Payroll Software

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.
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Companies of all shapes and sizes rely on Rise. You can too.

With Rise, payroll just feels better.

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Say goodbye to
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.

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No price jumps
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.

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Canadian compliance
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.

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Sync everything
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.

Run payroll like clockwork with Rise. Hours sync automatically, and all details are seamlessly imported. Just review and approve with a few clicks. Don't believe us? Try it for yourself below!

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.”

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Nicole Frey
Founder – Animal Food Bank

We’re Canada’s #1 payroll solution for stress-free pay runs.

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User friendly interface everyone loves

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.

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Payroll software made for Canadian businesses

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.

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Never miss a detail with seamless integrations

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.

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Flexible for businesses of all sizes

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.

5+ Hours Saved
We save clients over 5+ hours on each pay cycle.
$26 Billion +
That's right, over $26 billion in Canadian payroll processed.
2-4 Weeks
Start running payroll in as little as 2-4 weeks.
Tax Filing

Automated compliance and Canadian tax filing

Never worry about payroll taxes again. Rise calculates and remits provincial and federal payroll deductions, handling everything from commissions to benefits and RRSP matching. Our trusted formulas ensure compliance and accuracy, making payroll stress-free.
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Advanced Payroll reporting

Say hello to a world of visually stunning reports that bring your organization's vital payroll insights to life at-a-glance. With Rise’s unified reporting centre, your HR, Recruiting, and Payroll teams can create custom reports that drive smart descisions.
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Integrated with your most-trusted payroll tools

Eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and save time. Rise integrates with popular accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks Online, keeping your financial data synchronized and accurate.
Full Payment Processing

Full payment processing, including direct deposit & EFT

With Rise, paying your employees is quick and easy. We support direct deposit and EFT, seamlessly integrated with all Canadian banks and government agencies. Ensure smooth and efficient paydays, no matter how many accounts your employees have.
Automated Compliance

100% federal and provincial tax compliance done for you

Rise takes care of your tax needs by integrating with the CRA, RQ, and Service Canada. We ensure you pay and remit taxes accurately and on time, following federal and provincial laws. With 100% compliance for vacation, overtime, and stat holiday pay, you can focus on running your business worry-free.
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Reconcile T4/T4A/RL1s anytime of year

With Rise, you can reconcile your T4/T4A/RL1 slips at any time of the year, making year-end processing a breeze. And if you're wondering whether Rise understands Canadian tax season, the answer is a resounding yes! You're in good hands with us.

I love that when I need help with payroll, the Rise team is always there to support me by email, chat or phone. ”

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Helen Worth
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.

Get the Canadian payroll, HR, and benefits system that works together.

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