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We set up Frappe HR, the HRMS app that runs alongside ERPNext, so your HR team manages UAE employee records, leave, shifts and document expiries without spreadsheets.
ERPNext handles HR in the UAE through Frappe HR, a separate open-source app installed on the same site since version 14. It covers employee records, leave, attendance, shifts, recruitment, appraisals, onboarding and exits. UAE-specific items such as residence visa, Emirates ID, labour card and passport expiries are added as custom fields, with reminders 30, 60 or 90 days ahead.
Since version 14, the HR and payroll features of ERPNext live in a separate open-source app called Frappe HR. It installs on the same site as ERPNext and shares the same employee, company and accounting data. When UAE companies ask us about ERPNext HRMS UAE projects, they usually mean this app: employee master data, leave, attendance, shifts, recruitment, appraisals, onboarding and separation, all on one database with the rest of the business.
UAE HR teams carry a document load that most generic HR templates ignore. Each employee may have a residence visa, Emirates ID, labour card or work permit, passport, medical insurance card and sometimes a driving licence, each with its own expiry. We add these as custom fields or child tables on the Employee record and build reminders so the PRO or HR officer sees what is expiring 30, 60 or 90 days ahead.
This page focuses on the people-management side. Salary structures, payroll runs and the WPS salary file are covered on our ERPNext payroll page. If you are still choosing a platform, our HRMS software guide compares how other systems handle the same work.
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Frappe HR ships with a workspace of number cards, charts and shortcuts. We tailor it to the questions UAE HR managers actually ask before 9 am.
Every stage below is a standard Frappe HR document type, linked to the Employee record so history stays in one place.
One shared database: every step updates stock, finance and reports in real time.
These are the parts of Frappe HR that matter most for UAE employers, and what we change in each.
Personal, job, contract and bank details, plus custom fields for visa type, sponsor, Emirates ID and labour card numbers with expiry dates.
Leave types, leave policies and allocations for annual, sick, maternity, parental, Hajj and unpaid leave, with approver routing per department.
Shift types with grace periods, auto-attendance from Employee Checkin records, and rules for half days and late entry.
Staffing plans, job openings, applicant tracking, interview rounds and offer letters generated from templates.
Activity templates that assign tasks to IT, PRO and finance when someone joins or leaves, including asset return and visa cancellation steps.
Appraisal cycles, KRAs, goals and feedback, configurable per designation or department.
Employee advances and expense claims that post to the ERPNext ledger once approved.
A mobile-friendly portal and the Frappe HR mobile app for leave requests, check-ins, payslips and claims.
HR data rarely starts or ends in one system. These are the connections UAE clients ask for most often.
ERPNext does not ship with UAE labour rules preloaded. We configure the system so your records support them; your legal or HR advisor should confirm specific entitlements.
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 sets leave entitlements, probation limits, notice periods and end-of-service gratuity. We map these into leave policies, probation dates and separation checklists.
Employee records hold the MOHRE person code and labour card details needed later for the Wage Protection System salary file produced by payroll.
Custom expiry fields and scheduled reminders help PRO teams renew documents before fines or work interruptions arise.
Role permissions limit who sees salaries, passports and medical details, in line with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law and any free zone data rules that apply to you.
General information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change; confirm current FTA, MOHRE and Ministry of Finance guidance with your advisor.
Small decisions early in an HRMS rollout save months of cleanup later.
Continue with payroll, other platforms' HR apps, or the ERPNext hub.
We configure the system for the rules UAE businesses report against, and test it before go-live.
General information, not tax or legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the FTA, MOHRE or your advisor. See all UAE compliance guides.
On-site workshops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and remote or on-site delivery across the Northern Emirates and free zones.
Official sources and references
Facts on this page were checked against these sources in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current requirements before acting.
Still have a question? Our consultants are happy to help.
Ask an ExpertIt is a separate open-source app called Frappe HR, maintained by Frappe. It installs on the same site as ERPNext and uses the same employee, company and accounts data, so it feels like one system to users.
Not out of the box. We add custom fields for visa, Emirates ID, labour card and passport numbers and expiry dates, then set up reports and email or WhatsApp reminders before each expiry.
Frappe HR includes gratuity rules with slabs, which we configure to reflect the UAE Labour Law approach for your contract types. Final figures should be checked by HR or your legal advisor before payment.
Most devices can export punches or push them through a small connector into Employee Checkin records. We test the device and the shift rules together before go-live.
Yes. Frappe HR has a mobile app and a responsive web portal for leave requests, check-ins, expense claims and payslip downloads.
A focused rollout for one company with standard leave and attendance often takes 4-8 weeks. Multiple entities, shift patterns or custom approval chains add time.
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Send us your headcount, entities and leave rules, and we will outline a Frappe HR setup that fits your UAE operations.
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