Bahrain SMEs moving from Excel
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HR and Payroll Software for Bahrain SMEs
WatheeqaHR gives small and medium companies in Bahrain a practical path away from attendance and salary spreadsheets. A company can import a biometric-device Excel or CSV export, review missing punches, lateness and no-punch workdays, manage leave, and prepare a BHD salary ledger. End-of-service is calculated per Labour Law 36/2012, Article 116, from the official text. From 1 March 2024 the SIO pays non-Bahrainis' end-of-service for later service under Prime Minister's Resolution 109/2023, and WatheeqaHR shows the employer and SIO parts separately. Review the employment contract and separation details before paying. WatheeqaHR does not submit SIO filings or claim Bahrain data residency.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Biometric attendance file import | Analyze supported Excel, CSV and text exports without manually retyping every employee punch |
| BHD salary ledger | Record salary lines, allowances, deductions, advances and payment evidence using three-decimal Bahraini dinar amounts |
| Review-first exceptions | Separate missing punches and no-punch workdays from confirmed absence until HR checks leave and roster records |
| Bahrain end-of-service and SIO split | End-of-service per Labour Law 36/2012, Articles 116 and 47, with the employer and SIO parts shown separately for non-Bahrainis' service from 1 March 2024; SIO-related figures are calculated, never filed |
Who uses this
HR administrators using biometric devices
Turn device exports into an exception list before attendance affects salary records.
Accountants reviewing payroll inputs
Receive a BHD ledger and supporting attendance summary while retaining final approval.
Frequently asked questions
Can WatheeqaHR analyze a biometric attendance Excel file in Bahrain?
Yes, when the export matches a supported Excel, CSV or text structure. The free analyzer detects common punch columns and shows exceptions for review.
Does WatheeqaHR submit SIO contributions?
No. Any modeled contribution is calculated for your own records only; filing and payment remain the employer's responsibility.
Does a no-punch workday mean confirmed absence?
No. It is a definite observation from the uploaded file, but HR must classify it as absence, approved leave or not scheduled using company records.
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