A knowledgeable partner —
not a corporate overlay
We're built for Ontario small businesses that need HR and payroll done right, without the cost of a full-time hire or the gaps of software alone.
HR and payroll under one roof
The information that drives payroll — hires, raises, leaves, terminations — originates in HR. We keep both connected so nothing is lost in handoff between vendors.
Compliance is protection, not paperwork
We work within Ontario's ESA, the Human Rights Code, and CRA requirements to reduce your exposure to penalties, orders, and complaints before they happen.
Right-sized for small business
You get knowledgeable support scaled to your team — not the overhead of a full-time hire or the impersonality of a national provider.
One point of contact
A real person who knows your business, not a ticket queue. Questions and last-minute changes get answered.
Accurate and on time
Calculations reviewed before every payroll run. Deadlines tracked and met, every period.
Documentation that stands up
Records maintained properly from day one — so if a question or audit ever comes, you're ready.
Support that grows with your team
Start with what you need today and add more as you go — payroll, full HR support, training, and everything in between. No big hire, no long contracts, just help that scales at your pace.
WelcomeWorks vs. a full-time hire vs. software
Three common ways small businesses handle HR and payroll — and where each one leaves gaps.
| Consideration | WelcomeWorks | Full-time hire | Software only |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR + payroll coordinated | Sometimes | ||
| Ontario ESA compliance guidance | Depends on hire | ||
| One point of contact who knows you | |||
| CRA remittances & T4 filing | You do it | ||
| Scales as you grow | New hires needed | ||
| Cost of a full-time salary | No | Yes | No |
| Handles complex cases (leaves, terminations) | Depends |
Comparison shown for general guidance. The right fit depends on your team size, complexity, and budget — we'll talk it through in a free consultation.