Payroll & Pass-Through Services
Engage contractors without adding them to your payroll
We help you source the right contractor, then put them on our payroll instead of yours, handling everything from onboarding to timesheets and compliance along the way. It's one engagement, start to finish, so your team never has to touch the administrative side of a contract hire.
A payroll partner built to make your life easier
We're not here to replace your payroll system or become your HR software. Once we find the right candidate for you, payroll is simply the next step. We put them on our books instead of yours and take on the administration that comes with it.
Reduced administration. We manage onboarding, offboarding, timekeeping and contract admin, so your team isn't buried in paperwork for every contractor we place.
Faster engagement. Once a contractor is placed, we get them set up and working quickly, without the delays of adding someone new to your internal systems.
Compliance built in. From employment standards to payroll tax remittance and WSIB/WorkSafe coverage where applicable, we stay on top of the regulatory details so you don't have to.
Employer of Record support. Altis acts as the employer of record for T4 workers we place, giving you the flexibility to engage talent without the liability of direct employment.
A true extension of your team. We work alongside your existing staffing or HR processes rather than asking you to change them.
We offer payroll and pass-through services. If you source a candidate and wish to offer them a contract position through us, we will provide you with our payroll services at a reduced fee.
What we handle
Payroll Administration
Payroll processing
Payroll remittances
Direct deposit and pay distribution
Year-end tax documentation and reporting
Worker Onboarding & Administration
Onboarding
Offboarding
Contract administration
Timekeeping support
ROE processing
Employer of Record Support
Acting as employer of record for T4 workers
Managing employment liability on your behalf
Compliance Support
Employment standards compliance
Payroll tax remittance
WSIB/WorkSafe coverage where applicable
Ongoing payroll regulatory compliance
Smart Hiring Solutions
We provide flexible recruitment solutions to support growing businesses. From temporary staffing to executive search, we deliver the right talent quickly and reliably.
Contract & temporary positions
High-volume hiring
Candidate testing
Contract-to-permanent roles
Professional consulting
Executive recruitment
Fractional leadership roles
Payroll services
Permanent positions
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Your Strategic Partner in Talent Acquisition
Why you’ll love working with us
- We aren’t just a payroll processor; we’re an extension of your business and brand. We take on the administrative weight of engaging contract talent so you can stay focused on the work itself.
- We’re consultative, helping you understand what payroll and compliance support actually looks like for your specific contractor arrangements.
- We adapt as your needs evolve. Whether it's one contractor or a growing contract workforce, we scale our support alongside you.
- We're communicative, keeping you informed of onboarding status, compliance requirements and anything that needs your attention.
- We put our whole team behind you, backed by the same staffing expertise that built our reputation across Canada.
- We work onshore, in Canada. Altis is 100% Canadian owned and operated, so you're working with a team that knows the regulatory landscape you operate in.
- We go beyond basic payroll processing, handling the full administrative picture around each contractor, from onboarding through offboarding.
We keep things compliant
- Payroll and employment administration come with real regulatory risk, and we take that seriously.
- We stay current on employment standards across the provinces we operate in.
- We manage payroll tax remittance and year-end documentation accurately and on time.
- We provide WSIB and WorkSafe coverage where applicable.
- We monitor ongoing regulatory changes, so your contractor arrangements stay compliant as rules evolve.
We balance speed with quality
Sometimes you need a contractor engaged and working fast, and we'll meet you where you are.
However, speed never comes at the cost of getting the administration right. We handle onboarding and payroll setup efficiently while making sure every compliance detail is covered.
These factors impact how quickly we can get a contractor set up:
- The province of employment and applicable regulations
- The complexity of the contract terms
- Whether the contractor has worked with Altis before
Note: For unique arrangements involving multiple jurisdictions or non-standard contract terms, setup may take longer. We communicate with you at every step so there are no surprises.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pass-through payroll service?
A pass-through payroll service handles the employment administration for a contractor you've already found, including payroll processing, compliance and onboarding, without requiring you to add that contractor to your own payroll system.
Is Altis a payroll company?
No. Altis is a staffing and recruitment firm. Most of the time, once we've helped a client find the right contractor, payroll is simply the next step; we put them on our books and take on the administration that comes with it. We're not a replacement for platforms like ADP or Dayforce.
Can Altis handle payroll for a contractor I already found on my own?
Yes. While payroll is usually part of helping a client find and place a contractor, we can also step in purely for the payroll and employment administration side if you've already sourced the worker yourself, including acting as employer of record for T4 workers.
What does Altis handle as part of payroll and pass-through services?
Payroll processing and remittances, direct deposit, year-end tax documentation, onboarding and offboarding, contract administration, timekeeping support and compliance with employment standards and WSIB/WorkSafe requirements, where applicable.
How quickly can Altis set up payroll for a contractor?
Timelines depend on the province of employment, whether Altis is acting as employer of record and the complexity of the contract terms. Reach out and we'll walk you through what to expect for your specific situation.
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