People Operations Partner - UK/IE

At SumUp our vision is to be a global leader in the FinTech industry and build a world where small businesses can be successful doing what they love. We believe in creating technology that is flexible, affordable, and easy to use. Our boldness, entrepreneurial spirit, empathy and love for our products foster a creative environment for our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. 

As part of the People team you will be responsible for the UK and Ireland HR routines. You will also help us to take our people data reports to a new level, whilst ensuring that the employees information is always accurate. The SumUp innovation environment is also present in our routine. That means new challenges everyday to deliver the best experience for our employees.

This is a part-time position (32 hours per week) with a 1 year fixed term contract.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for all aspects of end to end employee lifecycle - including onboarding, benefits administration and off-boarding for all employees across the UK and Ireland
• Guidance & consultation on employee matters like parental leave, maternity leave, benefits, relocations and transfers
• Handling complex termination and relocation cases independently
• Ensuring records, contractual changes and other people related documentation are processed and up-to-date
• Collaborate with the People Operations Team in Europe and with the Payroll and Mobility teams 
• Continuously challenging and improving the processes to ensure the best employee experience

You’ll be great for this role if:

• You have at least 2 years experience as People Operations Partner / HR Generalist
• You have strong Labour Law knowledge in the UK and Ireland 
• You have contributed to the development and implementation of HR policies
• You have worked with HR systems, preferably Workday, and are familiar with Atlassian tools, like Jira service desks
• You love working with people and care about great employee experience
• You know how to prioritise to meet deadlines and know when to ask for support
• You are able to work in a fast paced environment, where accuracy matters

Why you should join SumUp

• We are a true global tech company with over 3000+ people from 93 nationalities, spread across 22 offices in Europe, LatAm and the US. 
• You can truly create your own path here and help us shape the future for small businesses globally.
• We get together regularly for breakfasts, team events, office parties, and sports.
• You’ll receive a budget for your individual development, attending conferences and external training. 
• We offer a competitive compensation package and paid leave and you will have access to the SumUp Sabbatical, our Employee Referral and Employee assistance programme for mental health as well as Fitness and language learning offers.

About SumUp

We believe in the everyday hero.

Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we create powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them run 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 that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love. 

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not 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 basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

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