Payroll designed for Canadian businesses
Payroll can be complex, but it doesn't have to be complicated.
Get everything you need to run payroll efficiently and accurately with Rise. Pay employees on time and accurately, all in just a few clicks.
Companies of all shapes and sizes rely on Rise. You can too.
With Rise, payroll just feels better.
stressful paydays.
Worrying about payroll mistakes? Rise payroll software is programmed to flag and eliminate human error at every turn, ensuring accuracy and peace of mind every payday.
or hidden fees.
Other payroll software vendors might surprise you with extra charges for ad-hoc pay runs, ROEs, T4s, T4As, or CRA remittances. With Rise, you get clear and straightforward, pricing without any hidden fees.
on autopilot.
Taxes stressing you out? Built and developed in Canada for Canadian businesses, Rise handles automatic tax filing, year-end processing, T4s, T4As, RL1 filing, and integrates with all Canadian government agencies.
straight to payroll.
Vacation taken? Hours worked? Annual bonus pay? It’s all built into Rise payroll software, allowing you to run everything easily from one place, ensuring seamless payroll processing.
Pay employees in under 10 minutes.
Rise makes running Payroll so easy and saves me hours each week. All I have to do is click “run payroll” and it's done.”
Founder – Animal Food Bank
We’re Canada’s #1 payroll solution for stress-free pay runs.
Rise is known for its user-friendly platform that saves time by letting employees help themselves. Enjoy a sleek, modern system with self-service options that streamline your payroll processes, including time-off requests and approvals built right in.
Built specifically for Canadian businesses, Rise payroll software supports both English and French and operates across all provinces and territories. We ensure compliance with Canadian regulations, making payroll management simple and efficient.
With Rise, everything from recruitment, benefits, time off, scheduling, and time tracking is integrated, ensuring no payroll details get lost. Rise adapts to your business needs, covering payroll, recruitment, people management, benefits, and more—all for one flat monthly fee.
Rise payroll software supports businesses at every stage of growth, helping both companies and its employees thrive. Our plans start with basic payroll and people management and scale to cover all aspects of the employee journey. This flexibility ensures that as your business grows, Rise grows with you.
Automated compliance and Canadian tax filing
Advanced Payroll reporting
Integrated with your most-trusted payroll tools
Full payment processing, including direct deposit & EFT
100% federal and provincial tax compliance done for you
Reconcile T4/T4A/RL1s anytime of year
I love that when I need help with payroll, the Rise team is always there to support me by email, chat or phone. ”
CFO – The Vancouver Club
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Frequently asked payroll questions
Through Rise you can easily manage payroll, HR, performance, and even offer employees group benefits with integrated syncing to reduce human error lost between multiple systems.
Yes! With Rise, you can pay contractors and employees at the same time, along with bonuses, commissions, and more. Calculate, review, and approve it all from one payrun, saving tons of time and effort.
We highly recommend consolidating software needs to save time and costs. Rise handles Time Off, Performance, Benefits, Scheduling and more. Our seamless sync ensures all payroll-related details work harmoniously together. This approach eliminates silos, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
YTD stands for “Year to Date.” In payroll, it refers to the total earnings and deductions accumulated from the beginning of the year to the current date. It includes all wages, bonuses, taxes, and other deductions processed so far. With Rise, tracking your YTD amounts is easy, giving you a clear picture of your financial progress throughout the year.
Payroll tax includes the deductions you make from employee wages for federal and provincial taxes, CPP, and EI. Rise ensures these are calculated accurately, keeping you compliant with all regulations.
Calculating payroll deductions is a breeze with Rise! Enter your employee details, including salary and hours worked. Our system automatically applies taxes, benefits, and RRSP contributions. Review for accuracy and finalize your payroll effortlessly.
With Rise, remitting payroll deductions to the CRA is simple. Log in, go to the remittance section, input the amounts, and submit electronically to the CRA. You’re done! It’s quick and hassle-free.
Running payroll in Rise is super simple! Just log in to your Rise People account and go to the payroll section. Enter your employees’ hours, salaries, and any bonuses or deductions. Our system will do the rest! Review everything for accuracy and then submit. Your employees will be paid accurately and on time, making payday a breeze for everyone.
Rise People stands out as a payroll software for Canadian businesses due to its 100% Canadian compliance, scalability, user-friendly interface, data security and compliance features, automation capabilities, employee self-service functionalities, support and integration options, and analytical insights. This combination of features makes Rise People a top choice for organizations seeking a robust and versatile payroll solution.