HR Generalist - People Operations

About Canopy

Canopy is a wealth data platform for institutional wealth managers across Asia-Pacific. We aggregate data from 100+ custodians and banks, giving family offices, external asset managers, and UHNW individuals a single, accurate view of their entire portfolio across jurisdictions, asset classes, and currencies.

The numbers: 60+ institutional clients, 1,600+ active users, $120B+ in assets under reporting across Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, ASEAN, and Europe.

What makes us different: AI is embedded in how we serve clients and build product not bolted on as an afterthought. We're backed by institutional VCs and prominent family offices, and we're at a stage where every person we bring in shapes what this company becomes.

The Role

You'll work closely with management to build and run the people infrastructure that supports our next phase of growth.

We're looking for someone who brings discipline to the fundamentals recruitment, compliance, payroll, onboarding while being adaptable enough to operate in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and processes are still being established. You'll have real influence on how this company runs from the inside.

You'll Own:

• Talent Acquisition

Lead the hiring process end-to-end from crafting job postings and sourcing candidates to screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and onboarding. You'll partner with hiring managers who have a clear picture of what they need; your role is to build the pipeline and deliver results.

• HR Administration & Compliance

Employment contracts, MOM filings, CPF contributions, work permit applications (SG). Leave management, probation tracking, contract renewals. You ensure records are accurate, deadlines are met, and the company stays compliant.

• Payroll Operations

Process monthly payroll in-house salary calculations, CPF submissions, tax filings, and payslip distribution. Handle employee queries on deductions, leave balances, and claims. Accuracy and timeliness are non-negotiable.

• Onboarding & Offboarding

Design a seamless experience for new joiners from account setup and equipment to a structured first-week programme. Run exit processes with the same level of care: clearance, knowledge transfer, and a proper close.

• Performance Management Operations

We've established performance scoring frameworks for our technical and data teams. Managers own the assessments you own the rhythm. Ensure scores are submitted on schedule, maintain the review calendar, compile performance data, surface trends, and keep the cycle running. Your role is to make sure performance management is consistent and accountable across the organisation.

• Office Administration (SG)

Coordinate day-to-day office logistics vendor management, workspace setup for new hires, supplies, and company-wide announcements.

Qualifications:

• 24 years of HR generalist experience spanning recruitment, compliance, payroll, and operations
• Working knowledge of Singapore employment law Employment Act, CPF, MOM regulations
• Hands-on recruitment experience you've sourced, screened, and closed hires directly, not only through agencies
• Fluent English; conversational Mandarin is a strong advantage (our team spans SG and HK)
• Strong organisational skills and follow-through you manage multiple priorities without letting things slip
• Comfortable working with modern tools Notion, Slack, and AI-assisted workflows are part of how we operate

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
• Background in fintech, wealthtech, or financial services
• IHRP certification

Our Values:

These shape how we work and who we hire.

• Ownership You see a gap, you close it. No one needs to ask you twice.
• Move Fast & Figure Things Out We favour action over process. You'll have room to make decisions and course-correct.
• Genuinely Curious About AI & Tech We use AI every day. You don't need a technical background, but genuine curiosity about how technology can improve your work is essential.
• Results Over Titles Impact matters more than hierarchy. You'll collaborate directly with leadership and every team.