Manager of People Operations

Canopy • South Jordan, UT

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Canopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah building simple, powerful software for accounting firms. We're on a mission to help accountants build an autonomous firm — giving them back the time and tools they need to focus on what matters most: their clients. We believe the accounting industry deserves world-class software, and we're building exactly that. Our Practice Management Suite is purpose-built for firms that want to work smarter, grow faster, and deliver more value to the people they serve. We place a strong emphasis on delighting our customers, spotting and solving problems, and being good people along the way. And we just secured $70M in Series C funding to help us fulfill that mission. We are hiring a Manager of People Operations to lead our People Operations function, including Payroll, Benefits, HR Systems, and Compliance. This is a critical leadership role designed to ensure our internal engines run smoothly and efficiently as we scale.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in an HR role, with extensive depth in Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance.
• Highly skilled with HR systems and a proven track record of technical proficiency.
• Experience with AI and automation tools to streamline workflows.
• Adaptable and curious learner with high attention to detail.
• Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent follow-through and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Experience with tools such as Rippling, UKG, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Nectar, Lattice, Greenhouse, and Radford.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the Tech/SaaS industry.
• Experience managing 401Ks plans.

Responsibilities

• Own People Operations function and manage outcomes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage and provide final approvals for payroll
• Oversee benefits administration, annual renewals, broker relationships, and employee inquiries.
• Optimize system workflows and serve as a "center of excellence" support for our People Business Partners.
• Support Leave Management for the company.
• Own and support compliance, such as reviews, filings (e.g., 5500s, CAA RX), and state law monitoring.
• Support administration of our 401 (k) Plan, including yearly non-discrimination testing, participant accuracy, & auditing.
• Proactively utilize AI and automation to improve the efficiency and accuracy of People Ops processes.
• Provide strategic input on current systems and prepare the organization for the annual compensation process.

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off - We trust you to take the time you need.
• Health Benefits - Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) - We offer a traditional and Roth 401(k) with a company match.
• Mental Health Support - Access to professional coaching and therapy.
• Paid Parental Leave - We support our growing Canopy families.
• Supplemental Insurance - Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Nectar - Recognition platform to reward your teammates.
• Company Events - From lagoon days to holiday parties.
• Employee Resource Groups - Join or start a group that matters to you.
• Fully Stocked Kitchen - Drinks, snacks, and great coffee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed