How much does it cost to outsource HR?

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Best HR Outsourcing Company & Services in Singapore

 

“Taking care of your Payroll, Visa, PEO/EOR and HR needs.”

Links International, Singapore’s best HR outsourcing company, has consistently demonstrated excellence by being honoured as the Best HR Outsourcing Partner at the esteemed Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia HR Vendors of the Year Awards from 2015 to 2025, securing this prestigious recognition for 11 consecutive years. Distinguished as the sole APAC & Middle East regional HR Outsourcing specialist, Links International sets itself apart by delivering 100% in-country services through our cutting-edge Links One HR platform. Our comprehensive suite of award-winning HR outsourcing services encompasses PEO / EOR Services, Payroll Outsourcing, Visa Application Services, HR Analytics, Company Incorporation and integrates with Workday, SuccessFactors and Oracle HCM, ensuring that we meet all your HR needs with unparalleled expertise and efficiency.

What Is Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO)?

Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) is a cost-effective way to subcontract your HR tasks to an external HR service provider like Links HR Outsourcing. It can reduce both the 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 company 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.

Link’s HR outsourcing services help clients and businesses gain better control over their HR function, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Contact our specialists for a confidential chat and learn what HR Outsourcing and Payroll Outsourcing Services we can offer.

Our HR outsourcing services help you take care of your HR tasks, to support your business expansion.
Links HR Outsourcing is a leading HR Outsourcing company in Singapore, with over 25 years of experience over 20 locations in Asia.

Leading HR Outsourcing & Payroll Services in Singapore

Recognised as the Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner at both the Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia HR Vendors of the Year Awards since 2015, Links International is Singapore’s leading HR outsourcing company. Links offers a comprehensive range of award-winning HR outsourcing and HR payroll services across 30+ locations in Asia & the Middle East, which help you to focus on growing your business.

Our HR Outsourcing services include:

  • HR best practice and technology advisory
  • Contract management
  • Executive coaching
  • Full HR outsourcing solutions

Why Outsource to an HR Outsourcing Company?

Outsourcing HR functions can bring many advantages to your business. By choosing reliable HR outsourcing services, companies in Singapore can reduce costs, improve compliance, and focus on growth.

Cost and Time Savings

Outsourcing reduces overhead costs linked to running an in-house HR team. It also saves time on admin tasks, allowing your staff to focus on higher-value work.

Improved Compliance and Reduced Risk

With HR outsourcing Singapore solutions, you gain access to specialists who stay updated on local laws and regulations. This lowers the risk of non-compliance and ensures statutory requirements are met.

Focus on Strategic HR Initiatives

By letting experts handle payroll, contracts, and day-to-day HR, your internal team can focus on building talent, driving engagement, and supporting long-term business goals.

Scalability and Expertise

Outsourcing also makes it easy to scale HR support as your company grows, giving you access to expert knowledge and industry best practices.

Elevate Your Role with Links Payroll Outsourcing Services

Want to focus on strategic functions that aid business growth? Learn how Links Payroll Outsourcing Services can help reduce HR costs with our stress-free payroll services.

Why Choose Links International for HR Outsourcing Services?

Links International stands out for our:

  • Award-Winning Services: Recognised as the Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner and HR Outsourcing Service Provider in multiple regions.
  • Comprehensive Solutions: We offer a full suite of HR outsourcing services tailored to your needs, including Payroll, Recruitment, EOR/PEO, and Visa Application Services.
  • Innovative Technology: Our Links One HR platform integrates all HR functions, providing seamless management and reporting.

HR Tech Solutions in Singapore

Our HR Platform for All Your Payroll, Leave and Benefit Needs

Voted as Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, Links International is dedicated to providing the best service and innovation. Our latest solutions, Links One and Links Integration Hub, make managing payroll in Asia & the Middle East easy and effective. Links One consolidates data on a single platform with in-country support, letting you report, compare and evaluate your company payroll more easily so you can focus on strategic HR.

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Want to Streamline 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.

ISO 27001 Compliant & Secure HR Outsourcing Services in Singapore

You take your employee data seriously, and so do we. Information security is a critical part of our HR outsourcing services in Singapore and all our other locations. We ensure our clients enjoy the highest level of protection through robotic process automation and continuous automated testing, putting in place Links’ robust IT infrastructure, ISO 27001-compliant processes, and secure business continuity measures.

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Singapore’s Best HR Outsourcing Services Company

18012024 – Best Payroll Outsourching Partner (HK SG 2015-2023)
18012024 – Best HR Outsourcing Service Provider (HK 2018-2022-2023)
18012024 – Best Contract Staffing Solution Agency (HK 2019-2021-2023)
18012024 – Best Recruitment Firm Industry Specialist (HK 2023)
18012024 – Best Executive Search (HK 2023)
18012024 – Best HR Outsourcing Partner (SG 2020-2023)
18012024 – Best Employer of Record Service Provider (SG 2021-2023)
18012024 – Best Innovation for HR (SG 2023)
18012024 – Best HR Outsourcing Service Partner (MY 2021-2023)
18012024 – Best Employer of Record Service Provider (MY 2021,2023)
18012024 – Best Innovation for HR (MY 2021-2023)
18012024 – Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner (MY 2022-2023)
17042023 – Website Awards Logo – Best Consultancy of the Year (HK 2022)
17042023 – Website Awards Logo – Best All-round Recruitment Agency (HK 2021-2022)
18012024 – Best Recruitment Solutions Provider (HK 2022)
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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.”

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Expanding Your Business by using EOR / PEO service

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.

Experienced HR Outsourcing Singapore Specialists

Best payroll outsourcing partner

#1

Recognised as Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner

Years of experience managing HR solutions in Asia

25+

Years of experience managing HR solutions in Asia & the Middle East

Growth in number of employees being payrolled year on year

47%

Growth in the number of employees being payrolled year-on-year

Links' client retention rate for 2017 reached

97%

Client retention rate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on HR Outsourcing in Singapore

HR outsourcing in Singapore refers to partnering with a professional HR services provider to manage operational HR functions such as payroll administration, HR compliance, employee lifecycle management, and workforce administration.

At Links International (Ascentium HR), HR outsourcing services in Singapore typically include:

  • Payroll outsourcing and statutory payroll compliance
  • HR administration and employee records management
  • Leave and attendance administration
  • Benefits and workforce administration
  • Talent acquisition and outplacement
  • HR compliance support with Singapore employment regulations

By outsourcing HR operations, companies can reduce administrative workload, improve compliance, and focus on strategic workforce management and business expansion.

Companies operating in Singapore commonly outsource the following HR functions:

  • Payroll outsourcing and statutory compliance (CPF contributions, payroll reporting)
  • HR administration, employer of record (EOR) and visa application
  • Employee onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Leave, attendance, and workforce administration
  • Benefits administration and HR documentation management
  • HR compliance support with Singapore labour regulations
  • Workforce reporting and HR analytics

These services help businesses streamline HR operations while ensuring compliance with local employment regulations in Singapore.

HR outsourcing provides companies operating in Singapore with greater efficiency, compliance support, and scalability.

Key benefits include:

  • Reduced administrative workload and HR operational costs
  • Improved payroll accuracy and compliance with Singapore labour regulations
  • Access to experienced HR specialists and technology platforms
  • Faster workforce setup when expanding into new markets
  • Better workforce management through structured HR processes and analytics

For companies entering Singapore or scaling operations across Asia, HR outsourcing enables faster and more efficient workforce management.

Yes. Employer of Record (EOR) services are considered a specialized form of HR outsourcing.

HR outsourcing allows companies to delegate HR administration, payroll, and workforce management to a professional provider.

EOR services extend this capability by enabling companies to hire employees with or without establishing a local entity.

This means companies can outsource HR operations regardless of their business structure:

Companies without a local entity can hire employees through EoR services

Companies with a local entity can outsource HR administration and payroll operations

By combining EoR services and HR outsourcing, businesses can scale their workforce efficiently while maintaining compliance.

Yes. Many companies use Singapore as a regional hub to manage employees across multiple countries.

HR outsourcing providers can support multi-country workforce management across Asia and the Middle East, allowing companies to centralize HR administration, payroll processes, and workforce reporting while ensuring compliance with local regulations in each market.

This approach helps organizations manage complex regional operations more efficiently.

Yes. Many companies expanding internationally require HR support across multiple jurisdictions.

HR outsourcing providers with regional coverage can help companies manage employees across Asia and the Middle East, including payroll administration, HR compliance, and workforce management.

This allows organizations to maintain consistent HR processes while adapting to local employment regulations in each country.