Small business payroll software.
Run your payroll in minutes, not hours with our AI-powered payroll software. Automate tax remittances, sync timesheets instantly, and help your team get paid accurately. Less time crunching numbers, more time growing your small business.
Payroll made simple for growing teams.
Built-in CRA remittances
Take the guesswork out of compliance. We automatically calculate CPP, EI and income tax deductions, and remit them to the CRA for you.
Automatic statutory and overtime calculations
We help you manage payroll compliance effortlessly. The platform automatically calculates provincial statutory holiday pay and overtime for you, saving you hours of manual math.
Seamless timesheet sync
Stop chasing paper timesheets. Approved employee hours and shift data flow directly into your pay run. Completely eliminate manual double data entry.
Employee self-service app
Give your team control. Employees can use the Work app to access their own payslips, check leave balances and submit timesheets securely from anywhere, eliminating the need for manual requests and routine admin follow-ups.
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Accounting software integration
Copy: Keep your books balanced. Sync your payroll data and journal entries directly to your accounting software with just a few clicks. See integrations that work with Employment Hero.
Custom income types
Tailor your pay runs. Easily add specific allowances, bonuses, or unique deductions that fit the exact needs of your business.
Flexible off-cycle payments
Need to run an ad-hoc bonus or correct an error? Easily create off-cycle pay runs without incurring any additional fees for extra pay runs.
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Frequently asked questions.
Common questions about our small business payroll software.
Yes. Take the guesswork out of compliance. Our platform automatically calculates your source deductions – including CPP, EI, and income tax – and remits them directly to the CRA on your behalf.
Calculating stat pay is a massive headache. We automate provincial statutory holiday pay and overtime calculations for you, saving you hours of manual math and helping you manage compliance.
Absolutely. Whether you manage shift-based retail and hospitality staff or salaried tech workers, our platform handles mixed workforces with ease.
Because approved timesheets and leave requests sync automatically into the pay run, most small business owners can review and process their entire payroll in just a few clicks.
Yes. Employment Hero features a native integration with QuickBooks Online, Xero and more. Allowing you to easily map your chart of accounts and sync your journal entries.
Definitely. If you need to pay out a spot bonus or fix a missing expense, you can easily create an off-cycle pay run in just a few clicks without needing to wait for your next regular pay cycle.
Absolutely. As you build the schedule, the platform forecasts your wage costs and sends instant alerts before you assign shifts that will push an employee into overtime.
Yes. Because the AI Employment OS is an all-in-one platform, there is no manual data entry. Once a manager approves a timesheet, the exact hours flow directly into your pay run.
Payroll resources for Canadian small businesses
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Read more: Canadian payroll guide: How employers can get payroll rightCanadian payroll guide: How employers can get payroll right
This payroll guide covers tax deductions, pay schedules, benefits and compliance rules so employers can manage payroll with confidence.
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Read more: Common payroll mistakes in Canada and how to avoid themCommon payroll mistakes in Canada and how to avoid them
Discover the most common payroll mistakes SMBs make in Canada and learn how to prevent them with smart payroll practices.
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Read more: Essential best practices to conquer Canadian payroll as a small businessEssential best practices to conquer Canadian payroll as a small business
Stop the payroll headache. Master Canadian payroll with our small business guide to tax deductions and compliance for a happier, more efficient team.
Run payroll your way, every time
Whether you want to run manual diligence or outsource the bulk of work to our specialists, Employment Hero has a payroll solution that flexes with your ways of working.
Automate core payroll and post-payroll tasks at no cost. Really.
Centralized access to pre-payroll data like time off and rostering.
A dedicated payroll partner to handle complex tasks, from legislation changes to year-end submissions.
Automated direct deposits and remittances, compliance reporting and more.
Hiring on autopilot
Take people from “Hi” to Hired without switching tabs.
Get instant access to talent. Save time and cut costs.
Curated talent shortlists automation and more.
Manage open roles, interviews and onboarding from one place.
Find, hire and onboard team members all in the same tab.
Make work feel less like work
We’ve made work admin a breeze. Forget paper-based processes and lost time off requests: give your team self-service access to all their important HR and Payroll tasks.
All employee data is housed in a single, secure platform.
Automate time off requests, performance reviews and onboarding.
Centralize and share company policies and essential documents.
Workforce analytics and reports to help leaders make data-driven decisions.
Supporting employment from every angle
Your employment vision — ignited to its full potential.
Forget payroll complexity. We deliver compliant, accurate pay runs with unmatched ease.
Why leave R&D cash on the table? Recover up to 64% with our SR&ED expertise, fuelled by your HR and payroll data.
Expert-led advice, compliance checks and advice.
Benefits+: Your team’s health benefits, digitally managed. Real-time updates push directly from HR, making manual tasks a thing of the past.
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