ArcHR
HR Software for Saudi Arabia Companies with 50–75 employees.
At 50–75 employees, compliance exposure is at its highest and multi-layer approval workflows become necessary. ArcHR is SAR-native HR and payroll for Saudi Arabia SMEs with 50–75 employees — GOSI contribution calculation + CSV export; Mudad (WPS) SIF file generation.
· by ArcHR Compliance Team
Month in the life
With 65 employees across office and warehouse operations, payroll is a three-day process involving HR, Finance, and the PRO team. Last month's GOSI file had a contribution mismatch for two Saudi employees whose Qiwa contracts were amended mid-cycle but payroll was not updated. Mudad rejected a wage report because three Saudi salaries were transferred two days after the reported payment date. Nitaqat dropped from Green to Yellow after two Saudi employees resigned — the GM froze expatriate hiring until HR recalculated the band. End-of-service accrual for 50 non-Saudi employees totals over SAR 1.2 million; finance needs quarterly reports, not annual estimates. Leave disputes between warehouse shift supervisors and HR happen weekly because paper attendance conflicts with self-reported hours. Iqama renewals for 40 expatriates cluster in Q3; two already lapsed because PRO tracking was not linked to payroll headcount. HRSD announced a wage protection audit for establishments in the company's sector. Disciplinary warnings issued to three employees were never uploaded to Qiwa, weakening the company's position when one filed a labour complaint. At 50–75 employees, compliance exposure peaks — every payroll error, late GOSI filing, or Nitaqat miscalculation has immediate financial consequences. ArcHR unifies GOSI payroll, Mudad exports, Nitaqat tracking, EOS accrual, and attendance in one audit-ready system.
Primary pain points
Payroll errors in a 60-person company are expensive and damage trust — compliance is essential
Leave approvals and attendance disputes between managers and employees escalate to HR
EOSB liability is material at this size — finance needs visibility before any exit
Compliance checklist
- Reconcile GOSI contributions, Qiwa contract salaries, and Mudad wage reports before each monthly close
- Monitor Nitaqat band weekly during hiring periods — at 50–75 headcount, one Saudi departure shifts metrics significantly
- Produce quarterly end-of-service liability reports for finance from system accruals, not manual estimates
- Link iqama renewal workflow to active payroll — lapsed iqamas for on-payroll employees trigger compliance flags
- Enforce sick leave documentation from day four per KSA Labour Law — at this size, undocumented sick days add up
- Document disciplinary actions and contract amendments on Qiwa before processing related payroll changes
Pricing fit
A 65-person KSA company on ArcHR pays one per-employee monthly rate covering GOSI payroll, Mudad exports, Nitaqat dashboards, EOS accrual, leave, and attendance. Compared to mid-market platforms charging per module and per establishment, ArcHR typically saves 40–60% at the 50–75 band. Quarterly EOS liability reports and Saudization analytics are included — not add-ons. Request a demo for pricing based on your current Nitaqat band and payroll complexity.
Frequently asked questions
How much does HR software cost for a 60-person UAE company?
ArcHR pricing is per active employee per month. For a 60-person UAE company, ArcHR typically costs 40–60% less than ZenHR or Bayzat for equivalent compliance coverage. Book a demo for pricing tailored to your headcount.
What is the financial risk of a Nitaqat band drop at 60 employees?
Dropping from Green to Yellow restricts new visa issuance, increases government fees, and can disqualify the company from government tenders. At 60 employees, losing two Saudi staff without replacement can trigger a band change — monthly monitoring is essential.
How does ArcHR calculate end-of-service benefits for KSA employees?
ArcHR accrues EOS monthly based on KSA Labour Law — half-month salary per year for the first five years, one full month per year thereafter for non-Saudis. Final settlement calculations include leave encashment and accrued EOS on termination.
Can ArcHR handle GOSI back-contribution corrections?
ArcHR maintains contribution history per employee and flags when Qiwa contract salary changes require GOSI adjustment. HR can generate corrected contribution files for prior periods with audit trail documentation.
What attendance method works best for 50–75 employee KSA operations?
Mixed operations benefit from mobile geo-fenced check-in for field and warehouse staff plus fixed terminal clock-in for offices. ArcHR consolidates both into one attendance ledger that feeds overtime and payroll directly.
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