Manager of People Operations

Manager of People Operations

Canopy, South Jordan, UT

About Us

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.

Click here to see why our clients (and investors) love Canopy.

Interested in learning more about Canopy & the industry? Check out our blog here where you can find great information on our product features, industry news, practice management, and more!

The Opportunity

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.

This is a hybrid position in South Jordan, Utah.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Bonus Points

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

*We know many women do not apply for a job if they don't perfectly fit the description. We want you to apply anyway.*

Why You Want to Work Here

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.

Our Values

People First - We believe that when we take care of our people, they take care of our customers.

Design Matters - We believe that great design is a competitive advantage.

Curiosity & Candor - We approach everything with curiosity & we understand that candor is kindness and give the gift of feedback.

Act Startup Fast - We know the best way to become a world-class company is to always act like a tiny startup: fast, hungry, intense, and scrappy. But especially fast.

To learn more about us & our values, click here.

Interviewing @ Canopy

Application processes can be a little stressful. Here are the stages of a typical interview process at Canopy:

• Once your application is received, we will review it and get back to you if we feel like it's a mutual fit!

• 20-minute phone call with the People Team

• 45-60-minute video or in-person interview with the Hiring Manager

• 1-3 rounds of interviews, depending on the role

• Final Interview

*Canopy is an equal-opportunity employer. Canopy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.*