AscentHR In-Country Partner Program
Partnering for Regional Impact.
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Introduction
AscentHR invites strategic in-country partners to join our Global Partner Program. This partnership framework is designed to drive market growth, deliver exceptional HR and payroll solutions, and foster long-term value creation for all stakeholders.
What Makes an Ideal Partner?
A company that is locally rooted, commercially agile, technically enabled, transparent in operations and strategically aligned—capable of acting as AscentHR’s face in the market and committed to joint value creation.
Our engagement is structured around risk-mitigated operations and shared rewards, backed by mature delivery mechanisms and transparent governance.
Engagement Framework
Each partnership is governed and supported through the following key elements.
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Partnership Agreementdefining legal terms and commercial engagement -
Revenue Modeldetailing partner earnings and payment structure -
Standard Proposal Formatfor consistent customer communication -
Customer Services Agreementcontractual terms with end-clients -
Delivery Methodologystandardized onboarding, deployment, and support -
Project Governance Modelissue resolution, steering committee, and escalation pathways
Exceptional scenarios, if any, will be addressed on a case-by-case basis, and provisions for such will be included in the final Partnership Agreement.
Scope of Products & Services
The partnership includes the opportunity to represent and deliver the following offerings from AscentHR:
Transform your HR processes with ease, drive productivity & superior employee experience. Embrace a secure & scalable solution enabling future of work needs.
& Vendor Management
Revolutionise contingent workforce management. Experience digital transformation for effective contingent workforce & vendor management.
Revolutionise your business’s expense management with TripEX and embrace a platform that automates travel expenses to maximise tax benefits.
Manage your multi-country payroll functions seamlessly. Tailored to meet your organisation’s unique needs. Say hello to simplicity, precision, & compliance.
Comprehensive manpower solutions & services. From temp-staffing to contract-to-hire, we provide flexible & shared services support. Elevate your workforce.
Value-Added Partnership Opportunity
Partners have the opportunity to evolve into Value-Added Partners (VAPs) under this program. This model includes:
- Enablement through Technology and Operational Knowledge Transfer (KT)
- Capability building to develop in-house delivery competence
- Support to deliver services independently using AscentHR’s technology and frameworks
The terms for the VAP model will be customized and mutually agreed upon as and when applicable, and governed under a separate annexure of the Partnership Agreement.
Roles & Responsibilities
AscentHR Will Provide
- Global experience, domain expertise, and implementation best practices
- Proven products and services with procurement-friendly terms
- Sales enablement: demos, kits, whitepapers, use cases, and sales playbooks
- Pre-sales consultation and bid support
- Mature delivery framework with SLA assurance
- Full control of Hosting, Security, Data Protection, BCP/DR
- Competitive recognition and commission structure
In-Country Partner Will Be Responsible For
- Market development and local customer engagement
- Sales lifecycle ownership: from lead generation to closure
- Local compliance and logistics support
- Relationship management and delivery facilitation
Hosting, Security & Compliance
All technology solutions under this partnership will be hosted and secured by AscentHR. Key aspects include:
- Deployment in AscentHR’s managed cloud environments – AWS, Oracle Cloud (OIC), etc.
- Multi-country hosting options as per client regulatory requirements
- Responsibility for data protection, security, backup, BCP, and disaster recovery rests fully with AscentHR
- Alignment with global compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR equivalents)
This allows our partners to focus on market and customer engagement, without the burden of maintaining hosting or security infrastructure.
Revenue Model
Primary Revenue Streams Include:
- PEPM (Per Employee Per Month) pricing for SaaS and managed services
- One Time Implementation (10%–12% of annual subscription value)
- Support & Training (included in PEPM or billed separately when upgraded)
- Consulting Services (fixed fee, fixed scope, or T&M basis)
Partner Earnings:
In-country partners are eligible for up to 12% of the order book value, disbursed in phased tranches linked to revenue realization. In addition, 30% of the one-time fees.
Governance & Success Planning
The success of this partnership will be guided by a joint business plan that outlines:
- Market focus, goals, and success milestones
- Resource allocation - sales, delivery, and back-office
- Structured review and feedback cadence
- Operating rhythm across sales, onboarding, and support
Let’s collaborate
to create transformational value for businesses in your region.
We believe this partnership presents a unique opportunity to combine AscentHR’s global capabilities with your local expertise.
With robust technology, deep HR domain knowledge, and strong delivery governance, AscentHR is committed to making this a high-trust, high-growth partnership.
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About AscentHR
Backed by two decades of industry experience, AscentHR is trusted by leading enterprises across India, APAC, and MEA for HR tech. Discover more about AscentHR and our journey in transforming HR operations.