Canadian Payroll Software
Get to payday your way with Canadian payroll software you can count on. Designed to simplify workflows and reduce manual payroll tasks, Avanti’s flexible in-house payroll software streamlines processes, offers countless configuration options, and supports unlimited payroll runs — so you can run payroll accurately and confidently in less time, every time.
Payroll Expertise
A Canadian team that is dedicated to helping your team along the way. Avanti’s experts will ensure you have the necessary tools to run your payroll effortlessly.
Automated & Flexible System
Take away all your manual processes so you can focus on what’s most important to your team.
Integration
Seamlessly integrate your payroll with HR, accounting, LMS and more. Check out our robust software and how Avanti can do it all.
Trusted by 300+ Canadian Companies
Fast, easy payroll processing
Simplify how you pay your team with Avanti’s Canadian payroll software. Run payroll on your schedule, set custom rules that work for you, and ensure smooth payroll processing every time.
Reduce errors and manual payroll tasks
Flexibility to pay employees whenever needed
No extra costs for off-cycle or cancelled payroll runs
Year-end payroll resources and support
Payroll that puts you in control
With in-house Canadian payroll software, you’re in the driver’s seat. Get up to three extra days to finalize payroll each cycle. Easily update pay codes, earnings, deductions, vacation groups, unions, locations, and positions—whenever needed. With Avanti’s payroll software, you can run unlimited payroll cycles on your schedule at no extra cost.
Process multiple payroll runs, including off-cycle, manual, cancelled, and retroactive pay
Customize workflows and make last-minute changes without added fees
Choose from flexible payroll frequencies, including bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly
Out-of-the-box payroll reporting
Dive deeper with advanced payroll reporting designed for Canadian businesses. Easily generate detailed reports in under a minute. From budgeting and forecasting to identifying trends and cost savings, Avanti’s powerful Canadian reporting tools provide actionable insights to help you make informed decisions faster.
Access 175+ standard reports that you can automatically schedule and send
Create custom reports at no extra cost
SOC 2-compliant, Canada-hosted data protection
Stay compliant with biannual tax updates for jurisdictional and federal requirements
Payroll self-service tools for Canadian teams
Allow employees to take ownership of their essential payroll data whenever needed — reducing admin tasks and saving time for everyone.
Self-Service Payroll Benefits
In the Avanti Self-Service Portal and Avanti GO app, managers and employees can:
Securely access pay statements and tax slips, including T4s – anytime & anywhere
Review benefit information and make coverage changes
Edit personal information and create workflows to notify your team of profile changes
Easily view total compensation and tax history
What our clients say
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your time is precious, let’s save you a few clicks. Here are some of our most asked questions.
Avanti comes with 175 standard report templates. You can also create custom reports using all the data across your system with our Report Designer at no extra charge.
No, there’s no additional cost! Avanti supports processing multiple pay runs such as off-cycle and manual payments at no extra charge, including retroactive pay, which includes compensating employees for a shortfall from a previous pay period.
Yes, Avanti can handle multiple collective agreements within the system, support collective agreements, and multiple benefit programs.
Yes, Avanti can handle multiple business numbers, including franchisee management or subsidiary organizations.
Yes! Part of your implementation process will involve working with a dedicated Implementation Consultant to understand how you currently run payroll and configuring your Avanti system with to meet your needs, including pay codes, earning/deduction codes, time and attendance requirements, and more.
Yes. As a SaaS provider, Avanti Software takes your security seriously. This dedication is reflected in everything we do – from our people and processes to our data centres and product security. As an Avanti client, you can rely on us to protect your data and operational security at every step. For more information, learn more about our security practices here or review our privacy policy.
Yes! Avanti’s self-service web portal makes it easy for you to distribute tax slips during year-end and for employees to securely access them.
See Avanti in action
300+ Canadian companies use Avanti every day. See why.
