Junior People Ops & Payroll Partner

SumUp; Berlin (NH); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Urban Sports Club

Kita placement assistance

Subsidised office lunches

Break4me sabbatical

Referral bonus

Job summary

SumUp is hiring a Junior People Ops & Payroll Partner in Berlin. You will support German employees through their lifecycle and assist with monthly payroll while gaining dual expertise in People Ops and payroll processes.

You should have experience in people operations or payroll, a basic grasp of German payroll law, and strong Excel skills. Fluency in German and English is required, with a care for confidential data.

Qualifications

• Experience in people operations or payroll processes.
• Basic understanding of German employment law and payroll principles.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables and lookups.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• 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, in coordination with the Senior Payroll Partner.
• Support payroll reconciliations and recurring administrative tasks.
• Identify and suggest improvements to streamline People Ops and payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

German payroll basics

Excel pivot/lookup

German & English fluency

Data confidentiality

Tools

Workday

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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