MyHR vs everyone else: What sets MyHR apart from other HR platforms in Canada

When it comes to compliance with Canadian employment and labour laws, it pays to get it right the first time.

Navigating our employment landscape can be a challenge. The onus is on employers to understand and adhere to all regulations and standards, which can be complex and employment laws frequently change. For small to medium-sized businesses who often lack a dedicated HR resource in-house, this can be especially tough.

Many business owners simply don’t have the time (or expertise) to manage their internal HR properly, especially as their business grows. It’s no surprise employers turn to HR software platforms to manage employment procedures, improve legal compliance, empower their managers, and power their payroll. But not all HR platforms are created equal, and it’s tough to compare platform features, service offerings, and pricing across multiple websites.

We’ve developed this resource to give business owners an at-a-glance comparison of the most popular HR platforms for small businesses in Canada, and demonstrate why MyHR is the best HR software for Canadian small businesses.

Canadian HR platforms: feature-by-feature breakdown

When it comes to considering options for an HR platform that suits your needs, it’s important to weigh the platform features against the availability of expert HR support when employee situations arise that require extra care. For many small business owners, an HR platform that offers a full set of employee management features integrated with professional HR support when they need it provides the best solution.

MyHR automates time-consuming processes and paperwork and lets your people self-serve. You can generate personalized, fully compliant HR documentation in real time - from employment agreements to change letters - with digital acceptance built in. Plus, the platform empowers teams to manage onboarding, leave, training, performance reviews, and goal tracking in one place. It’s all backed by our team of local HR experts, providing on-call advice and guidance for any situation.

Here’s a full summary of MyHR’s features and how other HR platforms in Canada stack up:

Employment law compliance and risk management

MyHR supports thousands of employee relationships across Canada. All documentation and guidance is built to comply with the Canada Labour Code and provincial employment standards legislation across all provinces - including ESA Ontario, BC Employment Standards Act, and the Alberta Labour Relations Code - providing an HR platform that’s compliant with Canadian employment law, wherever you do business.

Our expert team of HR professionals knows Canadian employment law inside out, and we’re across any new legislation or change in regulations. Updates flow seamlessly to clients through our AI-capable HRIS platform, whether it’s an update to employment agreements or company policy. It’s about ensuring your HR procedures and documentation are robust and low-risk, so our customers can get on with building their business.

MyHR's team of experienced HR advisors are available on-call to help triage tricky situations, decide on next steps, and manage risk and liability to your organization.

HR platform pricing transparency

Where other platforms gate certain functionality behind paywalls or add-on modules, MyHR’s pricing structure is simple and transparent. Whether you’re a business with 10 employees or 100, all MyHR customers gain access to our entire platform from day one.

All software features, plus unlimited on-call support from our Canadian team of HR admins and advisors.

On call support and advisory

From its inception, MyHR has built human HR expertise into the platform, so customers get personalized support every step of the way. Whether it’s guidance for dealing with an employee who’s underperforming or assistance with creating company policies that are tailored to the business, MyHR’s team of HR professionals ensures every customer gets advice and support that’s specific to their situation.

Ease of use

Some HR platforms are feature-rich but overwhelming - you need to be an HR or tech professional to make the most of the software.

MyHR is designed for business owners and managers without HR backgrounds, with guided workflows for common tasks including hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews. From precise job descriptions, employment agreements, and performance tracking to shared calendars and employee self-service, MyHR’s platform is built from the ground up to take the burden out of managing people.

Employee self-service

Employment relationships are human relationships and MyHR empowers not only employers and managers, it also provides employees with access and tools to build trust and participation.

Digital document acceptance, access to employment documentation, leave requests, 2-way performance reviews, MyHR builds a solid foundation for thriving employees. And with our powerful analytics and reporting tools, you’ll know exactly how your people and organization are tracking.

Bottom line

MyHR is a Canadian-owned HR platform designed for businesses with 10–150 employees. It combines HR software with on-call, CPHR-certified HR advisory at a single per-headcount price, with no feature gating. It is one of the few platforms offering both a feature-rich, fully compliant employment management system, and unlimited access to human HR advisors without upgrading to an enterprise tier.

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Frequently asked questions about HR software for Canadian small businesses

Does MyHR support compliance with provincial employment standards legislation?

Yes. MyHR's platform and documentation templates are built to comply with employment standards legislation across all Canadian provinces and territories, including the Canada Labour Code (federal), the Employment Standards Act (Ontario), the BC Employment Standards Act, and equivalent legislation in Alberta, Quebec, and other provinces. Compliance updates are pushed to customers automatically when legislation changes.

Who provides the HR advisory support? Is it outsourced?

MyHR's advisory team is employed in-house and based in British Columbia. Advisors hold CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation, the recognised standard for HR professionals in Canada. Advisory support is included at all subscription tiers with no per-session fee.

Is MyHR suitable for businesses with fewer than 10 employees?

MyHR is designed for small to medium-sized Canadian businesses and is suitable for employers managing as few as a handful of employees. Its pricing is based on headcount, so smaller businesses pay proportionally less while still accessing the full platform and advisory support.

How does MyHR handle employment law updates ? Do customers need to act?

When employment legislation changes, MyHR's team reviews the impact and pushes relevant updates - including revised documentation templates and policy language - through the platform. Customers do not need to monitor legislative changes independently.

What is the difference between MyHR and a traditional HR consulting firm?

Traditional HR consulting firms charge on a project or hourly basis, which can make ongoing support expensive for small businesses. MyHR combines HR software (contracts, onboarding, performance management, leave tracking) with flat-rate access to CPHR-certified advisors, providing both the tools and the expertise in a single subscription.

How does MyHR compare to US-based HR platforms operating in Canada?

US-headquartered HR platforms such as BambooHR are built primarily for the American employment landscape and typically require third-party integrations or supplementary services to address Canadian compliance requirements.

MyHR is built specifically for Canadian employers, with documentation, workflows, and advisory support designed around Canadian federal and provincial legislation from the ground up.

Does MyHR include performance management tools?

Yes. The MyHR performance review module includes customizable review templates, OKR tracking, regular check-ins, self-appraisal workflows, and employee notes. Rich engagement tools drive collaboration with every employee and ensure appraisals are accurate and effective.

HR advisors are also available to help businesses design review processes tailored to their team structure and goals.

What is a CPHR designation, and why does it matter for HR advice?

CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) is the nationally recognized professional designation for HR practitioners in Canada, governed by the CPHR Canada federation of provincial HR associations. Advisory support from CPHR-designated professionals means businesses receive guidance grounded in Canadian employment law, not general HR principles adapted from other jurisdictions.