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HR Services for US Companies in Canada
Hiring in Canada? Let’s build your HR playbook.
Why US companies need HR services in Canada
If your US company is hiring employees in Canada or setting up a Canadian division, you’ve probably realized things work differently here. Employment laws, benefits, payroll, and compliance requirements aren’t the same as in the US. And getting them wrong? That could mean costly legal headaches, compliance risks, and operational inefficiencies down the road.
That’s where we come in. We provide HR services for US companies in Canada, helping you set up the essential policies, contracts, and HR structure—so you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
What your Canadian HR foundation needs
Setting up HR in Canada isn’t just about compliance. It’s about having a clear, structured HR framework from day one so your business runs smoothly, your managers are equipped, and your employees know what to expect.
With our HR Starter Kit for US Companies, you’ll get everything you need to stay compliant, protect your business, and create a strong workplace culture that aligns with Canadian standards.
What’s included in our HR Starter Kit for US Companies?
1. Canadian Employment Contracts
- Custom employment agreements tailored for your business and Canadian labor laws.
- Termination clauses that comply with local employment standards.
2. Employee Handbook & Compliance
- A professionally written, fully formatted Canadian employee handbook with 50+ essential policies. Click here to preview.
- Policies covering vacation time, paid leaves, remote work, conduct, benefits, and more.
- Sign-off agreements to keep everything legally documented.
3. Document-Based HR Setup
We can also set up your document-based HR tailored to your workforce using our deep knowledge and expertise with our HR Toolkits. This means fast, efficient, and cost-effective HR.
HR administration setup
- Digital HR filing system to keep everything organized.
- Employee database setup with key employee information.
- Time-off tracking, job descriptions, and organizational charts.
HR processes & best practices
- Structured hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
- Performance management & compensation guidelines tailored for the Canadian market.
- Step-by-step HR guides and training to keep your foundation strong.
4. We can set up your HR online.
Additionally, we can set up or transition your HR online to award winning Canadian HR software. Learn more.
5. Need ongoing support?
We do that too. We also offer on-demand HR services. As your outsourced HR partner, ConnectsUs can support "everything cross-border HR", including:
- Hiring
- Onboarding
- Compensation
- Performance reviews
- Determining and implementing benefits
New hires in Canada?
We'll make sure your HR isn’t lost in translation.
Why choose ConnectsUs HR for your Canadian HR setup?
- We've been around since 2006, with over 10k subscribers.
- 40% of our HR Toolkit customers don't operate in Canada and we're very familiar with the challenges with international businesses operating in Canada.
- We understand small business and start-ups and we're familiar with the differences between US and Canadian HR.
- We'll take your existing US policies and make them Canadian.
Fast, affordable, and customized – Get expert support without the need for a full-time in-house HR team.
No guesswork, just practical HR – We set up your HR the right way from the start, so you don’t have to backtrack later.
Ready to set up HR for your Canadian team?
Don’t let compliance gaps or policy confusion slow you down. We’ll handle the HR details so you can focus on growing your business. Let’s get started today.
Every testimonial below is from a real client who has agreed to be identified. Client references available upon request. Location: USA & Ontario Project: Executing employment contracts for existing employees, employee manual As a US company with a manufacturing operation in Ontario, we engaged ConnectsUs HR to build a comprehensive Canadian employee manual and develop employment agreements for new hires, along with individualized contracts for every existing Ontario employee. Each agreement required different clauses based on role and work conditions. ConnectsUs managed the entire initiative from start to finish and took the time to understand our business and workforce. The result was a set of customized, accurate documents rather than a cookie cutter product. They took a complex project off our hands and treated it as if it were their own. We now have a clear and compliant HR foundation for our Canadian team. The team demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, deep expertise, and meticulous attention to detail. Their commitment to our project's success was evident, confirming their status as true professionals. We offer our highest recommendation. Anthony C. Satira, CFO Location: B.C., Canada Project: Employee manual & HR software implementation We had been wanting to automate the HR component of our business for a couple of years now. We came to ConnectsUs HR with an extensive library of policies and document-based HR processes and saw an opportunity to modernize and streamline them through HR automation. They helped us make that transition by optimizing our HR materials including updating and consolidating our policies into a comprehensive, professional, and compliant employee handbook, incorporating additional policies to complete our framework. ConnectsUs also configured our HR software, recommended workflow automation, and managed the move from manual HR. Their hands-on collaboration and training made a real difference, and the recruitment-hiring-onboarding automation has already delivered clear ROI. Our staff love it! The ConnectsUs HR team was incredible. Their combination of HR and technology expertise was invaluable. They were responsive, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, genuinely invested in our success...complete professionals. Highly recommend! Irene Barlas-Rimar, President Location: Alberta Project: Executing employment contracts for existing employees, employee manual, ongoing support As a small business with little HR experience, we needed to implement some HR basics. ConnectsUs HR delivered! They built our employee manual, provided contract templates for new hires, and created individual agreements for our existing employees. They even drafted the emails for signatures so all we had to do was press send! What stood out most was their patience, expert guidance, fair pricing, and ability to deliver on time. Now all of our staff have signed agreements and signed off on the manual. We feel protected, confident we’re doing the right thing, and have a reliable expert to turn to for our ongoing HR support. Highly recommend. Nicolette Chapman, Managing Director Location: USA / BC / Ontario Project: Employee manual As a global business with corporate headquarters in the US, ConnectsUs helped us navigate cross-border HR with expertise and practical guidance. They delivered a comprehensive Employee Manual that covered multiple Canadian provinces in 6 weeks, with seamless communication and competitive pricing, ensuring the Manual was accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with our business needs. We are very pleased with the result and highly recommend them to any US company expanding into Canada. Vivian A. Roeder, VP, HR Location: B.C. Project: Executing employment contracts for existing employees, employee manual After years of struggling to build our company policy manual and employee job descriptions, we turned to ConnectsUs HR to help push it across the line. In a very short time, they developed a comprehensive, customized employee manual, executed employment contracts for our existing employees, and set us up with templates and guidance so we can handle things properly on our own going forward. The knowledge and experience that ConnectsUs HR provided was invaluable. They kept the project moving, did the heavy lifting, and got it across the finish line. They took the time to understand our business, paid close attention to detail, and ensured the final documents were accurate and compliant. As a small business, we don't have an HR department, and It’s reassuring to know that we now have HR in place that’s as solid and compliant as what much larger companies have. We feel well-prepared and confident moving forward. Highly recommend. Steve and Jennifer Matthews, Owners Location: Ontario Project: Employee manual, ongoing support We hired ConnectsUs HR to create a complex employee manual and accompanying employment agreements for existing and future employees. They went above and beyond and were responsive, professional and met deadlines. We subsequently re-engaged their services for HR support. Highly recommend. Karl, COO, Location: B.C. Project: Fractional HR services, ongoing support We partnered with ConnectsUs HR for 4 years for both strategic and operational HR support including implementation of employment agreements for existing staff, development of our employee handbook and policies, recruiting an HR manager, and employee communication and relations. They brought business and operational acumen to the table and even helped us launch a website. I could not recommend them enough. Great service, fair invoicing, always with a smile. We continue to use them today for senior HR advice. Joanne Chun, Director, Administration Location: B.C. Project: Fractional HR services We worked with ConnectsUs for over 3 years to set up HR for our office and field workers until we sold the business. They supported us with strategic and operational HR and ensured the company was protected and compliant, which was especially valuable during the sale. Hire them! You won’t be disappointed. Raoul Malak, Former CEO Location: B.C. Project: Fractional HR services We originally hired ConnectsUs HR part-time for 3 months to set up our HR and provide transactional HR services for approximately 50 employees. The HR Advisor remained with us for 2 years! And eventually helped us find a full-time HR Manager. Our assigned advisor had a seat at the senior management table and was skilled at having the tough conversations with us when required and understood how to balance the needs of employees with those of the business. We had a great experience and highly recommend. Faye Wightman, Former CEO
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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(Client name withheld due to confidentiality requirements. Reference available upon request.)
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