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People Operations and Payroll Assistant

On-site in Barcelona·Added 11 days ago

SumUp

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Overview

Job details

Internship contract
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
SumUp doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“You're currently enrolled in a Spanish university and studying HR, Business Administration, Economics , or a related field” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Real ownership and meaningful responsibilities from day one
Exposure to HR and payroll operations in an international fintech
The opportunity to learn from experienced People professionals
A chance to build skills that will open doors across HR, Operations, and Business functions
The experience of supporting a team that's helping shape the employee experience for hundreds of people across Southern Europe

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and get behind the scenes of how a scaling tech company operates, we'd love to hear from you 💙

Requirements

What we're looking for

You're currently enrolled in a Spanish university and studying HR, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
You're fluent in Spanish and English
You enjoy being organised and paying attention to the details
You're comfortable working with data and spreadsheets (Excel skills are a big plus!)
You're curious, proactive, and eager to learn
You're comfortable handling confidential information responsibly
You enjoy helping others and working as part of a team

Nice to have

Previous experience or studies related to HR, payroll, or people operations
An interest in payroll, HR systems, or process improvement
Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT to work smarter and automate repetitive tasks

The role

People Operations & Payroll Assistant (Working Student)

You'll work alongside experienced People Operations and Payroll professionals, gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle, and develop practical skills that will set you up for a career in HR, Operations, Payroll, or People Analytics.

You'll learn how a global fintech supports hundreds of employees, manages payroll operations, and continuously improves the employee experience.

What you'll do

Help prepare and validate payroll data for monthly payroll cycles
Support communication with our external payroll provider
Help keep payroll records accurate and up to date
Spot discrepancies and help resolve them quickly
Prepare employment contracts and employee documentation
Support onboarding, contract changes, and offboarding activities
Assist with benefits administration and employee records
Respond to employee questions via our ticketing system and email
Ensure requests are handled quickly and nothing falls through the cracks
Contribute to creating a great employee experience
Maintain employee data across our HR systems
Update reports and trackers
Help improve processes and reduce manual work
Support the team with documentation and operational projects

Hiring process

5 steps5 interviews

Recruiter screening
With a recruiter · 30–60 min
Explores your motivation, purpose, curiosity, transferable skills and core values.
Hiring manager interview
With a hiring manager
Detail on the role and team structure; assesses collaboration, technical skills and proactivity.
Technical assessment
A business case, portfolio presentation or coding task to show how you think, briefed beforehand.
Team interview
With future teammates
Meet potential future teammates for a broader view of team culture.
Bar raiser interview
With interviewer from another team
An interviewer from a different team gives an unbiased perspective on your abilities and values.
Decision and offer · With a recruiter

Details of the technical assessment are shared in advance.
The bar raiser comes from a different team to give an unbiased view.

About SumUp

SumUp is a global financial technology company that provides payment solutions and point-of-sale systems for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012, the company has grown to serve over 4 million merchants worldwide, offering card readers, invoicing, and business banking services. With a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and other regions, SumUp is a key player in the fintech industry, competing with companies like Square and iZettle.

In Spain, SumUp has a significant presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and a large number of open roles in sales, customer support, and engineering. The company is known for its dynamic, fast-paced work culture and its commitment to empowering small businesses. For international professionals, SumUp offers opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in German, French, Italian, and Portuguese. The company provides a supportive environment for relocation, with a focus on career growth and development.

Industry: Fintech
Founded: 2012
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid
Website: sumup.com

Good to know if you are moving

SumUp has offices in Barcelona and Madrid, with a strong focus on multilingual roles, making it a great fit for international professionals.
The company offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture, with opportunities for career growth in sales, customer support, and engineering.
SumUp provides visa sponsorship and relocation support for eligible candidates, especially for roles in Spain.
Many roles require fluency in languages like German, French, Italian, and Portuguese, which can be a plus for multilingual candidates.
SumUp is a global company with a diverse workforce, and English is often the working language in the Spain offices.

In their own words

About the company & team

At SumUp, our People Operations & Payroll team makes sure every employee has a smooth experience throughout their journey with us - from their first day to their latest promotion, and everything in between.

As SumUp has grown, so has our team in Spain: we've scaled from around 40 employees to more than 400 in just a few years, and we're looking for a curious and motivated Working Student to grow with us.

If you're interested in HR, payroll, operations, or simply want to understand how people processes work in a fast-growing fintech, this is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact from day one.

🌎 Work with a truly global, multicultural team from our Barcelona office.

🌈 Be part of a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, where every perspective is respected.

❤️ Access our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health guidance and support when you need it.

Additional information

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.

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