HR as a Service (HRaaS) in Singapore

One Framework, Multiple Obligations

CPF, AIS, IR8A, work passes, Employment Act compliance, each has its own deadline and its own penalty for getting it wrong. A single HR partner manages all of it.

Foreign Hiring Is Common and Complex

The SG work pass process involves salary thresholds, COMPASS (40 points required for the Employment Pass), and FCF advertising. Ascentium manages each stage.

The Cost of An In-House HR Team is Hard To Justify Early

HR outsourcing in Singapore gives SMEs and startups specialist CPF, IRAS and MOM expertise at a lower cost than a full-time HR hire, with no recruitment or training overhead.

Regional Expansion Always Begins Somewhere

When your business moves beyond Singapore, HR obligations multiply. One partner with 27-market coverage removes the need to find and manage local HR providers in every new country.

HR Audit

We review your current HR setup: headcount, existing contracts, compliance gaps, and what you are managing yourself to scope what needs to be in place.

Service Agreement

We agree on which functions we are taking on, set up your accounts manager, and define how we work together day to day.

Setup and Onboarding

We configure payroll, set up portals, draft or review employment contracts, and get every system and process running correctly from the start.

Ongoing Management

Your accounts manager handles the day-to-day payroll cycles, work pass applications, recruitment briefs, and HR queries with clear deadlines met every time.

Review and Scale

As your business grows, we review what you need and adjust the service to new markets, new hires, and new compliance obligations without you having to start over.

Payroll, immigration, recruitment, EOR, and HR admin, handled by the same team. You brief us once, and we get on with it, across every HR function you need covered.

CPF, MOM, Employment Act, IRAS, we know what compliance looks like here. You get clear answers on what is required, not generic HR advice that does not account for Singapore's specifics.

Whether you have three employees or thirty, the service adjusts. No rebuilding your HR setup every time your business grows or adds a new market.

If your team spans Singapore and the rest of the Asia-Pacific, we cover the HR obligations in every market : same standards, same accountability, wherever you operate.

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Payroll, immigration, recruitment, EOR, and HR admin- one team, one relationship. So you can get back to running your business.

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HR as a Service (HRaaS) means we manage your ongoing HR function: payroll, immigration, recruitment, EOR, and HR admin, as an outsourced partner. You get a dedicated accounts manager, consistent delivery, and a single point of accountability across every HR requirement your business has.

Choose a provider that runs payroll, CPF, IRAS filings and work passes together. Ascentium does this under one agreement, so work pass approvals align with payroll start dates and salary changes never affect pass eligibility.

An Employer of Record is a company that acts as the legal employer for your staff, handling employment contracts, CPF, statutory contributions, and compliance, while your employees work for you day to day. It is most useful when you want to hire in Singapore before incorporating, or when you want to remove the legal and administrative burden of being the employer entirely.

Yes. Ascentium manages Employment Pass, S Pass, EntrePass, ONE Pass, Tech.Pass and Dependent Pass applications, with COMPASS pre-assessment. From 1 January 2027, minimum Employment Pass salary rises to S$6,000 (S$6,600 for financial services); S Pass to S$3,600 (S$4,000).

For most businesses, payroll and HR admin can be running within a few working days of engagement. Work pass applications depend on MOM processing timelines. Recruitment timelines depend on role complexity and market availability. We give you honest timelines during the initial scoping discussion.

Check Singapore compliance depth (CPF, MOM, IRAS), integrated payroll and work pass capability, EOR availability, a dedicated account manager and regional scalability. Ascentium delivers all five, with a network across 27 markets.

HR as a Service in Singapore

Why Businesses in Singapore Outsource HR

One Framework, Multiple Obligations

Foreign Hiring Is Common and Complex

The Cost of An In-House HR Team is Hard To Justify Early

Regional Expansion Always Begins Somewhere

One Framework, Multiple Obligations

Foreign Hiring Is Common and Complex

The Cost of An In-House HR Team is Hard To Justify Early

Regional Expansion Always Begins Somewhere

How We Set Up Your HR Function

HR Audit

Service Agreement

Setup and Onboarding

Ongoing Management

Review and Scale

Every HR Function Your Business Needs

Payroll Management

Immigration and Work Passes

Recruitment

Employer of Record (EOR)

HR Administration

Why Choose Ascentium?

One Relationship, Not Multiple

Built for Singapore

Scales With Your Headcount

27 Markets Behind You

Ready to Outsource Your HR in Singapore?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is HR as a Service (HRaaS) and how is it different from a traditional HR agency?

Which HR outsourcing firms in Singapore offer integrated payroll services?

What is an Employer of Record and when does my business need one?

Do you handle work passes for all levels of hire?

How quickly can HR as a Service be set up?

What factors should I consider when choosing an HR outsourcing provider in Singapore?

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