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ConnectHR

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Overview

ConnectHR is a GCC-focused HR and payroll platform built around UAE labour law, WPS filing and on-premise biometric hardware.

Headquarters

Dubai, UAE

Founded

2014

Regional presence

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman

Scale & trust signals

1,200+

Total clients

140+

Healthcare clients

12

Years in market

Figures self-reported by vendor, last verified 12 Aug 2026.

Why BuyCo recommends this for Northwind Health

Strong regional fit for UAE with native WPS support and pre-built biometric integrations for a 500-employee scale.

Best for UAE / GCC mid-market HR & payroll.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Deep UAE labor law compliance
  • WPS payroll built-in
  • Biometric device integrations

Cons

  • Limited presence outside GCC
  • UI could be more modern

Pricing & implementation

Estimated annual price

AED 32k – 42k / year

Implementation

4 – 6 weeks

Setup fee: AED 6,000 one-time setup & data migration

  1. Weeks 1–2

    Discovery, policy configuration and data migration.

  2. Weeks 3–4

    WPS payroll setup and biometric device integration.

  3. Weeks 5–6

    Parallel payroll run, training and go-live.

Fit against your requirements

  • WPS payroll Supported
  • Biometric integration Supported
  • Leave & attendance Supported
  • Employee self-service Supported
  • Microsoft 365 Supported

Checked against the must-have requirements captured for Northwind Health (Healthcare) at intake.