Folks replaces spreadsheets and disconnected HR tools with a single platform built for Canadian SMBs. Centralize employee records, automate onboarding workflows, track absences and PTO, and manage performance reviews — all from one dashboard.
With Folks ATS, post to major Canadian job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobillico, Talent.com), parse resumes with AI-powered matching, and move candidates through your hiring pipeline in clicks. Applications from your career page flow directly into the system, and your team can communicate with candidates using customizable email templates — no switching between tools.
Folks Payroll handles CRA remittances, T4/RL-1 generation, ROE filing, and multi-province tax calculations natively. SOC 2 Type 2 certified, with all data hosted in Canada. Trusted by 1,200+ Canadian organizations.
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Synerion is workforce management software built for organizations that need reliable, configurable, and technically sound tools to manage employee time, scheduling, and labor costs. Unlike lightweight apps or rigid legacy systems, Synerion focuses on precision and adaptability. Time can be captured through biometric clocks (fingerprint, facial recognition), proximity or card readers, mobile devices with geofencing, web browsers, or tablet kiosks. Each punch is validated in real time against rules for overtime, shift differentials, union agreements, and custom premiums, reducing downstream payroll exceptions. Offline support with automatic sync ensures data is never lost.
For developers and IT teams, Synerion offers a modern REST API, webhook support, and more than 100 prebuilt connectors to leading payroll, ERP, and HR platforms. Integration isn’t a CSV shuffle — data flows bi-directionally with support for SSO via SAML and OAuth. Audit trails, role-based permissions, encryption in transit, and configurable data-retention policies provide the security and compliance required by enterprise IT.
Managers gain centralized scheduling tools that can auto-assign shifts, handle rotations, balance skills across teams, and highlight coverage gaps. Labor allocation down to job, project, or cost center levels makes reporting and charge-backs straightforward. Finance and operations teams get dashboards that track hours, overtime, and costs in real time, with exportable audit-ready reports.
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Poppins Payroll
Poppins Payroll is a specialized payroll and tax service for families employing household workers such as nannies, caregivers, and housekeepers. This platform simplifies the employer registration process by assisting with obtaining a federal EIN and state accounts, as well as managing new-hire reporting, gross-to-net paycheck calculations, and generating pay stubs. It also includes features for tracking paid time off, automatic tax filings at federal, state, and local levels, and handling quarterly and year-end returns. Users have the flexibility to pay their employees through direct deposit or by using their own checks and transfers, and they can securely access payroll history and tax documents for a minimum of five years. Additionally, Poppins accommodates various pay schedules—weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly—depending on the state's regulations, while diligently tracking leave balances and ensuring compliance with minimum wage, overtime, and tax-withholding laws applicable to each U.S. state. With its comprehensive features, Poppins Payroll aims to alleviate the complexities involved in managing household employee payroll.
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PaycheckCity
PaycheckCity is an online resource designed to provide self-service payroll solutions specifically for small businesses. This platform features complimentary payroll calculators that assist in calculating taxes across all 50 states in the U.S., accommodating even multi-state payroll situations. Users have the flexibility to manage an unlimited number of companies, employees, and payroll cycles, as well as to generate essential federal forms such as the W-2, 940, and 941. Emphasizing user-friendliness, it allows businesses to easily enter pay information, including hours worked, tips, sick leave, or vacation time, resulting in calculated paychecks and paystubs that are ready for printing. Although PaycheckCity handles tax calculations, it is important to note that users must take responsibility for printing checks and filing their own taxes. The service does not include features for direct deposit or automatic federal and state tax submissions; instead, it supplies users with pre-filled federal forms based on their payroll history, enabling them to file and make payments on their own. This allows businesses to maintain control over their payroll processes while ensuring compliance with tax requirements.
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