HR ESSENTIALS

Streamline your HR and empower your people

Our HR software for small and medium-sized businesses helps you manage your employees and HR processes — all in one place.

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Stay organized, efficient, and on top of your data with HR Essentials

  • Complete HR tasks fast

    Drive efficiency with your HR information in one place — and expertise that’s available when you need it.

  • Increase data accuracy

    Minimize errors and paperwork by having employees update their own information and upload documents to one centralized system.

  • Improve access

    Give your people access to self-service HR, so they can quickly find the documents and information they need.

Our suite of HR products is purpose-built to drive efficiency and improve employee experience

One employee record

Track all your employee details in a single system — and let employees update their records via self-service.

Streamlined onboarding

Guide employees and HR across the entire onboarding journey, automating tasks and collecting essential data in an easy-to-use workflow.

Simplified document management

Enjoy easy document retrieval with secure, organized cloud-based management, and ensure continually updated compliance with version control and automated reminders.

Employee self-service

Give your people the ability to update personal, professional, and payroll information with self-service HR, and keep your records up to date.

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Give your employees access and control — and reduce your busywork — with Powerpay Self Service

Easy online access

Employees can view, download, and print their pay statements online from any device.

Fewer manual errors

Employees can update their own information, eliminating manual entry and improving data accuracy.

Less dependence on HR

Employees can access their own year-end tax forms, verification letters, and other essential documents.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

“When I'm on Powerpay and am about to submit payroll, the system prompts me to verify the data. I am able to review everything, which is now much easier than it used to be before using Powerpay.” 

Andrea Teather, CEO
Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

“My assistant was able to get a car loan without leaving the dealership. She was able to log into Powerpay on her phone and bring up her pay stubs, and the dealership took screenshots. They didn't have to ask for an employment letter because the record is there.”

Thomas Watson Jr., Owner
Guardsman Insurance

“I highly recommend the HR Advisory service, it's been exceptional for us. Having HR Advisory on-call has given me peace of mind around legal compliance. It has meant that we can do things by the book.”

Neil Summers, VP North American Operations
Electra Learning

The HR Advisory service has been an outstanding adjunct to our business. We can come to e2r with any issue at any time, whether it’s offboarding, medical leaves, or deciphering new employment legislation.”

Laura Belmar, HR Coordinator
Systems for Research

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Your questions, answered

What details do employees need to provide during onboarding?

During the onboarding process, employees may be asked to confirm or provide any of the following information: Legal Name Birth Date Contact Information (phone/email) Home Address SIN and SIN expiry date for SINs starting with 9 Federal and Provincial Tax Exemption amounts from the TD1s/TP-1015.3-V Banking information for direct deposit (Financial Institution #, Transit # and Account #) Emergency Contact Information (optional)
Can the onboarding wizard be customized?

Yes. The onboarding wizard lets you customize the new hire welcome email, the welcome message new hires see on their initial login to Powerpay Self Service, and the information they need to complete during the onboarding process. Note: before finalizing the onboarding process, you can test the employee experience to make sure you’re happy with the setup.
Can I add employees before they start?

Absolutely. Employees added in the onboarding wizard have a “New Hire” status in Powerpay and will only flow to payroll when you choose to activate them. That means you can get the paperwork out of the way and focus their first day on getting them settled in their new role.
Is there a limit for the number and size of documents that can be uploaded in Powerpay?

You can load as many documents as you need.  The maximum size of file that can be uploaded is 20 MB, and there is a storage limit of 250 MB per employee. A progress bar at the top of the employee Documents page indicates the amount of storage available. For reference, the average employee handbook is 1-10 MB, so you’ll have plenty of room to store documents.
Which document formats are supported in Powerpay?

The following document types can be uploaded: .xlsx, .docx, .pdf, .jpeg and .png.
How long are documents stored in Powerpay?

Documents are stored in Powerpay for 7 years.
Are there alerts for documents that are set to expire?

Yes, payroll administrators can customize their system notifications to receive alerts when certificates, training, or other critical documents need to be renewed.

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