Setup & ongoing runs
- Payroll setup & onboarding
- Monthly payroll processing
- New joiner & leaver processing
- Payslip generation
Managed Payroll & Reward Operations
Managed payroll for UAE and Saudi employers
Payroll that is governed, compliant and accurate. RewardEdge does not only design pay structures; we run the payroll behind them, on time every month, for organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Compete on accuracy and control, not on being the cheapest.
The problem
The payroll problems we take off your desk
When payroll depends on one person and late inputs, every month is a risk.
Single point of failurePayroll lives with one person, and nobody else can run it or check it.
Late, scattered inputsJoiners, leavers, overtime and deductions arrive late or by email, so the run is rushed every month.
Unreconciled submissionsWPS, GOSI or GPSSA submissions are made, but nobody reconciles them to the general ledger.
Undocumented final settlementsEnd-of-service and gratuity amounts are calculated case by case, with no documented method.
Totals, not reportsFinance receives a total, not a report it can trust and audit.
What we handle
What a payroll engagement covers
A complete monthly payroll operation for the UAE and Saudi Arabia — set up correctly, run accurately, and reported clearly to your Finance team.
Statutory & compliance items
- WPS file preparation & submission support (UAE)
- GOSI & GPSSA contribution processing
- End-of-service & gratuity calculations
Administration
- Leave, overtime & deductions
Reporting & assurance
- Payroll reconciliation
- Monthly reports for Finance
- Payroll audit & due-diligence support
The monthly cycle
How the monthly cycle works
Six steps, every month, with your approval before anything is paid.
01
Input cut-off
You send changes — joiners, leavers, salary changes, overtime, leave, deductions — by an agreed date.
02
Processing
We calculate gross-to-net, statutory contributions and any final settlements.
03
Checks
Variance review against last month, plus reconciliation of headcount and totals.
04
Approval
You review the payroll register and approve before payment.
05
Payment & submissions
WPS file support in the UAE; GOSI or GPSSA processing as applicable.
06
Reporting
Payslips to employees and a reconciled report pack to Finance.
Controls
Controls built into every run
Accuracy comes from the process, not from heroics at month-end.
Maker and checker
Every payroll is prepared and then independently checked before it reaches you.
Variance review
Any change against last month above an agreed threshold is explained before approval.
Documented calculations
End-of-service, gratuity and statutory amounts follow a written method you can show an auditor.
Approval trail
Nothing is paid without your recorded approval.
Compliance
UAE and Saudi compliance, handled
The statutory items that most often go wrong are built into the cycle.
UAE WPSWage files prepared to meet the payment rules; see our guide to the 2026 WPS rules.
UAE gratuityEnd-of-service calculated on the last basic wage under Article 51; see how UAE gratuity is calculated.
Saudi GOSIContributions calculated on the correct contributory wage; see our GOSI guide.
GPSSAPension contributions for UAE nationals processed as applicable.
Data privacy & confidentiality
Your employees' data is handled as a responsibility, not an afterthought
Payroll means handling some of the most sensitive data your organisation holds. Before any payroll processing begins, we sign both a Non-Disclosure Agreement and a Data Processing Agreement with you. Our commitments:
Confidentiality firstEvery engagement is covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Employee and salary data is treated in strict confidence.
Used only for payrollYour data is used solely to deliver the agreed payroll service — never sold, shared, or used for any other purpose.
Restricted accessAccess is limited to the specific team members assigned to your account.
You stay in controlYou remain the owner of your data. We process it only on your instructions, and return or securely delete it at the end of our engagement or on request.
Secure handlingData is transferred and stored using access-controlled, secure methods.
Signed before we startA Non-Disclosure Agreement and a Data Processing Agreement are signed with you before any payroll processing begins — setting out exactly how your data is handled.
Who it's for
UAE & Saudi Arabia, any size
From small teams to large workforces — organisations that want payroll run accurately and compliantly, without building an in-house payroll function. It also suits companies setting up a new GCC entity, or replacing a provider after an audit finding.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How is pricing set?
Pricing is scoped to your headcount, countries and requirements. Tell us what you need and we will come back with a clear quote.
Can you take over mid-year?
Yes, with a parallel run first so opening balances, leave and end-of-service accruals are verified.
Do you handle final settlements?
Yes. End-of-service and gratuity calculations are part of every engagement.
How do you protect employee data?
A Non-Disclosure Agreement and a Data Processing Agreement are signed before any processing starts, and access is limited to your assigned team.
Get a quote
Let's scope your payroll
Pricing is scoped to your headcount, countries and requirements. Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a clear quote.