Description
People operations & payroll - Working Student (Berlin)
Berlin, Germany | Working student | Fixed-term
Join our Northern Europe People Enablement team and gain hands-on experience in a regional HR function at SumUp. As a Working Student, you'll support People Operations in Germany, helping manage contracts, HR administration, benefits, HR systems and payroll processes. It's an opportunity to build practical HR experience while contributing to a team that's shaping how People Operations are delivered across five countries.
š„ Get a feel for our Berlin office: Berlin
What you'll do
- Handle employee queries via our People team service desk and keep HRIS data accurate in Workday
- Manage employment contract administration, including contract creation, amendments, and signature tracking
- Manage benefits administration end to end ā sign-ups, Workday updates, payroll communication, and invoices
- Organise, digitise, and file incoming physical post and sensitive employee documents
- Support the payroll team with data accuracy tasks and basic Excel-based reporting where capacity allows
You'll be great for this role ifā¦
- Fluency in both German and English (written and verbal) ā essential for day-to-day communication and document handling
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when managing confidential information
- Comfortable working with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Ability to manage multiple recurring tasks independently, with strong time management and organisational skills
- Currently enrolled in university for at least three semesters, with a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in People Operations or HR
You'll work alongside experienced People professionals, gain exposure to regional HR operations across multiple countries, and build valuable experience in the fast-growing fintech industry
Why you should join SumUp
š Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office at Ostbahnhof
š Be part of an inclusive and collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued
šļø 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days, pro-rated
šµš¾āāļø Access health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme, an Urban Sports Club subsidy, and fitness activities, including on-site gym access, yoga sessions, and team sports
š Benefit from subsidised public transport with the Deutschlandticket, offering unlimited travel on local and regional transport across Germany
š„ Enjoy partially subsidised office lunches and weekly breakfast
š Receive additional rewards through our employee referral programme when referring talents to join our team
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