For Canadian, USA and Global Companies hiring in Canada
PEO & EOR Services for Canadian & US Companies
Our experienced HR and Payroll specialists will help you navigate expansion into the Canadian market with our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or Employer of Record (EOR) services.
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Our PEO & EOR Services
Full-Service Employee Management
- Customized employment documentation, including offer letters that match your corporate strategy.
- HR support and advice regarding full-cycle employment, from onboarding to termination.
- Canadian phone number for employees to call with banking or health and safety questions.
Payroll Management
- Direct deposit and emailed pay slips to your Canadian employees.
- Payment and filing for all applicable payroll taxes.
- No need to open a Canadian bank account. Payroll funds can be wired to Pivotal in CDN or USD.
Employee Benefits
- Access to extensive health benefit packages, including health and dental, group RSP, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.
Customer Service and Support
- A direct line to our dedicated Payroll and HR Specialists who manage your account throughout the relationship.
- Each Specialist is supported by a team of seasoned professionals who can handle payroll and HR questions at all levels.
Need help hiring in Canada?
Request a free quote today for a personalized consultation and discover how our PEO and EOR services can transform your operations.
It Doesn't Have to be Complicated
Are you a hyper growth company looking for the fast on-ramp to Canada’s vast pool of HR talent? Are you recruiting and hiring in Canada’s well-known tech-sector talent? Or, are you looking to expand your sales teams in the field?
Bring Pivotal’s four-decades of expertise to your needs, small or large. We can help you decide between and EOR solution, a PEO solution, or specific outsourced HR and payroll support. Request a call back to discuss with one of our experts:Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Solutions
Tailored Solutions
With a PEO, you are the technical employer, although we, through our outsourced local HR expertise, help you manage compliance with local regulations and payroll, such as:
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration and Group RSPs
- Recruitment as needed
- Any other HR related services required.
The Fast Track to Canada
Friendly — but Different
While the market is friendly, the rules for HR management, payroll and benefits can be quite different. The fastest way to access the Canadian market is through HR outsourced PEO or EOR solutions.
Pivotal HR Solutions, with four decades of expertise, is the Canadian “go to.” Call our team to ask about our customized solutions.
Breaking Borders
BREAKING BORDERS, in a nutshell, is a customized professional employer organization (PEO) service that provides exactly what you need:
- Outsourced employee management tasks
- Employee benefits
- Payroll
- Workers’ compensation
- Recruiting
- Risk and safety management, and training and development.
We can expedite your “breaking borders” approach hiring you company’s employees in Canada, thus becoming their employer of record for tax purposes and insurance purposes.
If your plans call for a discrete entity in Canada, we can build an outsource program around the HR and Payroll services that you need in Canada.
Employer of Record (EOR) Solutions
EOR Services
With the Pivotal Employment Management Services EOR Solution, you don’t have to set up a discrete Canadian legal entity. Pivotal hires for you and manages according to your customized needs:
- HR Management
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Management
- Workers Compensation management
- Full Recruitment Services
- Time Management
- Any other HR-related services required.
Customized to Your Scale and Needs
With an EOR solution, your Canadian team can be up and running in as little as 48 hours. Our experienced HR and Payroll specialists will help you navigate expansion into the Canadian market.
With the Pivotal Employment Management Services EOR Solution, you don’t necessarily have to set up a discrete Canadian legal entity. Pivotal hires for you, and offers complete HR Management, Payroll Management, Benefits Management, and hiring and dismissal documentation — according to your customized needs.
Pivotal Co-Hires Your Team
Pivotal Employment Management Services co-hires your workforce, allowing you to avoid legal fees and paperwork delays involved in registering your business in Canada. As your co-employer, we work seamlessly as an extension of your team, even if you only have one Canadian employee.
With our expertise in the Canadian HR market, we can build services to any scale, industry and need. Contact our experts today to discuss your Canadian expansion needs.Who Uses EOR Services in Canada?
US companies expanding into Canada
The most common use case. Hire Canadian talent, serve Canadian clients, or build a Canadian sales or tech team – without incorporating in Canada first.
UK, European, and international companies
Test the Canadian market or establish a presence without the cost and delay of a full Canadian subsidiary.
Fast-growing Canadian companies
Hire in new provinces quickly without opening separate provincial payroll accounts in each jurisdiction.
Which Do You Need?
Employer of Record (EOR) vs. PEO in Canada
Not sure which is right for your situation? Ask our EOR/PEO specialist for free – we’ll help you choose the best structure for your Canadian expansion.
Compare Services
Employer of Record (EOR)
Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
Best for
Foreign companies with no Canadian entity
Existing Canadian businesses
Employment structure
Pivotal is the full legal employer
Co-employment – shared responsibility
Canadian entity required?
Not required
Required
Onboarding speed
As fast as 48 hours
Typically 1-2 weeks
Payroll managed by Pivotal?
Yes
Yes
CRA compliance managed?
Yes-fully
Yes-fully
Group benefits included?
Available
Available
Employer of Record (EOR)
Best for
Foreign companies with no Canadian entity
Employment structure
Pivotal is the full legal employer
Canadian entity required?
Not required
Onboarding speed
As fast as 48 hours
Payroll managed by Pivotal?
Yes
CRA compliance managed?
Yes-fully
Group benefits included?
Available
Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
Best for
Existing Canadian businesses
Employment structure
Co-employment – shared responsibility
Canadian entity required?
Required
Onboarding speed
Typically 1-2 weeks
Payroll managed by Pivotal?
Yes
CRA compliance managed?
Yes-fully
Group benefits included?
Available
What our clients are saying
FundSERV
“Pivotal was able to reduce our risk of being dependent on an individual to process our payroll and at the same time reduced our costs by half.”
Brian Gore
President & CEO
IMS
“Pivotal has staff that are available and ascertain proper protocols and procedures in the HR and Payroll environment. Approachable, understood our needs, worked with our strategies and our comfort levels.”
Sandra Conflitti
VP Human Resources
Kern Inc.
“With us being a USA customer, it makes it easier for us because of the Canadian laws that we do not have complete knowledge of.”
Elva Parfitt
VP Human Resources
EOR and PEO Services Across All Canadian Provinces
Pivotal provides employer of record and PEO services to businesses hiring employees across all Canadian provinces and territories. Each province has its own employment standards – different notice periods, vacation entitlements, public holiday rules, and termination requirements. Our team manages compliance in every jurisdiction where your employees are located:
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Employer of Record (EOR) in Canada?
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Canada is a third-party organization — like Pivotal Solutions — that legally employs workers on behalf of another company. The EOR handles all payroll, statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax), CRA remittances, employment contracts, and compliance with Canadian federal and provincial employment law. The client company retains full control of the employee’s daily work and responsibilities.
How does a US company hire employees in Canada without setting up a Canadian company?
The simplest and most compliant route is through a Canadian Employer of Record (EOR) like Pivotal Solutions. The EOR becomes the legal employer in Canada, managing all payroll, CRA compliance, and HR administration, while the US company directs the employee’s day-to-day work. This eliminates the need to incorporate a Canadian subsidiary, open a CRA payroll account, or navigate provincial employment law directly.
What is the difference between an EOR and a PEO in Canada?
An EOR (Employer of Record) takes on full legal employment responsibility – typically used by foreign companies with no Canadian entity. A PEO (Professional Employer Organization) operates as a co-employer alongside an existing Canadian business, sharing HR and payroll responsibilities. In short: no Canadian entity = EOR; existing Canadian business = PEO.
How quickly can Pivotal onboard a new Canadian employee through EOR?
In most cases, Pivotal can onboard a new Canadian employee through our EOR service in 48-72 hours. We draft the compliant employment contract, set up payroll, enroll the employee in benefits, and handle all CRA registration requirements – so your hire can start work fast.
Does Pivotal handle Quebec payroll under EOR or PEO?
Yes. Quebec has distinct payroll requirements including QPP (Quebec Pension Plan) instead of CPP, QPIP (Quebec Parental Insurance Plan), and its own provincial income tax administered by Revenu Québec. Pivotal’s payroll team is experienced with all Quebec-specific payroll obligations and manages them fully under our EOR and PEO services.
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