Streamlining HR, Payroll and Timekeeping at a World-Class Scottish Links Course
All-in-one HR, Payroll and Timekeeping platform
HBHR consolidates previously separate processes into a single system, saving significant time and reducing costs across the business.
Outstanding support and training from a dedicated team
HBHR provided patient, expert guidance throughout the onboarding process, delivering a level of service unmatched in over three decades of software experience.
A proven step up from competing HR software
Having evaluated other HR solutions, Dumbarnie Links found HBHR to be the best product on the market for their needs.
The Background
Dumbarnie Links is a world-class golf destination situated in Upper Largo, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. Designed by renowned course architect Clive Clark, the links course is widely regarded as one of the finest modern courses in the UK, offering spectacular views over the Firth of Forth and an outstanding visitor experience.
The course attracts visitors from across the globe and has hosted prestigious events including the Women’s Scottish Open. As a high-end hospitality and golf operation, Dumbarnie Links requires robust and efficient back-office systems to support its growing team and operations.
The Challenge
Managing HR, payroll and timekeeping through separate systems was creating unnecessary complexity and administrative burden. The team needed a solution that would bring these functions together in one place, saving time, cutting costs and simplifying day-to-day operations.
Having experienced other HR software on the market, the bar was set high. Dumbarnie Links needed not only the right technology, but a provider that could deliver genuinely excellent support and training through the transition.

The Solution
Dumbarnie Links implemented the HBHR software, bringing HR, payroll and timekeeping into a single integrated platform. The system was designed to be intuitive and easy to use, reducing the learning curve for staff while consolidating previously fragmented processes.
Throughout the switchover, dedicated HBHR team members Emma and Graeme provided hands-on support and training, ensuring a smooth transition and giving the team the confidence to get the most out of the new system from day one.
The Results
Since moving to HBHR, Dumbarnie Links has benefited from significant time savings and reduced operational costs. Having all HR, payroll and timekeeping functions in one place has simplified processes and reduced duplication of effort across the business.
The quality of support received throughout the implementation has stood out as exceptional — even when compared against numerous software transitions over a 34-year career in the industry. The result is a more efficient, confident team equipped with a system that genuinely works for them.
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“Having tried other HR software I have to say that I think HBHR is the best on the market. It has combined HR, Payroll and Timekeeping in one place saving me so much time and the business a lot of money. The support and training we have received is the best I have ever experienced in a 34 year career and I have been party to many software changes during those years. Emma and Graeme are so helpful and patient and I can’t thank them enough for all the support I have received during our software change over. I highly, highly recommend this product and the company.”