SmartHR Case Study: Migrating a Government Contractor to Cloud-Based HRMS with SharePoint HR Portal Industry: Government Contracting and Technical Services Location: Abu Dhabi Employees: 120+ Challenge The HR team was using a legacy on-prem system lacking employee self-service, automation, or integration capabilities. Reporting was time-consuming, and HR tasks were dependent on IT. They needed a flexible solution tailored for UAE compliance and modern workforce expectations. The Solution: SmartHR Cloud on Azure with SharePoint HR Portal Smart City Systems deployed its Cloud-based HRMS solution UAE on Azure, integrating: A centralized HRMS Dubai environment with role-based access Fully automated Payroll Software Dubai integrated with government WPS formats Custom-built SharePoint HR Portal for onboarding and policy access Employee Self-Service Portal allowing employees to manage requests, view payslips, and update profiles with ease. Impact Reduced HR workload by 40% Replaced paper-based approvals with automated SharePoint workflows Achieved 100% employee adoption across departments
Digitizing HR Operations
SmartHR Case Study: Digitizing HR Operations with Cloud-Based HRMS in Dubai Industry: Logistics and Warehousing Location: Jebel Ali, Dubai Workforce: 350+ staff across 4 sites The Challenge This logistics firm relied on outdated spreadsheets and disconnected tools for managing their growing workforce. The manual processing led to payroll delays, inconsistent attendance tracking, and limited visibility across departments. They also needed to comply with WPS payroll regulations in the UAE. The Solution: SmartHR Standard by Smart City Systems Smart City Systems implemented its end-to-end HRMS Dubai solution—SmartHR Standard—which included: A cloud-based HRMS solution UAE with centralized control A Mobile Attendance Application with geofencing An Employee Self Service Portal in English HR software versions A WPS-compliant payroll software UAE engine integrated with UAE labour law parameters Impact Payroll processing time reduced by 75% 100% WPS compliance and timely SIF file generation Real-time visibility of attendance and shift patterns Employee satisfaction rose by 60% due to faster and transparent processes