Local venture capital firm Claritas has for the second time this year put some of its money to work in CanopyHR, a California-based payroll and human resources services provider.

The recent trend toward outsourcing human resources and payroll services underscores CanopyHR's tremendous opportunity for additional growth. It has begun to emerge as a leader in the marketplace, with the combined strength of its innovative technology integration style and a reputation for dedicated customer service.