--- title: "People Operations and Payroll Assistant" company: "SumUp" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/sumup" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/sumup-people-operations-and-payroll-assistant-cf1b4d0c-705c-4105-a70f-921b2d178de8" apply_url: "https://sumup.com/careers/positions/8616619002?gh_jid=8616619002" workplace: onsite location: "Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain" employment_type: unspecified seniority: mid role: operations region: europe date_posted: 2026-07-03T15:32:45.000Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-08-26T15:14:48.015Z --- # People Operations and Payroll Assistant **SumUp** β€” Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Apply: https://sumup.com/careers/positions/8616619002?gh_jid=8616619002 ## About SumUp Millions of small businesses use SumUp to run their business with our affordable payment solutions and easy to use point-of-sale solutions. Get a demo today. ## About the role ### People Operations & Payroll Assistant (Working Student) #### Join the team behind the employee experience at SumUp πŸš€ At SumUp, our People Operations & Payroll team makes sure every employee has a smooth experience throughout their journey with us β€” 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. #### Why this role? πŸ’‘ 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 be doing πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» ##### πŸ“Š Support payroll operations - 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 ##### πŸ“„ Support the employee journey - Prepare employment contracts and employee documentation - Support onboarding, contract changes, and offboarding activities - Assist with benefits administration and employee records ##### πŸ’¬ Help employees get the support they need - 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 ##### βš™οΈ Improve processes and keep things running smoothly - 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 #### What we're looking for πŸ”Ž - 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 #### Bonus points if you 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 #### 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 πŸ’™ ### Why SumUp? 🌎 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. **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. --- Source: SumUp's own career page, read by RemJobs. Canonical HTML version: https://www.remjobs.works/job/sumup-people-operations-and-payroll-assistant-cf1b4d0c-705c-4105-a70f-921b2d178de8