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Regional People Ops & Payroll Lead - Northern Europe(m/w/x)
Integrating and scaling People Ops & Payroll for Northern Europe, automating employee lifecycle processes. Multi-country leadership and German employment law knowledge required. Corporate pension with 20% match, virtual stock options.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in multi-country People Ops
- German employment law and HR compliance knowledge
- Payroll processes understanding across EU markets
- UK employment law knowledge (plus)
- Delivering process improvements and automation
- AI-powered or no-code tools experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Data-driven decision making approach
- Leading through change and ambiguity
- Stakeholder management skills
Tasks
- Lead and develop a team of eight People Ops and Payroll partners
- Consolidate two distinct functions into one integrated, accountable regional team
- Map, redesign, and scale core processes across the employee lifecycle
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all markets
- Identify and implement automation opportunities using no-code and low-code tools
- Reduce manual effort and set new team standards
- Build a success measurement framework covering SLAs, error rates, and processing times
- Report regularly on the success measurement framework to senior stakeholders
- Partner with Finance, People Partners, Legal, and Compliance
- Ensure payroll accuracy and regulatory alignment across Germany, the UK, and beyond
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Business Fluent
- Ukrainian – Business Fluent
- Dutch – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Make
- n8n
- Excel
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Annual L&D budget
Retirement Plans
- Corporate pension scheme with 20% match
Modern Office
- Office-first setup
Informal Culture
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Competitive Pay
- Virtual Stock Option programme
More Vacation Days
- 28 days paid leave plus public holidays
Healthcare & Fitness
- Urban Sports Club subsidy
Childcare
- Kita placement assistance
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidised office lunches
Workation & Sabbatical
- 1-month sabbatical after 3 years
Bonuses & Incentives
- Referral Bonus
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Regional People Ops & Payroll Lead - Northern Europe(m/w/x)
Integrating and scaling People Ops & Payroll for Northern Europe, automating employee lifecycle processes. Multi-country leadership and German employment law knowledge required. Corporate pension with 20% match, virtual stock options.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in multi-country People Ops
- German employment law and HR compliance knowledge
- Payroll processes understanding across EU markets
- UK employment law knowledge (plus)
- Delivering process improvements and automation
- AI-powered or no-code tools experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Data-driven decision making approach
- Leading through change and ambiguity
- Stakeholder management skills
Tasks
- Lead and develop a team of eight People Ops and Payroll partners
- Consolidate two distinct functions into one integrated, accountable regional team
- Map, redesign, and scale core processes across the employee lifecycle
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all markets
- Identify and implement automation opportunities using no-code and low-code tools
- Reduce manual effort and set new team standards
- Build a success measurement framework covering SLAs, error rates, and processing times
- Report regularly on the success measurement framework to senior stakeholders
- Partner with Finance, People Partners, Legal, and Compliance
- Ensure payroll accuracy and regulatory alignment across Germany, the UK, and beyond
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Business Fluent
- Ukrainian – Business Fluent
- Dutch – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Make
- n8n
- Excel
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Annual L&D budget
Retirement Plans
- Corporate pension scheme with 20% match
Modern Office
- Office-first setup
Informal Culture
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Competitive Pay
- Virtual Stock Option programme
More Vacation Days
- 28 days paid leave plus public holidays
Healthcare & Fitness
- Urban Sports Club subsidy
Childcare
- Kita placement assistance
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidised office lunches
Workation & Sabbatical
- 1-month sabbatical after 3 years
Bonuses & Incentives
- Referral Bonus
About the Company
SumUp
Industry
Other
Description
The company is a leading global fintech company committed to leveling the playing field for small businesses.
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