About the team
Our People Operations and Payroll team keeps SumUp running smoothly behind the scenes, making sure every SumUpper is paid accurately and on time, every month. Based in Berlin, you'll sit within the Northern Europe People Ops and Payroll team, working closely with a Senior Payroll Partner who brings deep expertise in German payroll, as well as colleagues across People Operations, and our external payroll provider.
This is a role where precision really matters. You'll own the day-to-day operational payroll activities for Germany, building your expertise in German payroll legislation while playing a critical part in keeping our employees' trust. As SumUp continues to grow, there's real scope to expand into additional payrolls across Europe over time.
👉 Take a look at our Berlin office
What you'll do
- Support all stages of the monthly German payroll cycle, from preparing and validating inputs through to reconciliation and submission
- Respond to employee payroll queries through our ticketing system, resolving them accurately and promptly
- Work closely with People Operations to maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation
- Support payroll compliance with German tax, labour, and social security legislation
- Identify opportunities to simplify and improve payroll processes, reducing manual work where possible
You'll be great for this role if…
- Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken, is something you bring to the table
- Experience supporting payroll processes or working with payroll-related data is part of your background
- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and IF statements, are part of your toolkit
- Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion and integrity
- Comfort working in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment while staying organised and accurate
- A genuine curiosity to develop expertise in German payroll legislation and a proactive approach to learning
Why you should join SumUp
🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first set up
🌈 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
💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions
🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🏙 Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches
🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
About SumUp
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 4,000 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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