# Luminous Bluewaters Consultancy

> Luminous Bluewaters Consultancy provides HR consultancy for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE: HR retainership, HR outsourcing, payroll and WPS, recruitment, HR policies and compliance, and employee relations. 20+ years of experience, 500+ clients served, 2 countries with offices.

## Company facts
- Head office: 1st Floor, Office No. 110, Golf Park Building, Al Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (PO Box 85662)
- Phone: +971 56 288 6878
- Email: hrlumibluewaters@gmail.com
- Other offices: Trivandrum and Kochi, India
- HR lead: Dr. Jayalakshmi Anand, Senior Partner – Corporate Affairs & HR
- Website: https://luminousconsultancy.ae
- Group website: https://lumi-blue.com (PRO services, visas, business setup, legal, audit, tax and accounting are covered there, not on this site)

## Services
- [HR Retainership](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/services/hr-retainership/): An experienced HR team on a monthly retainer, without the cost of a full in-house HR department.
- [HR Outsourcing & Advisory](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/services/hr-outsourcing-advisory/): Fractional CHRO leadership and complete HR outsourcing for startups and SMEs.
- [Payroll & WPS Management](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/services/payroll-wps/): Accurate monthly payroll and WPS salary files, so every employee is paid accurately and on time, saving you from penalties.
- [Recruitment & Onboarding](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/services/recruitment-onboarding/): Hire the right people and give every new joiner a structured, compliant start.
- [HR Policies & Compliance Audit](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/services/hr-policies-compliance/): Clear HR policies and a regular compliance check, so gaps are fixed before they become problems.
- [Employee Relations & Exits](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/services/employee-relations-exits/): Fair handling of grievances, discipline and exits, with every step documented.

## Frequently asked questions
- **What HR services do you offer in Dubai?** We offer HR retainership, HR outsourcing with fractional CHRO support, payroll and WPS processing, recruitment and onboarding, HR policies and compliance audits, and employee relations and exits.
- **Do you handle payroll and WPS?** Yes. We run monthly payroll, prepare WPS salary files, issue payslips and calculate leave salary and end-of-service gratuity.
- **Do you work with startups and SMEs?** Yes. Most of our HR clients are startups and SMEs that want expert support without building a full in-house team.
- **Can you take on a single HR project?** Yes. Besides monthly retainers, we take on one-off work such as an employee handbook, an HR compliance audit or a hiring drive.
- **Do you provide PRO, visa or business setup services?** Not on this site. This site covers HR only. For PRO services, visas, business setup and other services, visit our group site lumi-blue.com.
- **How do I get started?** Book a free consultation. We review your current HR setup and send a clear scope and timeline.
- **Where is your office?** Our head office is on the 1st floor, Office No. 110, Golf Park Building, Al Garhoud, Dubai.

## Guides
- [HR Compliance Health Check for UAE SMEs: What to Review](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/blog/hr-compliance-health-check-uae-smes/): What a UAE HR compliance audit should cover: contracts, WPS payroll, visas and permits, policies, leave, Emiratisation, health and safety, and HR records. (by Dr. Jayalakshmi Anand)
- [Employee Exit Checklist UAE: Settlement, Gratuity and Visa](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/blog/employee-exit-checklist-uae/): A UAE employee exit checklist for employers: notice, final settlement, end-of-service gratuity, work permit and visa cancellation, and clean offboarding. (by Dr. Jayalakshmi Anand)
- [UAE Payroll Compliance Checklist for Growing SMEs](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/blog/uae-payroll-compliance-checklist-smes/): A practical UAE payroll compliance checklist for SMEs: contracts, WPS, deductions, leave, gratuity provisions, insurance and record-keeping, step by step. (by Dr. Jayalakshmi Anand)
- [Hiring Your First Employee in the UAE: After the Offer Letter](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/blog/hiring-first-employee-uae-after-offer-letter/): What happens after the offer letter when hiring in the UAE: MOHRE work permit, entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, labour contract and WPS enrolment. (by Dr. Jayalakshmi Anand)
- [UAE WPS Salary Rules: A Practical Guide for Employers](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/blog/uae-wps-salary-rules-employers-guide/): What the UAE Wage Protection System requires of employers: who must enrol, how salaries are paid through WPS, common mistakes and how to stay compliant. (by Dr. Jayalakshmi Anand)
- [Strategic HR for Startups in the UAE: Building a Strong Team](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/blog/strategic-hr-for-startups-uae/): The people challenges UAE startups face, from first hires to scaling, and how strategic HR and a fractional CHRO help build a compliant, high-performing team. (by Dr. Jayalakshmi Anand)
- [Why Dubai Businesses Outsource HR to Support Growth](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/blog/why-dubai-businesses-outsource-hr/): Why Dubai businesses outsource HR: lower fixed costs, specialist labour law expertise, stronger compliance, scalability and senior HR leadership for growth. (by Dr. Jayalakshmi Anand)

## Pages
- [About us](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/about-us/)
- [All services](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/services/)
- [Contact](https://luminousconsultancy.ae/contact/)