Rise

Review:

Rise is a comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, and time-tracking management software that caters to businesses throughout Canada. Ideal for small companies, the platform offers a number of payroll solutions, including automated taxes, payroll on autopilot, a mobile app, accounting integrations, and flexible payment schedules.

With a variety of flexible plans at competitive prices on offer, Rise is a good option for businesses in need of a broad range of payroll and HR tools. The platform does, however, lack certain key payroll features, such as garnishments, built-in timesheets, and direct deposits.

Pros:

• Rise caters to small businesses in Canada, with both English and French customer support options.
• The platform allows employers to run unlimited payroll and make off-cycle payments.
• The site offers automated tax filings, federal and provincial compliance management, and T4/T4A/RL1 reconciliations.
• Employers can integrate their accounting software with the platform.
• Other services include employee onboarding, time tracking, and benefits management.
• The site provides live chat, phone, and email customer support.
• The platform features a handy mobile app for on-the-go payroll.

Cons:

• Rise does not offer garnishments, direct deposits, or multiple pay rates.
• The platform is Canada-centric.
• There is an additional monthly fee of $30.00 for businesses with less than 20 employers.

Reputation:

On G2, Rise has a 4-star rating based on more than 60 reviews. Various users commented on the platform's intuitive website, but users were disappointed in the site's customer support and mentioned that the its systems have a notable learning curve.