At SumUp, we’re on a mission to make business simple for small merchants by providing easy, accessible, and innovative payment solutions. With 4M+ merchants in 30+ countries, we’re only just getting started 🚀.

Kick-start your HR career as a People Operations Working Student at our Berlin office — gain hands-on experience across the employee journey, learn in a fast-paced fintech environment, and make a real impact from day one 🌟.

• 🤝 Support the People team in creating a great employee experience — from handling employee inquiries to maintaining HRIS data accuracy, preparing contracts and amendments, and more.
• 📊 Take ownership of end-to-end benefits administration, including enrollments, updates in Workday, payroll notifications, and invoice handling.
• 🗂️ Manage sensitive documents and ensure all employee files are accurate, compliant, and up to date.

• 🌐 Fluent in English (written & spoken); German is a strong plus.
• 🎓 Currently enrolled at university (ideally in your 1st semester or later).
• ⏱️ Strong time management skills — able to balance studies and work while staying on top of deadlines.
• 💻 Tech-savvy and quick to pick up new tools and systems.
• 🚀 A proactive problem-solver with a hands-on mindset, eager to learn and grow in People Operations.

• 🏢 Office-first culture in central Berlin – collaborate face-to-face with an ambitious, fun, and supportive team.
• 🌍 Diverse & inclusive workplace – work with people who celebrate different perspectives and thrive together.
• 🚃 Subsidized public transport ticket (BVG Firmenticket).
• 🧘 Wellness benefits: Urban Sports (subsidized) and SumUp’s very own gym.
• 🥗 Weekly SumUp Breakfast and subsidized lunch (3 days a week).

We believe in small business owners — the everyday entrepreneurs who power our communities. That’s why we’re building tools to help them run and grow their businesses. With a founder’s mentality and a team-first attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States work together to ensure our merchants can succeed doing what they love ❤️.

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We don’t make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status. We also strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

👉 Ready to kick-start your HR career in a global fintech? Apply now and grow with us! 🎉

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.