People Tech Specialist

About the team:

At SumUp, we’re passionate about supporting small businesses. We believe everyone should have access to flexible, fair, and easy-to-use technology that helps bring their ideas to life. Every day, millions of people around the world dream of starting their own business—and we’re here to help make that happen. Our long-term ambition is to "close the loop" by turning everyday transactions into lasting relationships between businesses and their customers.

As part of our People Tech team, our mission is to enable long-term scalability by fostering a data-informed culture through seamless systems and a people-centric employee experience.

In this role, reporting to the Head of People Tech and working closely with both the People Tech and People Analytics teams, you’ll partner with global People teams and business stakeholders to help them get the most out of Workday. You’ll work across multiple Workday modules to ensure we are maximizing their potential and using them effectively to support our people-first approach.

What you'll do:

• Support the configuration and enhancement of Workday’s Core HCM module to help create a seamless and scalable experience for all employees.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve processes, solve challenges, and deliver thoughtful updates through configuration and automation.
• Provide timely, empathetic support to SumUppers using Workday—ensuring they feel guided and confident when using the platform.
• Assist in creating clear and user-friendly documentation, guides, and basic training to help others navigate Workday effectively.
• Build and maintain straightforward reports and dashboards, and support data uploads to keep information accurate and up-to-date.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Practical, hands-on experience with Workday HCM Core (exposure to other modules is a plus).
• A good understanding of Workday fundamentals such as Staffing, Worker Data, Organizations, Business Processes, Security, and Reporting & Analytics.
• Strong skills in Excel and Google Sheets, with the ability to manage and validate data to ensure accuracy.
• Clear and approachable communication skills—able to explain technical concepts simply, listen actively, and help translate business needs into system solutions.

Why you should join SumUp:

• 🌍 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup
• 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
• 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2,000 for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education
• 🚀 Enrolment onto our VSOP program: You will own a stake in SumUp’s future success
• 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions
• 🔄 30 Days Sabbatical: Enjoy the unique opportunity to take a well-deserved break with our 30 days sabbatical benefit after completing 3 years of employment with SumUp
• 🔗 Referral Bonus: Earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
• 🚵🏾‍♂️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, relocation assistance, subsidised office lunches

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.

About us:

SumUp is a leading financial technology company, founded in 2012 with the goal of empowering small businesses around the globe. We’re the financial partner of choice for more than 4 million merchants in over 35 markets. We collectively build, plan and fine-tune the technology that drives SumUp and empowers small businesses around the world.

We believe in the everyday hero. Those who have the courage to follow their passion and who have the strength and determination to realise their dreams. Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them run their business. With a founders mentality and a 'team-first attitude' our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States work together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.

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