Payroll Partner

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end payroll cycle for Spain and Italy, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local laws and regulations
• Spot and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement, using tools like Workday and Payslip to reduce manual effort and sharpen payroll quality
• Handle employee payroll queries through our ticketing system, resolving issues with care and efficiency
• Collaborate with People Operations, Compensation and Benefits, and Accounting to keep payroll data accurate and up to date
• Support the regional payroll lead in managing relationships with external providers, including health insurers and pension providers
• Review and update country-level payroll policies and procedures as the business evolves

Requirements

• Hands-on payroll experience covering the full cycle, with familiarity processing payroll in Spain or Italy.
• Solid understanding of Spanish and/or Italian labour and tax law, with the confidence to apply it independently.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, and a natural comfort with data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working cross-functionally and communicating clearly with different teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to process improvement, with an interest in automation tools and finding smarter ways to work.
• Fluency in English plus Spanish or Italian.
• Why you should join SumUp
• 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Milano 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.
• 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success.
• 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which you can use to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education.
• 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 22 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days.
• 🥗 Subsidised restaurant tickets and office breakfast on Mondays.
• 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service.
• 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team.
• About SumUp
• Be empowered to do more that matters.
• At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

Payroll Partner (Fixed Term - 1 year) | People Team Milano Team description SumUp's People Operations team keeps our people experience running smoothly across Europe - and payroll sits right at the heart of that. As we grow rapidly across Southern Europe, we're looking for a Payroll Partner to join us on a one-year fixed-term contract, taking full ownership of the payroll cycle for Spain and Italy. This is a solid next step for someone with a few years of payroll experience who's ready to go beyond the basics - driving real process improvements, working across two markets, and contributing to a People team that's building smarter, more efficient ways of working.

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