At SumUp, we empower small businesses to succeed through simple, accessible financial tools. Our mission is to make business life easier — so merchants can focus on what they love. We’re a global team of 3,000+ people, supporting over 4 million merchants in 36 markets.
About the Team
Our People Operations team ensures every SumUpper across Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, and the UK has the tools, processes, and support they need to thrive. We handle everything from onboarding and contracts to benefits and compliance — helping our colleagues have a smooth and positive experience from day one.
We’re now looking for a Junior People Operations Assistant to join our Barcelona office. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on HR experience across multiple European countries, working closely with our international People Operations team.
📅 Duration: 12 months
🎓 Eligibility: You must have graduated from a university program within the last 3 years
What You’ll Do
- Support HR administration, including preparation of contracts, addenda, and off-boarding documentation
- Manage data entry and updates in Workday, ensuring accurate employee records for payroll and compliance
- Coordinate with new joiners to collect required personal data and documents
- Track onboarding processes and collaborate with IT and Field Sales trainers to ensure smooth starts for new hires
- Maintain and update internal Notion and HR pages related to policies and procedures
- Gain exposure to international HR practices across Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, and the UK
You’ll Be Great for This Role If
- You have a recent degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration, or a related field (graduated within the past 3 years)
- You’re fluent in both Spanish and English, written and spoken (essential for daily communication)
- You hold a valid work permit for Spain for at least 12 months
- You’re organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks
- You’re tech-savvy and comfortable using tools like Google Workspace and Excel
Why You Should Join SumUp
🌎 Work with SumUppers globally on projects that impact thousands of small businesses
🌈 Be part of an inclusive, diverse workplace where every perspective is valued
🥗 Enjoy restaurant tickets (Edenred) for daily meal support
🩺 Enjoy comprehensive private health insurance as part of your benefits package
🚉 Get a subsidized public transportation pass (€26.38/month)
📚 Access a €2000 annual Learning & Development budget for conferences and upskilling
🏖 Take 23 days of paid leave per year, plus public holidays and special leave days
🔗 Benefit from our Referral Bonus program when you help us grow the 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.
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What We Do
SumUp believes that every business should have access to affordable, easy-to-use financial solutions, no matter their size. That’s why more than 3 million businesses worldwide rely on SumUp to run their business. What started out as one card reader has now turned into a range of payment hardware, banking solutions, marketing, and loyalty tools, invoicing, and so much more. From sales and marketing to product and engineering, our cross-functional US team works together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.
Why Work With Us
SumUp USA is part of the global SumUp organization that stretches across multiple continents from Berlin to Sao Paulo. Our teams are multicultural, have a collaborative mindset and bold goals. Join our mission if you want to become part of the success story and help empower over 3 million merchants using SumUp already!
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