People Operations Assistant

About SumUp

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 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.