Direct

How Direct Scaled Its IT Operations with Remire EOR

3+ Regions

Expanded contractor management in Pakistan, India, and KSA.

110+ Hires

Software engineers recruited.

12+ Benefits

Comprehensive benefits established.

Travel

Riyadh, Saudia Arabia

201-500 Employees

Direct enhanced its IT workforce and HR operations using Remire’s EOR services, reinforcing its industry leadership

Executive Summary

Direct, KSA’s leading travel company, engaged Remire to enhance its human resource capabilities across multiple regions, including Pakistan, India, and KSA. Challenged with expanding its technical workforce, Direct turned to Remire to manage contractor relations and recruit over 110 software engineers, effectively building the company’s IT team from the ground up. Remire’s comprehensive Employee of Record (EOR) services facilitated the management of benefits and provided co-working space facilities, primarily in Pakistan. This strategic collaboration led to successful regional expansion for Direct, significant enhancements in employee benefits, and improved operational efficiencies. As a result, Direct has solidified its position as a dominant player in the travel industry, well-equipped for future growth.

Introduction

Direct, recognized as the leading travel company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), partnered with Remire to overhaul its human resource management, focusing on expanding and enhancing its IT and software engineering teams across multiple regions, including Pakistan, India, and KSA.

Challenge

Direct faced significant challenges in scaling its technical workforce to support its growing operations and services in the travel industry. The company required effective management of contractors and full-time employees across several regions, along with the implementation of comprehensive benefits packages to attract top talent.

Solution Implemented

Remire provided Employee of Record (EOR) services, managing benefits and offering co-working space facilities, particularly in Pakistan. They played a crucial role in recruiting over 110 software engineers, helping Direct build its technical team from scratch in both KSA and Pakistan.

Results

Regional Expansion: Successfully managed contractor relationships and HR services in over three regions.
Recruitment Success: Placed over 110 software engineers, significantly boosting the technical capabilities of Direct.
Enhanced Benefits: Implemented a range of employee benefits, including IPD, OPD, PF, Gratuity Fund, and more, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.

Client Satisfaction

Direct has reported high satisfaction with Remire’s services, citing the seamless integration of a comprehensive HR strategy that has supported their regional expansions and enhanced their market position as a leading travel entity.

Future Steps

Remire continues to collaborate with Direct to refine their HR operations and support further expansions, ensuring the travel giant remains at the forefront of the industry in KSA and beyond.