NorthgateArinso Reward Solutions unveils new brand
HR division rebrands following ARINSO acquisition and reveals strategy for expansion
Northgate Information Solutions’ HR division has rebranded to NorthgateArinso. The new name follows Northgate HR’s acquisition of Belgium-based HR BPO provider ARINSO in August 2007. As such the new company name of Link HR will be NorthgateArinso Reward Solutions.
NorthgateArinso Reward Solutions now offers an unrivalled portfolio of HR solutions globally, including business consulting, systems integration, business process outsourcing and software development & services. According to Chris Stone, chief executive at Northgate Information Solutions, this unique proposition makes NorthgateArinso a supplier of choice for HR in terms of people, process and technology.
“We are now perfectly positioned to answer the challenges facing today’s HR departments, who must deal the forces of compliance, reporting, cost pressures, demographics, globalisation and the war for talent,” said Stone. “In less favourable economic circumstances, people are absolutely key to business success, making efficient and effective HR ever more important. NorthgateArinso enables a closer alignment between HR and the business. We partner with our customers to use best practice processes and technology to help HR both create value for the business and move up the value chain within their organisation.”
The new brand also reflects the company’s global remit - as NorthgateArinso the company has offices in 31 countries and operations in 50, with plans for further geographic expansion. The consolidated company is set to become the leading global provider of HR and payroll services by 2012, believes Stone.
“NorthgateArinso has ambitious goals for international growth.” said Stone.” Our focus on combining software and service innovation with delivering outstanding customer value means we can help any organisation transform their HR function and processes to be a source of competitive advantage.”
As a Division of Northgate Information Solutions, NorthgateArinso will benefit from the recent acquisition of the Group by KKR. “KKR’s investment approach makes them an ideal partner for Northgate, as we share a common business philosophy for long-term value creation. For NorthgateArinso, we plan to expand our geographic operations and the services we deliver to customers”.