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SumUp lists this Junior People Ops & Payroll Partner opportunity in berlin, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Junior People Ops & Payroll Partner – Berlin
Team: People, Payroll
Location: Berlin
Contract: Permanent, full time
Our People Ops & Payroll team
This is a true hybrid role, part People Operations, part Payroll, and one of the few positions at SumUp where someone gets to build expertise across both. Sitting within our Northern Europe People Ops & Payroll team, this role supports German employees through every step of their journey while also helping deliver the monthly German payroll alongside our Senior Payroll Partner. It's a rare chance to learn two disciplines at once, build a genuinely broad skill set, and grow into a trusted specialist who understands both the people side and the numbers side of HR.
Take a look at our Berlin office.
What you'll do
Handle People Operations tasks across the employee lifecycle, including hires, changes and leavers
Prepare and maintain accurate employee documentation and records in Workday
Answer everyday People Ops and payroll questions from Germany-based employees
Prepare and check payroll inputs ahead of monthly deadlines, working closely with the Senior Payroll Partner
Support payroll reconciliations and recurring administrative tasks
Help spot ways to simplify People Ops and payroll processes as familiarity grows
You’ll be great for this role if…
Experience supporting people operations or payroll processes, or something similar
Basic understanding of German employment law and payroll principles, with genuine interest in developing deeper expertise
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup formulas
Fluency in German and English
Comfort managing confidential information with care and handling several systems at once
Why you should join SumUp
Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education
A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions
Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days
Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches
Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
About SumUp
Be empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Worksite address
berlin, NH, 03570, US
Who can apply
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