Working Student - People Operations & Payroll

Working Student – People Operations & Payroll

About the team

At SumUp, our People Operations & Payroll team is the engine behind a smooth and reliable employee experience. We manage the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding and contract changes through to off-boarding — while running accurate and timely payroll for a rapidly growing workforce across Southern Europe.

The Spain team has grown significantly: our payroll population has scaled from around 40 to over 400 employees, and we’re building out the support model to match. You’ll be joining a hands-on, detail-driven team where operational excellence and employee care go hand in hand.

The role

This is a Working Student position created to support the People Operations & Payroll team in Spain during a period of high operational demand. You’ll take ownership of recurring administrative and payroll support tasks, help keep our data accurate and up to date, and make sure employees get timely, clear answers to their queries.

This is a great entry point into HR and payroll operations for someone who is organised, reliable, and eager to build real expertise in a fast-moving environment.

What you’ll do

Payroll support

Collect, check, and consolidate payroll input data to support monthly payroll cycles

Support communication and follow-up with the external payroll provider on routine operational matters

Help maintain accurate payroll records and flag discrepancies in a timely manner

HR administration & employee lifecycle

Prepare, update, and archive employment contracts and employee documentation

Support onboarding, contract changes, and offboarding processes — ensuring data accuracy and completeness at every step

Assist with benefits administration where needed

Employee support & ticket handling

Respond to employee queries via our internal ticketing system and email with clarity and care

Manage open tickets and follow up to ensure nothing falls through the cracks

Data management & process improvement