Canopy Tax

Manager of People Operations Canopy, South Jordan, UT Location: South Jordan, UT Job Description: 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. 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.