U HR FAQ
7 straight answers from the U HR team
1 What is U HR and how does it differ from other HRIS platforms?
U HR is an Arabic-first HRIS built specifically for Saudi and GCC organizations. Unlike Western HRIS platforms that add Arabic as a translation layer, U HR is built from the ground up with RTL support, Hijri calendar, GOSI/WPS compliance, Nitaqat reporting, and NDMO data residency as native features — not bolted-on modules.
2 Does U HR handle GOSI and WPS compliance automatically?
Yes. U HR natively generates GOSI contribution files and WPS SIF files in the exact format required by the e-GOSI portal and Mudad platform. It handles separate Saudi/non-Saudi contribution schemes, SANED unemployment insurance, IBAN validation, and bank-code mapping automatically. The system validates employee data before submission and alerts you to any discrepancies before filing.
3 How does U HR handle Nitaqat/Saudization reporting?
U HR provides real-time Nitaqat/Saudization dashboards that calculate Saudization ratios by entity, department, job family, and salary band in real-time. It supports multi-entity organizations where each legal entity has its own Nitaqat status, and generates the reports auditors need for government contract bids. The system alerts you when any entity approaches Yellow or Red Nitaqat bands.
4 Does U HR support the Hijri calendar alongside Gregorian dates?
Yes. U HR supports dual Hijri and Gregorian calendar across all date fields — contracts, leave accruals, probation periods, end-of-service benefits, and payroll cycles. Users can toggle per date field rather than forcing one calendar globally. This prevents common miscalculations in probation periods and end-of-service benefits that occur when forcing a single calendar.
5 Does U HR support multi-entity / holding company structures?
Yes. U HR models Organizations → Companies → Departments as separate objects, allowing each legal entity to have its own Nitaqat status, GOSI registration, and compliance settings. This is critical for holding companies and conglomerates where each subsidiary has independent regulatory obligations.
6 How is U HR priced for Saudi organizations?
U HR uses a per-employee-per-month pricing model with volume discounts for larger organizations. Pricing includes all regulatory compliance features (GOSI, WPS, Nitaqat, Hijri, NDMO) with no hidden fees. Contact sales for a customized quote based on your employee count and entity structure.
7 How does U HR compare to BambooHR for Saudi organizations?
BambooHR is a great general-purpose HRIS but lacks native Saudi compliance. It doesn't generate GOSI/WPS files natively, lacks Hijri calendar support, can't compute real-time Nitaqat ratios by entity/department, and stores data in US data centers (NDMO non-compliant). U HR is purpose-built for Saudi/GCC compliance with all regulatory workflows native, Arabic-first RTL interface, and data residency inside the Kingdom.