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People Operations & Payroll (Working Student)
Contract type
Part-time
Work mode
Remote · France
Experience
3 years
Job description
A Working Student position supporting SumUp's People Operations & Payroll team in France, handling recurring administrative and payroll support tasks and keeping employee data accurate. It is an entry point into HR and payroll operations.
At a glance
- Employment
- Part-time
- Work mode
- Remote · France
- Languages
- French – fluent, English – fluent
What you'll do
- Help to collect and organise payroll input data ahead of monthly deadlines
- Support follow-up with external payroll and benefits providers where relevant
- Help maintain accurate payroll records and flag missing information or discrepancies
- 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
- Respond to routine employee and manager queries via internal systems and email with clarity and care
- Manage open tickets and follow up, escalating more complex cases when needed
- Maintain and update employee data in HR systems and Excel / Google Sheets trackers
- Perform regular data checks and keep Notion pages and internal documentation up to date
- Identify repetitive steps, data-quality issues, or bottlenecks in recurring workflows
- Suggest small process improvements that make day-to-day operations more efficient
What we're looking for
- Currently studying or recently graduated in HR, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Fluent in French and English — clear written and verbal communication is essential
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, especially with sensitive employee and payroll data
- Basic Excel / Google Sheets skills and confidence working with structured data
- Organised and reliable — able to manage recurring tasks and meet regular deadlines
- Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and good judgement
- Quick to learn new tools and systems — we work across multiple HR platforms
- Team player with a hands-on, service-oriented attitude
Nice to have
- Previous experience or studies in HR, payroll administration, or people operations
- Interest in payroll processes, HR systems, or process improvement
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT
Your team
People Operations & Payroll
Manages the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding and contract changes through to offboarding — while supporting accurate and timely payroll across Southern Europe.
Benefits
- 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
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About SumUp
Key facts
- Global, multicultural team
- Barcelona office
What they value
- Diversity and inclusion