboarding and offboarding support
- Leave and attendance management
- Benefits administration and workforce reporting
- HR compliance support with UAE labour law
By outsourcing HR operations, companies can reduce administrative complexity while ensuring compliance with employment regulations in the UAE.
Companies operating in Dubai commonly outsource the following HR services:
- Payroll outsourcing and WPS payroll processing
- HR administration, employer of record and visa applications.
- Employee onboarding and offboarding administration
- Leave and attendance management
- Benefits administration and HR documentation management
- HR compliance support under UAE labour law
- Workforce reporting and HR analytics
HR outsourcing helps businesses maintain efficient HR operations while reducing administrative workload and compliance risk.
HR outsourcing in Dubai provides several advantages for companies operating in the UAE:
- Reduced administrative workload
- Improved payroll accuracy and WPS compliance
- Access to local HR expertise
- Lower HR operational costs
- Scalable HR support for growing teams
For companies expanding into the Middle East, HR outsourcing helps manage workforce operations efficiently.
Employer of Record services and HR outsourcing are often used together but serve different functions.
- HR outsourcing manages payroll and HR administration for employees hired under your UAE entity.
- EOR services in Dubai allow companies to hire employees without establishing a local entity.
Many companies entering the UAE market use:
- EOR during initial market entry
- HR outsourcing once a legal entity is established
Employment regulations in the UAE require companies to comply with:
- WPS payroll reporting
- UAE labour law employment contracts
- End-of-service benefits
- Employee visa and employment documentation
HR outsourcing providers help businesses manage these requirements while reducing compliance risk.
Yes. Many companies use Dubai as a regional hub for Middle East operations.
HR outsourcing providers can support multi-country workforce management across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, helping companies manage payroll and HR processes across multiple jurisdictions.
The cost of HR outsourcing in Dubai depends on:
- Number of employees
- Payroll complexity
- Scope of HR services required
- Multi-country workforce requirements
Most HR outsourcing providers offer per employee per month (PEPM) pricing or customised service packages.
Companies typically consider HR outsourcing when they:
- Expand into Dubai or the UAE
- Need support managing payroll and WPS compliance
- Scale operations quickly
- Manage multi-country teams in the Middle East
- Want to reduce HR administrative workload
Yes. HR outsourcing is widely used by international companies expanding into Dubai because it provides local HR expertise and compliance support without requiring a large internal HR team.
Companies should consider the following when choosing an HR outsourcing provider in Dubai:
- Expertise in UAE labour law and compliance
- Experience managing WPS payroll processing
- Regional coverage across the Middle East
- HR technology platforms and reporting capabilities
- Reliable client support and service delivery
A strong HR outsourcing partner should support long-term workforce management as businesses grow in the UAE.
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