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 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 on Arbeitnow