WHO WE ARE

HR & Payroll Built For Canadian Companies

Avanti is a Canadian HR and payroll software company providing solutions to businesses across Canada since 1980. As far as partners go, we like to think we're a good one. Dependable, helpful, and friendly, with the HR and payroll technology you need to simplify your work and empower your people. As far as partners go, we like to think we're a good one. Dependable, helpful, and friendly, with the HR and payroll technology you need to simplify your work and empower your people.

Recruiting & Onboarding

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Resources

Canadian
Payroll

Time &
Attendance

Reporting &
Analytics

Learning & Development

Helping Canadian businesses since 1980

Avanti is a Canadian payroll & HR software company. Since 1980, we've been helping HR and payroll professionals simplify their work with an integrated platform that covers the full employee lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding, to payroll, HR management, time & attendance, and learning management.

We're trusted by 300+ leading Canadian businesses because we build software designed for Canadian compliance — T4s, Records of Employment (ROEs), provincial legislation, and everything in between — backed by a client care team that genuinely wants to see you succeed.

David Owen Cord

CEO

Lindsay Grigore

VP, Client & People Experience

Nathan Smith

VP, Product & Technology

Russ Armstrong

VP, Revenue

MISSION

Make your workday easier

Managing HR and payroll shouldn't feel complicated. We bring everything you need into one platform, from payroll and time & attendance to recruiting, onboarding, and learning management, so your team can focus on what actually matters: your people.

Unrivalled Client Care

We're here to build your confidence, solve your problems, and make your day. Our Canadian support team understands your world.

Canadian expertise

Don't sweat compliance. We bring decades of experience in Canadian payroll legislation — so you don't have to be an expert in everything.

Faster payroll

Your payroll, your rules. Process payroll faster and as often as you need, with no extra fees.

Deeper insights

Make impactful business decisions with built-in reporting and analytics tools that give you a real-time view of your workforce.

LOOKING AHEAD

Building a better future for Canadians

It starts with making sure every Canadian gets paid accurately and on time. We've been doing it since 1980, and we're not done yet. As work evolves, so do we. We keep building, improving, and showing up for the HR and payroll professionals who trust us to make their days a little easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your time is precious, let’s save you a few clicks. Here are some of our most asked questions.

What does Avanti do?

Avanti is a Canadian Human Capital Management (HCM) software company. We provide an integrated platform that brings together everything HR and payroll teams need to manage their people, all in one place.

Here's what's included:

Payroll — Process fast, accurate payroll built for Canadian businesses
‍Human Resources — Manage employee records, benefits, and the full employee lifecycle
‍Recruiting — Attract and hire top talent with a built-in Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
‍Onboarding — Give new hires a smooth, digital onboarding experience from day one
‍Time and Attendance — Track hours, manage schedules, and sync time data directly to payroll 
‍Performance Management — Set goals, run reviews, and support employee growth
‍Learning Management — Train and develop your workforce with an AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS)

Whether you're a growing business or an established organization, Avanti gives your team the tools to manage people from hire to retire.

Is Avanti only for Canadian businesses?

Yes. Avanti is built exclusively for Canadian businesses. Our software is designed from the ground up for Canadian compliance, including T4s, Records of Employment (ROEs), provincial tax legislation, and employment standards across all provinces.

How does Avanti compare to Dayforce, ADP, or Payworks?

Most large payroll providers are built for US markets and adapted for Canada. Avanti was built for Canada from day one, which means Canadian compliance is built in, not bolted on. We're also a better fit for small and mid-sized Canadian businesses that want dedicated local support, a fully integrated platform, and software that doesn't require a team of consultants to set up. You can see how we compare directly at avanti.ca/comparison.

What our clients say

Read our case studies

I’ve used a lot of Canadian Payroll systems. By far, Avanti has the best features and the most flexibility.

Carolyn Lesyshen

CPM, Payroll Supervisor

Because Avanti is so efficient at processing payroll, our payroll administrators don’t have to do a whole bunch of data entry anymore. They’re actually able to run the payroll and do some analysis… instead of just running to get it out the door.

Sherri Kisser

Manager, Finance & Accounting Systems, Glacier Media Group