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Canadian-owned all-in-one HR, ATS & payroll for SMBs

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Last updated: March 2026

Folks HR overview

What is Folks HR?

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Folks HR is a Canadian-owned, all-in-one HR platform that brings HRIS, applicant tracking, and payroll together in one bilingual (English/French) system — built specifically for Canadian SMBs. Trusted by 1,200+ organizations managing over 125,000 employee records.

Folks HRIS centralizes employee records, onboarding, time-off management, training tracking, document management with e-signatures, and HR analytics. Configurable for provincial employment standards across all Canadian provinces and territories, with employee self-service access.

Folks ATS — powered by the 2024 Glow Talents acquisition — features AI-driven resume parsing and candidate matching. Post to Canadian job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, CareerBeacon) from one place, track candidates through customizable pipeline stages, and collaborate with hiring managers. New hires flow directly into HRIS onboarding without re-entering data.

Folks Payroll handles Canadian payroll natively: CRA remittances, T4 and RL-1 generation, ROE filing to Service Canada, CPP/QPP/CPP2 and EI deductions, multi-province income tax calculations, WSIB/WCB, Ontario EHT, and direct deposit. Employee data, hours, and absences sync from HRIS automatically — no third-party payroll provider needed.

SOC 2 Type 2 certified since November 2024. All data hosted exclusively in Canada, governed by PIPEDA and Quebec's Law 25 — outside US CLOUD Act jurisdiction. Integrates with Payworks, Nethris, Agendrix, Evolia, Applauz, QuickBooks, and Xero. Backed by Desjardins Capital and BDC Capital.

Plans start at $6/employee/month. Organizations across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, non-profit, logistics, and professional services rely on Folks HR to simplify people management.

Key benefits of using Folks HR

One platform for HRIS, recruiting, and payroll
Folks HR replaces disconnected HR tools and spreadsheets with a single system. Manage employee records, post to job boards, track candidates, run onboarding, and process CRA-compliant payroll — all from one dashboard. Data flows between modules automatically, eliminating double entry.

Built for Canadian compliance.
Unlike US-designed platforms adapted for Canada, Folks handles CRA remittances, T4/RL-1 generation, ROE filing, CPP/QPP/CPP2, EI, multi-province tax calculations, WSIB/WCB, and Ontario EHT natively. Configurable for provincial employment standards across all provinces and territories.

Your data stays in Canada.
All employee data is hosted exclusively on Canadian servers, governed by PIPEDA and Quebec's Law 25 — outside US CLOUD Act jurisdiction. SOC 2 Type 2 certified since November 2024 with encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access controls, and strict need-to-know protocols.

Fully bilingual (English/French).
The entire platform — interface, employee self-service portal, pay stubs, and customer support — operates in both official languages. Essential for organizations with Quebec operations or French-speaking employees.
Recruit faster with AI-powered ATS
Post to Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobillico, Isarta, Talent.com, and CareerBeacon from one place. AI-powered resume parsing and candidate matching identify top talent faster. New hires flow directly into HRIS onboarding — no re-entering data.

Proven results for Canadian SMBs.
1,200+ Canadian organizations save an average of $175,000/year and one full day per week on HR admin. 98% customer support satisfaction. Trusted across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, non-profit, logistics, and professional services.

Starting price

6per user /
per month

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What do users say about Folks HR?

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Who uses Folks HR?

Based on 105 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Human Resources
Construction
Nonprofit Organization Management
Civic & Social Organization
Others

Use cases

Human Resources
Applicant Tracking
Workforce Management
Performance Management System
Payroll

Folks HR's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Folks HR users:

Employee database
Time off management
Access controls/permissions
HR management
Employee management
Onboarding

All Folks HR features

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Employee profiles
Individual development plans
Payroll reporting
Performance metrics
Performance review management
Reporting & statistics
Resume storage
Task management
Applicant tracking
Calendar management
Reporting/Analytics
Approval process control
Candidate tracking
Document management
Assessment management
Reminders
Activity dashboard
Data import/export
Third-Party integrations
Performance management
Self service portal
Job posting
Customizable templates
Recruitment management
Training management
Workflow management
360 degree feedback
Careers page
Customizable branding
Payroll management
Application management
Mobile app
Compliance management
Real-Time reporting
Recruiting firms
Commenting/Notes
Reference checking
Collaboration tools
Candidate profiles
Resume parsing
Background screening
Review cycle tracking
Search/Filter
Self assessment
Sick leave tracking
Skills assessment
Social recruiting
Surveys & feedback
Tagging
API
Tax compliance
Alerts/Notifications
Activity tracking
Weighted performance measures
Email management
Employee portal
Electronic forms
Employee scheduling
Goal management
Goal setting/tracking
Data security
Internal hr
Interview management
Interview scheduling
Job board
Job management
Customizable reports
Labor forecasting
Learning & development
Offboarding
Ongoing performance tracking
Orientation workflow management
Peer appraisals
Performance appraisal
Compliance tracking
Competency management
Pipeline management
Real-Time data

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User opinions about Folks HR price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of Folks HR's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“The customer service is amazing, they listen and make changes to the software to make it a better fit for your business.”
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Nikki W.

Director of Operations

“Compared to other HRIS that we've used, set-up was easy, maintenance is a piece of cake, the price is incredible and customer support is superb.”
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Ian C.

Executive Director

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We looked at 105 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Folks HR integrations and how users feel about them.

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Integration rating: 4.5 (2)

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Integration rating: 3.5 (2)

Folks HR support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
Phone Support
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

Live Online
Documentation
Webinars
Videos

Folks HR FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Folks HR?

Folks HR has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Small Business

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Q. What languages does Folks HR support?

Folks HR supports the following languages:
English, French


Q. Does Folks HR support mobile devices?

Folks HR supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone


Q. Does Folks HR offer an API?

Yes, Folks HR has an API available for use.


Q. What level of support does Folks HR offer?

Folks HR offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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