About Maneva

Maneva is an AI services company founded by a former Google DeepMind researcher, focused on transforming manufacturing operations through advanced AI. We enable autonomous factory operation and optimization by generating AI-driven actions and insights using off-the-shelf hardware or existing vision systems.

We'vegrown rapidly and are well-funded, technically exceptional, andmission-driven. As we grow,we're rebuilding a people-first culture that attracts, develops, andretainsworld-class talent.

Role Overview

Maneva is seeking a People& BusinessOperations Manager to build and lead ourpeopleoperationsfunctionat a critical stage of growth. This role sits at the intersection of employee lifecycle management, governance,business operations,and culture.

You'llown performance management infrastructure, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations,U.S. state-level employment compliance as we expand our U.S.footprint, andwill help drive the initiatives of thestrategy andbusiness operations team.You'llbe responsible forbuilding the systems that let us hire, develop, andretaingreat people as we continue our fast expansion.

You'llwork closely with the Talent Manager, Finance,Business Operations, and the broader executive leadership team, and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team onpeoplematters.

Key Responsibilities

U.S. Employment Compliance

- Own state-by-state compliance as Maneva expands its U.S. employee base: tax registration, payroll setup, mandatory workplace posters, andrequiredemployee notices, all of which vary by state.

- Build andmaintaina repeatable process for evaluating new-state requirements as hiring expands, rather than handling each state reactively.

- Partner with Rippling, outside counsel, and Finance to ensure payroll, tax, and notice obligations are met on schedule for every state in which Maneva has employees.

- Serve asManeva'sgo-to internal expert on U.S. state employment law as it applies to a distributed, remote-first workforce.

Performance Management & Levelling

- Design and execute performance review cycles (6-monthand annual) across the organization, tailored to company growth stage and business needs.

- Own andmaintainlevelling frameworks across engineering (IC1–IC6) and non-technical roles; define competencies, expectations, and progression criteria,building onthe framework already in place.

- Partner with department heads and the Talent Manager to calibrate performance data and inform talent decisions.

- Design andfacilitatemanager training on feedback,goal-setting, and performance conversations.

- Maintain performance documentation and analytics to inform strategicpeopledecisions.

Compensation Administration





- Own day-to-day execution of compensation administration across all job levels and geographies;maintainsalary bands.

- Execute variable/commission plans for sales and other roles; ensure alignment with business goals.

- Execute ROE submissions, payroll adjustments, and comp/commission payouts, routing every payout through Finance for cost sign-off.

- Handle market increases, retention bonuses, and compensation requests withappropriate approvals.

Benefits & Wellness Administration

- Own benefits administration across the US and Canada.

- Coordinatebenefitsenrollment, education, and communication; manage plan changes.

- Administer COBRA coverage, health plan compliance, and employee welfare programs.

- Track andoptimizebenefits costs; provide leadership with regular reporting.

Contracts, Policies & Compliance

- Maintain and update U.S. and Canadian employment agreement templates.

- Own employee handbook and policy management for both Canada and the U.S.; refresh as laws and entities change.

- Manage people-related compliance: ROE submissions, payroll tax filings, and employment law compliance across alljurisdictions.

- Maintain data integrity across HRIS systems; ensure clean records for auditing.

- Coordinate with external employment counsel as needed.

Culture & Employee Engagement

- Partner with the Talent Manager on culture initiatives and engagement programs.

- Own recognition programs, including birthday and work-anniversary recognition.

- Monitor andreport onemployee engagement signals;identifyretention risks.

- Facilitate communication between leadership and employees.

Systems, Automation & Operations

- Build automated workflows.

- Create dashboards andreportingforleadership on key HR metrics.

- Manage systems integration; ensure clean data flow between platforms.

- Take ownership of ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

Business Operations Support

- Provide adaptable support on cross-functional business initiatives as they arise — thisportionof the role is intentionally variable rather than a fixed list of duties.

- Assistwith insurance requirements and vendor/partnership coordination as needed.

- Supportwithad-hoc strategic initiativessuch asfundraisinganddata room management,andpartnership outreach.





- Support KPI and revenue schedule tracking in coordination with Finance

- Expect this allocation to flex up (e.g., during fundraising) and back down as business needsshift.

Required Experience

- 5+ years inpeopleoperations or HR, with experience scaling a company fromroughly 50–300+ employees.

- Hands-on, current experience with U.S. state-level employment compliance — tax registration, payroll considerations, mandatory workplace posters, and employee notices —required.

- Success leading peopleopsteams or managing complex, multi-jurisdictionworkflows.

- Hands-on HRIS experience withRippling;benefits administration.

- Track recorddesigning performance cycles, levelling frameworks, and compensation structures.

- Based in Canada, ideally the Greater Toronto Area.

Core Competencies

- Deep, current knowledge of U.S. state employment law and how it varies byjurisdiction.

- Systems thinking and process design; ability to build scalable workflows.

- Strong stakeholder management across Finance, IT, Recruitment, and Leadership.

- Data-driven mindset; ability to turn HR data into clear recommendations.

- Calm under pressure; ability to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and organizational change — including flexing between People Ops andBizOpswork as needed.

- Attention to detail and compliance rigor.

- Clear communication; ability to explain HR and compliance concepts to non-experts.

- Passion for building cultures where people feel valued and connected tomission.

Technical Skills & Tools

- Proficiencywith HRIS systems (Rippling preferred).

- Comfort building automation tools.

- Strong Excel and analytics skills.

Nice to Have

- Experience in B2B SaaS, deep tech, or AI/manufacturing.

- Familiarity with venture-backed, fast-growth company dynamics, includingfundraisesupport.

- French language skills.

Why Join Maneva

Build an expanded people operations function from the ground up at a mission-driven AI company in a period of fast growth across Canada and the U.S.You'llown the full employee lifecycle, leadManeva'sU.S. compliance posture, and have direct influence on culture, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness.

Work closely with a collaborative leadership team.You'llhaveautonomyto design systems, make strategic recommendations, and directlyimpacthow Maneva attracts, develops, andretainsworld-class people — with occasional exposure to fundraising and broader business operations.

Join a technically exceptional, well-funded company at the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing, with exposure to venture capital dynamics and high-growth scaling challenges.

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and other benefits

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📌 People and Business Operations Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Maneva
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