Payroll Software for Canadian Businesses
Employment Hero takes care of the hard stuff so that you don’t have to. Whether you’re an owner managing payroll yourself or a growing business looking to streamline processes, Employment Hero adapts to your needs and takes payroll off your plate.
Payroll that fits into the big picture
Employment Hero’s payroll integrates with our HR tools. That means time and attendance, automatic payroll calculations, HR reports and insights, salaries and employee data flow seamlessly together, eliminating double-handling, spreadsheets and siloes.
Payroll processes anyone can master
Whether you’re in HR, ops or finance, payroll might not be your job title: but it’s on your plate. Employment Hero Payroll is built to be intuitive, reliable and stress-free. Non-specialists can run compliant payroll with confidence, and experts can go further, faster.
Stay on top of compliance
Our tax engine stays up to date with Canadian regulations, automatically applying provincial rules and handling employer tax calculations and CRA remittances.
Payroll on your terms
Run your payroll in minutes, not days. Cut out manual data entry and busy work, all with the support of our local experts who have your back when you need it.
Smarter payroll, less work
Payroll shouldn’t be a pain. We provide a smarter way to handle it, combining an intuitive platform with expert support.
Built-in payroll
One system. One source of truth. One smarter way to run payroll.
Less admin, more control
Made for the unsung heroes who make payday happen.
Compliant, not complex
Running a business is stressful. Compliance shouldn’t be.
Support when you need it
Power, not paperwork. With real people to help when you need them.
Don’t just take our word for it
See the results for yourself.
81%
more efficient payroll processing
39%
time saved on employment-related tasks
$39k
saved* yearly in software subscription costs
150+
payroll steps consolidated into a few clicks
Plans to suit your business
Employment Unlimited
Everything in HR Platinum, plus:
Payroll
Managed Payroll
HR and Employment advisory
Benefits+*
Learning bundle
Optimize all your HR, payroll, hiring and employee engagement processes combined with expert support and extended learning management.
Employment Unlimited
Benefits+ is subject to eligibility requirements.
Employment Unlimited
Optimize all your HR, payroll, hiring and employee engagement processes combined with expert support and extended learning management.
Everything in HR Platinum, plus:
Payroll
Managed Payroll
HR and Employment advisory
Benefits+*
Learning bundle
Employment Unlimited
Benefits+ is subject to eligibility requirements.
HR Platinum
Everything in HR Premium, plus:
Goal setting
Custom fields
Custom branding
Time off calendar integration
1:1s
Single sign-on
360 degree reviews
Advanced HR features for teams looking to stay strategically aligned. Set company goals with OKRs, access 1:1 templates and add your own custom branding in-app.
Payroll
Managed Payroll
HR Platinum
HR Platinum
Advanced HR features for teams looking to stay strategically aligned. Set company goals with OKRs, access 1:1 templates and add your own custom branding in-app.
Everything in HR Premium, plus:
Goal setting
Custom fields
Custom branding
Time off calendar integration
1:1s
Single sign-on
360 degree reviews
Payroll
Managed Payroll
HR Platinum
HR Premium
Everything in HR Standard, plus:
Allowances
Performance reviews
Expense management
Custom reporting
Milestone recognition
Learning management system
Scheduling
Advanced document editor
Keep your team engaged, track performance reviews and celebrate every win. HR Premium is great for organizations looking to improve company culture and communication.
Payroll
Managed Payroll
HR Premium
HR Premium
Keep your team engaged, track performance reviews and celebrate every win. HR Premium is great for organizations looking to improve company culture and communication.
Everything in HR Standard, plus:
Allowances
Performance reviews
Expense management
Custom reporting
Milestone recognition
Learning management system
Scheduling
Advanced document editor
Payroll
Managed Payroll
HR Premium
HR Standard
Includes:
Paperless onboarding
Time off management
Certifications
HR document library
Applicant tracking
Perfect for businesses looking to automate employment admin and take that first step into cloud-based HR. Issue documents, manage time off, HR admin and more.
Learning bundle or Plus
HR & Employment law advisory
Payroll Premium
Managed Payroll
Employee Assistance Programme Standard or Premium
HR Standard
HR Standard
Perfect for businesses looking to automate employment admin and take that first step into cloud-based HR. Issue documents, manage time off, HR admin and more.
Includes:
Paperless onboarding
Time off management
Certifications
HR document library
Applicant tracking
Learning bundle or Plus
HR & Employment law advisory
Payroll Premium
Managed Payroll
Employee Assistance Programme Standard or Premium
HR Standard
Payroll Software FAQs
Everything you need to know about cutting-edge payroll software.
Yes, Employment Hero’s payroll software is HMRC-recognised. Payroll software that is HMRC recognised has been rigorously tested and approved by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This ensures the software can accurately report PAYE information online in real-time (RTI), enabling businesses to meet their tax obligations and comply with HMRC regulations.
Yes. Switch payroll solutions easily by importing employee time worked, leave taken and other employee details from your current payroll provider or accounting software into Employment Hero.
Employment Hero’s payroll solution is RTI-compliant, HMRC-recognised, GDPR-compliant and holds a triple ISO certification (27001, 27017, 27018). Our system is also kept up-to-date with the latest compliance and legislation requirements and changes such as National Minimum Wage and National Insurance Contribution rates to ensure automation is accurate and compliant.
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