HR & People Operations
Compliant, efficient HR and payroll management for businesses operating in Canada and the United States - from employee onboarding and payroll processing to HR policy development and employment standards compliance.
What We Do & Why It Matters
Managing people is complex enough in a single jurisdiction. When your workforce spans Canada and the United States, the compliance requirements multiply: different employment standards, separate payroll tax systems, distinct remittance schedules, and varying worker classification rules. TYM's HR and people operations team helps businesses build compliant, efficient HR and payroll systems that work across both countries - so you can focus on your people, not the paperwork.
- Canadian and US payroll processing and remittance
- Employment standards compliance in all provinces and states
- Worker classification analysis (employee vs. independent contractor)
- Employee onboarding documentation and HR policy development
- Benefits administration and group benefits plan setup
- ROE (Record of Employment) preparation for Canadian employees
- Cross-border workforce planning and compliance
Everything Covered in This Service
Payroll Processing (Canada)
Complete payroll processing for Canadian employees, including calculation of CPP, EI, and income tax deductions, payroll remittances to CRA, and T4 preparation.
Payroll Processing (US)
US payroll processing including federal and state income tax withholding, Social Security, Medicare, FUTA, and SUTA calculations, plus W-2 preparation.
Cross-Border Payroll Coordination
Coordination of payroll for employees working in both Canada and the US, including treaty-based withholding tax planning and totalization agreement analysis.
Worker Classification Analysis
Analysis of whether your workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors under Canadian and US law, and documentation to support your classification.
Employment Standards Compliance
Review and compliance with employment standards legislation in all provinces and states where you have employees, including minimum wage, overtime, and leave requirements.
HR Policy Development
Development of employee handbooks, HR policies, and employment agreements that comply with applicable employment standards and protect your business.
Employee Onboarding
Design and implementation of employee onboarding processes, including documentation, payroll setup, and benefits enrollment.
ROE & Off-boarding
Preparation of Records of Employment (ROE) for departing Canadian employees and management of the off-boarding process.
Benefits Administration
Setup and administration of employee benefits programs, including group health, dental, and retirement savings plans.
How We Work With You
HR & Payroll Audit
We review your current HR and payroll setup, employment agreements, and compliance history to identify gaps and risks.
Compliance Remediation
We address any identified compliance issues - correcting payroll errors, updating employment agreements, and filing any outstanding remittances or reports.
System Setup
We set up or optimize your payroll system, ensuring it correctly handles all deductions, remittances, and reporting for each jurisdiction where you have employees.
Ongoing Payroll Processing
We process your payroll on your chosen schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly), handle all remittances, and provide payroll reports to your accounting team.
Year-End Compliance
We prepare all year-end payroll filings - T4s, W-2s, T4As - and ensure your payroll records are reconciled and ready for tax season.
Industry Facts & Context
Everything You Need to Know
Detailed context on how this service works, what it covers, and why it matters for your business.
Outsourced HR Services and Payroll for Small Business
Managing HR compliance, payroll processing, and people operations is time-consuming and increasingly complex - especially for businesses operating across multiple states or the US-Canada border. TYM's HR services for small business cover the full spectrum: payroll services, HR compliance consulting, employee onboarding, benefits administration, and HR policy development. Our outsourced HR services model gives you access to experienced HR professionals without the overhead of a full-time HR department.
Multi-State and Cross-Border Payroll Compliance
Payroll compliance becomes significantly more complex when you have employees in multiple states or both the US and Canada. TYM's payroll services US and Canada team handles multi-state payroll services, cross-border payroll tax compliance, and payroll services for businesses with remote employees in different states. We ensure correct withholding, timely deposits, and accurate W-2/T4 preparation - helping you avoid the penalties for late payroll tax deposits that can accumulate quickly. We also advise on the employee vs independent contractor IRS classification rules that trip up many growing businesses.
HR Compliance: What Small Businesses Need to Know
HR compliance requirements for small business include federal and state/provincial employment laws, workplace safety regulations, anti-discrimination policies, and benefits compliance. TYM's HR compliance consulting team helps businesses build compliant HR frameworks from the ground up - including employee handbooks, job descriptions, performance management processes, and termination procedures. We also advise on the in-house vs outsourced payroll pros and cons, helping you choose the model that fits your size, budget, and risk tolerance.
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