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HR for Startups in Canada

HR isn’t urgent—until it is. Get ahead of it now.

Why startups need HR (even if you’re small)

If you're a Canadian startup and you've landed here, chances are you're progressive with high business acumen and understand the importance of the HR function from the get-go. Congratulations—you're already ahead of many of your competitors just by having this mindset. 

You probably already know that setting up a solid HR foundation early in your startup, means you don’t have to make it up as you go along or backtrack on the HR exceptions you make with your first group of hires. The managers you bring on will also have a strong workplace rule book to follow, ensuring consistency from the start.

Clear policies on legislated requirements, paid time-off entitlements, benefits, conduct, IP, confidentiality, non-compete, remote work, and strong employment contracts will all protect your Canadian startup.  They prevent misunderstandings, keep you compliant, and ensure your HR operations run efficiently from day one. 

Canadian HR Services Bundles for Startups

We specialize in HR for startups and small business with employees in Ontario, Alberta, and BC.  We offer 2 HR bundles for startups that provide you with the essentials, as well as outsourced HR services. 
 

We’ll create the 2 essential documents every start up needs: a custom employee handbook and employment agreements tailored to your operations—so your business is protected, and your people know what’s expected from the start.

What you Get 

  • Employee handbook –  Click here to meet your new handbook.  A professionally written, fully formatted handbook with 50 essential policies that protect your business and set clear workforce guidelines.
  • Sign-off agreement – Ensure compliance with documented employee acknowledgments.
  • Custom employment agreement template – Tailored for your business needs.
  • Guide for implementation – Step-by-step instructions on collecting sign-offs and keeping your docs up to date.
  • 12-month HR toolkit subscription ($700 value) – We update you monthly on changing legislation, HR and case law news. You'll also get ongoing access to premium templates and HR resources to maintain or augment your HR foundation.
     

We’ll set up your document-based HR tailored to your startup using our HR toolkits and the experience and expertise we gathered from not just teaching small business how to do HR, but also implementing it for clients. This means fast, efficient, and cost-effective HR. 

What you Get

  • Contracts & Employee Handbook –  Click here to meet your new handbook. Protect your business with custom employment and termination agreements plus a professionally written handbook. We can also handle sign-off collection from your current employees.
  • HR Admin – A digital HR filing system, employee database, job descriptions, forms, spreadsheets, time-off tracking, and an org chart to keep things organized.
  • HR Processes – Structured, repeatable processes for hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and offboarding to streamline operations.
  • Training & HR guide – Step-by-step instructions to keep your HR foundation strong, effective, and organized.
  • 12-month HR toolkit subscription ($700 value) – We update you monthly on changing legislation, HR and case law news. You'll also get ongoing access to premium templates and HR resources to maintain or augment your HR foundation.

Need ongoing support? 

We do that too. We also offer on-demand HR services. As your outsourced HR partner, ConnectsUs can support "everything startup HR",  including:

  • Hiring
  • Onboarding
  • Compensation
  • Performance reviews
  • Determining and implementing benefits


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Why choose us?

  • We specialize in startups & small businesses – We know what you need (and what you don’t).
  • Fast, affordable, and customized – We use our HR Toolkits to build your HR, but it won't be a cookie-cutter solution. Your business is unique, and your HR should be too.
  • No fluff, just what works – We focus on real, practical HR that keeps you compliant and running smoothly.

HR bundles that makes sense for start-ups.

Don’t let HR slow you down. Let’s get your foundation in place so you can focus on growing your business. Contact us today.

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HR Services Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our clients have to say. 

References available upon request. 

HR services Testimonials - traffic

Traffic Management

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, Ansan Traffic Group


HR services Testimonials - hotel + spa

Hotel and Spa

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.

Joanne Chun, Director, Administration, Bear Mountain Resort & Spa


HR services Testimonials - not-for-profit

Not-for-Profit

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 an 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, Vancouver Foundation


HR services Testimonials - Software

Software

We hired ConnectsUs HR in 2024 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. Highly recommend.

Karl, COO, Software Company, Ottawa