Syndesus
Syndesus is a Canada-only Employer of Record built for US tech companies that want to hire, relocate, or retain senior engineers north of the border without setting up a Canadian entity.
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Expert Analysis
Syndesus is a deliberately narrow EOR: one country, one talent profile, one client type. It exists to let US technology companies employ senior AI, ML, data and software engineers in Canada, either by hiring locally, or by relocating a valued employee who lost the H-1B lottery. Where global platforms sell software with a thin services layer, Syndesus sells the opposite: a Toronto-based team with deep federal and provincial employment-law expertise (including Quebec), human-led onboarding, and an optional sourcing arm that places pre-vetted engineers in roughly three weeks. The trade-offs are real. There is no self-serve platform, no API integrations with tools like Rippling or Carta, pricing is quote-only, and independent reviewers report onboarding can take 30–45 days for complex cases. If you need to hire in 10 countries, look elsewhere. If Canada is your single most important expansion market and you want a partner who picks up the phone, Syndesus is one of the strongest options available.
About Syndesus
For US technology companies, hiring talent in Canada requires a Canadian entity, payroll accounts, and compliance with provincial employment laws. Syndesus acts as the legal Employer of Record for your Canadian hires, managing these responsibilities on your behalf.
Founded in Toronto in 2014 by Marc Pavlopoulos, Syndesus initially helped US startups build engineering teams in Canada. Today, it manages Canadian payroll, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, tax remittances, and compliant terminations. Your company manages employees day to day while Syndesus handles employment responsibilities.
Syndesus also supports US employers relocating foreign-born engineers to Canada after unsuccessful H-1B applications. Through programs such as the Global Talent Stream, it helps companies retain international talent in Canada. With access to Canadian AI and MLOps engineers, Syndesus provides both employment and talent solutions for US technology companies.
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Why Choose Syndesus?
Fast Setup
Get your team onboarded in as little as 24-48 hours with our streamlined process.
100% Compliant
Stay fully compliant with local labor laws worldwide.
Expert Support
24/7 access to local HR experts with global employment expertise.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees or surprise charges. What you see is what you pay.
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