Fact: businesses that move from spreadsheets to integrated systems cut processing time by up to 70%.
This case study shows how DynaPay moved a UAE manufacturer from error-prone Excel files to a unified platform on Business Central. The solution centralizes employee data, time capture, and payroll calculations in one system to remove repeated data entry.
DynaPay is built for Microsoft technologies and links financials, timesheets, and compliance tools in real time. It uses Power BI, workflows, and notifications to give finance and operations clear, actionable information.
The migration eliminated manual reconciliations and sped up period closes. Decision-makers will see how an AL-native integration keeps HR, time, and payroll aligned and how subscription pricing scales with growth. Learn more about the implementation and regional features at DynaPay for Business Central.
Key Takeaways
- DynaPay unifies HR and payroll in one integrated Business Central solution.
- AL-native integration removes manual rekeying and reconciliation.
- Real-time reporting and Power BI improve decision-making.
- Advanced formula support handles regional pay rules and expat cases.
- Subscription pricing scales with company growth and user counts.
From spreadsheets to a unified HR and payroll platform: the UAE manufacturing story
A UAE manufacturer left spreadsheets behind and adopted an integrated solution that tied timekeeping, benefits, and pay calculations into one source of truth.
Problem: teams used Excel and separate systems, which caused duplicated entry, inconsistent data, and late processing that strained both HR and finance.
Leadership selected 365 business central as the core ERP and deployed DynaPay to link people, time, and accounting directly to the general ledger and subledgers.
- Time & Attendance and timesheets replaced manual hour trackers so shifts, overtime, and rostering flowed into automated calculations.
- Employee Self-Service removed bottlenecks—staff update personal records, request leave, and view payslips without rekeying.
- Visa renewals, work-permit tracking, and leave travel moved from spreadsheets to auditable, structured records.
Cloud access let site managers review attendance and approve timesheets in real time, improving timeliness and accuracy.
With synchronized data across HR and finance, month-end reconciliations vanished and leaders gained reliable headcount, absence, and overtime insight for better scheduling. DynaPay on dynamics 365 business became the single system of record that unified processes and cut administrative overhead. Learn how to simplify HR and payroll operations.
Why modern businesses choose Payroll Software, HR Software, Cloud Payroll Software, Dynamics 365 BC
Move beyond spreadsheets and you gain a single, trusted view of people, costs, and compliance. When business central serves as the ERP foundation, it links finance, sales, and operations into one end-to-end platform. That unity makes reporting and reconciliations faster and less error-prone.
What an integrated ERP brings to teams
Paired with DynaPay on dynamics 365 business, the system automates time transfer into pay runs and keeps employee records in sync. Managers see headcount, overtime, and cost impact in real time for better workforce planning.
Real-time updates, compliance, and remote access
Cloud-hosted payroll components apply new tax and regulatory changes automatically. That reduces risk and cuts manual rule updates while making year-end filing simpler and more accurate.
Eliminating manual entry
Synchronized attendance and timesheet data remove duplicate entry. HR and accounting share one source of truth, so errors drop and period closes accelerate.
Scalable, cost-effective operations
Cloud deployment scales with hiring, lowers infrastructure needs, and streamlines approvals. Employee self-service lets staff view payslips, request time off, and update details—freeing management for higher-value work.
Learn more about integration benefits at cloud payroll integration with Dynamics 365 Business.
DynaPay for Dynamics 365 Business Central: the integrated HR & Payroll solution
DynaPay brings a single, AL-native people and pay platform into Business Central, removing manual handoffs between teams. The app posts journals and provisions directly to ledgers so costs reconcile fast and accurately.
Seamless integration with financials and ledgers
AL-native integration ensures payroll journals, accruals, and employer costs map to chart of accounts. That alignment cuts reconciliation time and keeps finance confident in headcount costing.
Built with Microsoft toolchain
Power BI dashboards, automated workflows, and email alerts speed approvals and surface exceptions. The advanced formula builder models regional rules, company allowances, and complex deductions without custom code.
Time capture, self-service, compliance, and analytics
Time & attendance, timesheets, and rostering feed runs automatically. Employee self-service delivers payslips, leave requests, and benefits visibility. Automated updates handle tax and labor regulation changes for audit-ready records.
| Module | Key Capability | Benefit | Microsoft Integration |
| Time & Attendance | Shift, overtime, rostering | Fewer manual edits | Posts to ledgers |
| Employee Self-Service | Payslips, leave, profile | Less admin work | Workflow notifications |
| Compliance & Reporting | Tax rules, year-end forms | Audit-ready output | Power BI analytics |
Business outcomes for the UAE manufacturer: accuracy, compliance, and speed
Centralizing time capture, rules, and ledger posting transformed routine pay cycles into predictable, auditable operations.
Cutting processing time and reducing errors across pay runs
Automated calculations and approvals shortened pay cycles by removing repetitive manual steps. Synchronized time and attendance data eliminated rekeying and reduced mismatches caused by spreadsheets.
Improved labor law compliance and audit readiness
Automatic updates for tax and labor rules kept calculations current and reduced compliance risk. Standardized reviews and precise overtime tracking helped produce consistent, defensible results before each run.
Cleaner financial closes with automated reconciliations in business central
GL integration simplified posting and reconciliation, cutting late journal corrections and variances. Consolidated records and workflow histories made audits faster and more transparent.
- Better visibility: on-demand reporting across earnings, deductions, accruals, and cost centres improved operational decisions.
- Less admin: employee self-service reduced HR ticket volume and freed the team for strategic work.
- Manager confidence: current information supports scheduling, overtime approvals, and cost control.
- Smoother year-end: accurate forms and timely filings lowered penalties and scrutiny.
For implementation details on HR and payroll integration, see HR and payroll integration with Business Central.
| Outcome | Cause | Benefit |
| Faster pay cycles | Automated calculations & approvals | Reduced processing time; fewer delays |
| Fewer errors | Synchronized time data and rules-based checks | Higher payment accuracy; less rework |
| Stronger compliance | Auto-updates for tax and labor rules | Lower audit risk; correct filings |
| Cleaner closes | Automated GL postings and reconciliations | Faster month/quarter-end close; fewer corrections |
Conclusion
Centralizing people data, attendance, and ledger posting creates a single source of truth for finance, operations, and management.
Moving from spreadsheets to an integrated platform on business central automates calculations, ensures compliant pay runs and posts accurate journals to the ledger. Employee self-service and robust reporting raise productivity and improve the staff experience.
The Microsoft dynamics architecture (AL development, Power BI, workflows) keeps the system current with tax and law changes and supports subscription pricing that scales with your company.
Validate results in a test instance and then engage your team to scope a low‑disruption rollout. Learn more about operational improvements and validation steps in the implementation guide.
Dynamics Business Solutions (DBS) is certified Microsoft Dynamics partner in UAE, we take pride in our ability to develop and deploy the right business solution that matches global client’s requirements. DBS has developed in-house state of the art solutions for HR and Payroll, Dynamo and DynaPay on top of Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO and Business Central respectively. These solutions are catering the all business needs of HR and Payroll departments. We provide best services and support to our clients.
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FAQ
How does DynaPay integrate data from Excel into Dynamics 365 Business Central?
DynaPay imports employee, attendance, and payroll data from Excel using predefined templates and mapping tools. The import process validates entries, flags errors, and posts clean records directly into Business Central ledgers and HR tables to create a single source of truth without manual reconciliation.
What benefits does a unified HR and payroll platform bring to a manufacturing company in the UAE?
A unified platform reduces manual entry, streamlines payroll runs, and centralizes compliance updates for UAE labor and tax rules. It improves accuracy, speeds up month-end close, and enables visibility across finance, HR, and operations for better workforce planning and cost control.
How does Dynamics 365 Business Central support HR, finance, and operations together?
Business Central connects personnel records with general ledger, cost centres, and project accounting. This alignment ensures payroll postings, accruals, and benefits are reflected in financials, while operational metrics like time attendance feed resource planning and production costing.
What are the advantages of cloud-based payroll and HR systems for remote teams?
Cloud delivery provides real-time updates, secure access from any location, and automatic compliance patches. Teams can submit timesheets, managers can approve remotely, and payroll processing can run on schedule without dependence on local servers or manual file transfers.
How does DynaPay eliminate manual entry and create a single source of truth?
DynaPay synchronizes HR, attendance, and payroll data with Business Central through native connectors. Automated validation rules, formula-driven calculations, and scheduled jobs keep records consistent across modules and reduce duplicate data entry.
Is the solution scalable for growing teams in manufacturing operations?
Yes. The platform scales by handling increased employee counts, multiple company entities, and complex payroll rules. Licensing and cloud resources expand with demand, keeping per-user costs predictable while supporting additional modules like recruiting and training.
How does DynaPay connect with Business Central financials and ledgers?
Integration uses standard APIs and AL extensions to post payroll journal entries, benefits accruals, and employer contributions into Business Central. Reconciling transactions, allocating labor costs, and updating general ledger accounts happen automatically after each payroll run.
Which Microsoft tools power analytics and automation for this solution?
The solution leverages Power BI for dashboards and advanced reporting, Power Automate for workflow approvals and notifications, and native Business Central AL code for business logic. Email alerts and scheduled reports improve decision-making and control.
How are regional payroll calculations handled, including tax and labor law changes?
DynaPay includes an advanced formula builder that models regional rules like gratuity, allowances, and statutory deductions. Compliance updates can be pushed centrally to reflect new laws, ensuring calculations and year-end forms remain accurate.
Can time & attendance and rostering feed payroll automatically?
Yes. Time capture devices, timesheets, and rostering modules sync hours and exceptions into payroll. Rules for overtime, shift differentials, and leave are applied automatically so payroll reflects actual worked time without manual adjustments.
What self-service features are available for employees?
Employee Self-Service provides payslip access, leave requests, personal data updates, and benefits enrolment. Mobile and web portals let staff view records, submit timesheets, and track requests, reducing HR inquiries and improving engagement.
How does the system support compliance, tax reporting, and year-end processes?
The platform automates statutory calculations, generates required tax forms, and creates audit trails for payroll changes. It also supports electronic filing formats for local authorities and preserves documentation for audit readiness.
Are recruitment, onboarding, performance, and training managed within the same system?
Yes. Integrated modules cover candidate tracking, onboarding workflows, performance reviews, and training records. This continuity speeds hires, aligns development plans with payroll eligibility, and links outcomes to compensation decisions.
Does the solution handle expatriate documentation and visa management?
The system manages expatriate records, visa and work permit expiries, and linked leave travel entitlements. Alerts and document storage help HR stay on top of renewals and compliance for international staff.
What reporting and analytics are available for HR and management?
Prebuilt and customizable reports cover headcount, cost per employee, payroll variance, compliance metrics, and labor utilization. Dashboards in Power BI provide executive visibility and drill-downs for operational teams.
How much can payroll processing time be reduced after implementation?
While results vary, manufacturers commonly see significant reductions in processing time—often 50% or more—by automating data flows, formula calculations, and reconciliations, which cuts manual tasks and error correction.
How does the integration improve labor law compliance and audit readiness?
Automated application of statutory rules, versioned calculation engines, and detailed audit logs ensure payroll adheres to labor law requirements. Built-in reports and exportable records simplify internal and external audits.
What impact does the solution have on financial closes in Business Central?
Automated payroll postings and reconciliations reduce month-end adjustments, leading to cleaner closes. Cost allocations and accruals post on schedule, improving the accuracy of financial statements and management reporting.
