Rooted in Canada. Focused on You.

Over 25 years of Canadian employment expertise, delivered with the care and attention your business deserves.

A Canadian team you can count on

The Payroll Edge has been helping companies hire and pay workers in Canada since the late 1990s. We started as a back-office payroll and compliance provider for the staffing industry, and we have grown into a full-service Canadian employment partner for companies of all sizes and industries. 

Through it all, we’ve remained committed to personalized, high-touch service from experienced Canadian professionals who provide practical guidance, proactive support, and clear answers at every step. You get a real specialist, not a portal.

You get answers, not automated responses. And you get a team that genuinely cares about getting things right for you.

As part of the People2.0 network, we combine deep Canadian expertise with global reach. Whether you need to hire your first Canadian employee or manage a cross-border workforce, we are ready to help.

Our Values

Discover the principles that guide how we show up for our partners, our team, and the workers we serve.

People First

We recognize the human element in every interaction, ensuring fair treatment and attentive service to nurture thriving, cooperative work environments.

Ingenuity

We craft innovative solutions to complex challenges, staying ahead of industry trends to drive transformative results for all our stakeholders

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct in all our interactions, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.

Expertise

We leverage our deep knowledge and unparalleled experience to provide authoritative guidance and deliver exceptional value in all our endeavors.

Dedication

We approach every task with unwavering commitment and attention to detail, ensuring excellence in all aspects of our operations.

Our Services

Two ways to engage Canadian workers. One trusted partner to handle it all.

Employer of Record (EOR)

Hire Canadian employees without a local entity. We become the legal employer on record, handling payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance on your behalf.

Agent of Record (AOR)

Engage Canadian independent contractors compliantly and without misclassification risk. We manage onboarding, contracts, invoice processing, and compliance documentation.

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Meet the Team

When you work with us, you work with people who know the business inside and out. Our specialists bring decades of combined experience in Canadian payroll, HR, and employment compliance.

Brent McInnis
Brent McInnis
Business Development Manager
Brittany Lamb
Brittany Lamb
Associate General Counsel, Global IC Compliance
Craig Cohen
Craig Cohen
Chief Revenue Officer
Debbie Nowicki
Debbie Nowicki
Senior Vice President, Shared Services
Jeffrey Theisen
Jeffrey Theisen
Chief Financial Officer
Karen Little
Karen Little
VP of Client Services, Canada
Kathy McCarthy
Kathy McCarthy
Chief Legal Officer
Kendall Kirton
Kendall Kirton
VP, Risk Management
Lauren Dudley
Lauren Dudley
Global Chief People & Operations Officer
Maggi Singh
Maggi Singh
Global Chief Information Officer
Steve Schaus
Steve Schaus
Chief Executive Officer

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