Folks
Most HR software is built for the US market and adapted for Canada as an afterthought — missing native payroll compliance, storing data on American servers, and offering no French-language support. Folks is different. A Canadian-owned platform designed from day one for the way Canadian businesses actually run.
Folks handles CRA-compliant payroll natively: automatic T4 and RL-1 generation, ROE filing to Service Canada, CPP/QPP/CPP2 and EI deductions, multi-province tax calculations, WSIB/WCB, Ontario EHT, and direct deposit — no third-party payroll provider needed. The platform also covers HRIS, applicant tracking with AI-powered candidate matching and integrations with Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobillico, and Talent.com, plus performance management with 360° evaluations.
SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted exclusively in Canada — governed by PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws, not the US CLOUD Act. Fully bilingual in English and French. Plans start at $6/employee/month. 1,200+ Canadian SMBs across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, non-profit, and professional services already made the switch.
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Rippling
Rippling simplifies human resources, payroll, IT, and expense management for companies operating on a global scale. With ease, you can oversee the complete employee lifecycle, encompassing everything from recruitment to benefits management and performance evaluations. It offers automation for HR processes, eases the approval workflow, and guarantees adherence to regulations. You can also control devices, manage software access, and monitor compliance, all from a single dashboard. With timely payroll processing, effective expense tracking, and adaptable financial policies, you can save time, lower expenses, and boost overall efficiency in your organization. Discover the advantages of integrated management solutions with Rippling and transform the way your business operates today.
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Easylon
Easylon Loon & Salaris provides an exceptional payroll software called ELSA, which seamlessly incorporates all necessary functionalities for efficient payroll management. With a strong emphasis on ease of use and straightforwardness, the design prioritizes user experience. What distinguishes Easylon from other payroll providers is the remarkably quick setup, usually finalized in just one day, and without hefty consultancy expenses. ELSA is an effective solution for handling payroll administration with ease. Initially, employees received their pay slips through email, but they can now conveniently access these documents via the elsaonline app on their smartphones. Users can easily inform employees when their pay slips are ready, while standard login options through PCs using a username and password are still maintained. Notably, this feature incurs no additional costs for companies that choose to outsource their payroll tasks to Easylon. Overall, ELSA streamlines payroll processes while simultaneously improving communication between employers and employees regarding salary details, ensuring that everyone is well-informed and up-to-date. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, this adaptability is crucial for modern payroll management.
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Poppins Payroll
Poppins Payroll offers a tailored payroll and tax solution for families who hire household staff like nannies, caregivers, and housekeepers. The platform streamlines the employer onboarding process by aiding in obtaining a federal EIN and setting up state accounts, as well as handling new-hire reporting, calculating gross-to-net paychecks, and producing pay stubs. Additional features include tracking paid time off, automatic tax submissions at federal, state, and local levels, and managing quarterly and year-end tax returns. Users can conveniently pay their employees either through direct deposit or personal checks and transfers, with secure access to payroll history and tax documents for a minimum duration of five years. Poppins also supports various pay cycles—weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly—based on state requirements, while meticulously monitoring leave balances and ensuring adherence to minimum wage, overtime, and tax-withholding regulations across all U.S. states. By providing such a comprehensive array of features, Poppins Payroll seeks to simplify the often intricate process of handling payroll for household employees, ultimately making it easier for families to manage their financial responsibilities. This level of support not only enhances compliance but also brings peace of mind to employers.
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