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Workday Specialist

On-site in Barcelona·Added 6 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

SumUp

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract
English: Required
Benefits: Meal vouchers

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Hands-on experience with Workday HCM Core (experience with additional modules such as Time Tracking or Compensation is a plus).
A solid understanding of Workday fundamentals such as Staffing, Worker Data, Organizations, Business Processes, and Reporting.
Confidence working with structured datasets to validate configuration changes and ensure reliable outputs.
Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and attention to data accuracy.
The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
A mindset that looks for simplification, standardisation, and continuous improvement.
Advanced English communication skills.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Barcelona 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

🏖️ Generous time off: enjoy 23 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

🥗 Subsidised restaurant tickets (Edenred) and office breakfast on Mondays

🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

The role

What you'll do

Configure and enhance Workday's Core HCM module to ensure our processes are scalable, consistent, and easy to navigate.
Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into thoughtful system design - improving workflows, automation, and data quality.
Strengthen document generation, validation logic, and reporting structures to reduce manual work and prevent downstream errors.
Provide responsive and empathetic guidance to SumUppers using Workday, helping them feel confident and supported.
Build and maintain reliable reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and supporting informed decision-making.
Contribute to clear documentation, structured change management, and sustainable configuration standards.

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.

Hiring process

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.

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, we're passionate about supporting small businesses. We believe everyone should have access to flexible, fair, and easy-to-use technology that helps bring their ideas to life. Every day, millions of people around the world dream of starting their own business-and we're here to help make that happen. Our long-term ambition is to "close the loop" by turning everyday transactions into lasting relationships between businesses and their customers.

As part of our People Tech team, our mission is to enable long-term scalability by fostering a data-informed culture through seamless systems and a people-centric employee experience.

In this role, reporting to the Head of People Tech, you'll work at the heart of our Workday ecosystem. You'll collaborate closely with People Operations, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure our Workday HCM setup remains scalable, reliable, and intuitive as we grow.

Rather than simply maintaining the system, you'll help shape how our employee lifecycle processes are designed, configured, and continuously improved - ensuring Workday supports both operational excellence and a seamless experience for SumUppers.

Additional information

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 38 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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