About the job
Payroll Partner (Fixed Term) | People Team
Barcelona
Team Overview
Join SumUp's dynamic People Operations team, where our commitment to enhancing employee experiences across Europe begins. With rapid growth in Southern Europe, we seek a Payroll Partner on a one-year fixed-term contract to take charge of the payroll cycle for Spain and Italy. This role is ideal for individuals with a few years of payroll experience eager to advance their careers by driving meaningful process improvements, collaborating across two markets, and contributing to a People team dedicated to innovative and efficient workflows.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage the complete payroll cycle for Spain and Italy, ensuring compliance with local laws and accuracy.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities and process enhancements using tools like Workday and Payslip to minimize manual tasks and improve payroll quality.
- Address employee payroll inquiries via our ticketing system, resolving issues with efficiency and care.
- Collaborate with People Operations, Compensation and Benefits, and Accounting to maintain accurate payroll data.
- Assist the regional payroll lead in fostering relationships with external providers, including health insurers and pension companies.
- Review and update payroll policies and procedures as the company evolves.
What We’re Seeking
- Hands-on payroll experience covering the full cycle, with knowledge of payroll processing in Spain or Italy.
- Strong understanding of Spanish and/or Italian labor and tax laws, with the ability to apply this knowledge independently.
- Proficient Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, with a keen eye for data accuracy.
- Experience working cross-functionally and effectively communicating with various teams and stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset towards process improvement and interest in automation tools to enhance workplace efficiency.
- Fluency in English plus Spanish or Italian.
Why Join SumUp?
Be part of a global team dedicated to transforming the payment industry.
