Working Student - People Operations

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Team Description

SumUp's People Operations team keeps our people experience running smoothly across Europe - and payroll and HR operations sit right at the heart of that. As we continue growing across Southern Europe, we're looking for a Working Student to join our Italy People Operations team in Milan.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their HR or payroll career to gain hands-on experience in People Operations, support employee lifecycle processes, and contribute to improving the way we work. You'll join a collaborative and fast-paced team focused on creating efficient, people-centric processes while ensuring an excellent employee experience.

What you'll do

As a Working Student in People Operations, you'll support the team with day-to-day HR administration and employee lifecycle activities, helping ensure our processes run accurately and efficiently.
You will:
* Support the preparation, updating, and archiving of employment contracts and employee documentation
* Assist with onboarding, contract changes, and offboarding processes
* Help manage employee benefits administration, including meal vouchers and related records
* Collect and validate payroll-related input data to support monthly payroll processing
* Respond to employee queries through internal systems and email in a timely and professional manner
* Maintain and update employee data in HR systems and Excel trackers
* Perform data checks and support simple reporting and administrative tasks
* Contribute to improving operational processes and documentation workflows

You'll be great for this role if you

* Are currently studying or recently completed studies in HR, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
* Speak fluent Italian and English
* Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Feel comfortable working with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
* Are proactive, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
* Communicate clearly and enjoy helping others
* Have a hands-on and collaborative mindset

Nice to have

* Previous internship or administrative experience in HR, payroll, or people operations
* Interest in payroll, HR systems, or process improvement
* Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT
Why you should join us
🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our inspiring Milan location. 
🌈 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
❤️ Well-being support: access our mental health Employee Assistance Programme for guidance and care when you need it
🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
 

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