Working Student People Ops & Payroll

**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. 🎥 Get a feel for our Berlin office: [Berlin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DG64C3moeQ) **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 — 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 if…** ------------------------------------- * Fluency in both German and English (written and verbal) — 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** ----------------------------- 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office at Ostbahnhof 🌈 Be part of an inclusive and collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued 🏖️ 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days, pro-rated 🚵🏾‍♂️ 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 🚆 Benefit from subsidised public transport with the Deutschlandticket, offering unlimited travel on local and regional transport across Germany 🥗 Enjoy partially subsidised office lunches and weekly breakfast 🔗 Receive additional rewards through our employee referral programme when referring talents to join our team **Job Application Tip** We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don't tick every box, it's ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp. Find more [English Speaking Jobs in Germany](https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs) on Arbeitnow