Workday Specialist

Sumup

TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER – FIELD SALES 🕐 Fixed-term (1-year) contract · Full-time ABOUT SUMUP We believe in the everyday hero — those who have the courage to follow their passion and the 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 businesses. With a founder’s 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. ABOUT THE TEAM You’ll join our Global Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to finding and empowering the best talent across SumUp. This role will focus on the Sales hiring stream, one of the fastest-growing and most business-critical areas at SumUp. As a Senior TA professional, you’ll work day-to-day with Sales leaders across Europe and help strengthen how we hire through process, data, stakeholder coaching, and disciplined execution. Depending on your experience and team needs, you will take part in leading initiatives and mentoring other TA team members. You’ll be based in one of our main hubs, Berlin and collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple European markets. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Own the end-to-end recruitment process for Field Sales roles across primarily Germany and other European markets. * Partner with Sales leaders to define scorecards, interview loops, and SLAs, ensuring Act as a trusted advisor to Sales leaders: clarify priorities, sense-check asks, and drive alignment on what “good” looks like. * Build and run structured hiring: scorecards, calibrated interview loops, interviewer guidance, and consistent decision-making. * Create persona-based sourcing and attraction plans, partnering with Employer Branding when needed. * Run weekly funnel and pipeline reviews, turning data into decisions * Identify systemic bottlenecks and drive improvements that raise hiring quality, speed, and candidate experience. * Bring strong offer and closing partnership: manage trade-offs, expectations, and decision-making to land hires effectively. * Maintain process discipline and ensure hiring practices remain compliant, fair, and consistent across markets. YOU’LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU * Have strong experience owning Sales hiring in a fast-paced environment; you can manage complexity across multiple markets. * Are excellent at influencing senior stakeholders; you can challenge unrealistic or low-value requests constructively, without becoming a blocker. * Have a track record with structured hiring (scorecards, evidence-based assessment, calibrated decision-making). * Use data naturally to run your desk: you’re fluent in funnel metrics, trade-offs, forecasting. * Combine hands-on execution with a system mindset: you improve the machine while running the process. * Communicate with clarity and pace, and you create trust through follow-through and high standards. * Fluency in English and German is a must, an additional European language is a plus (e.g. French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish). 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 €2000 for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses around the world with simple, affordable tools to help them start, run, and grow. More than 4 million merchants across 36 markets trust us as their financial partner — and we’re just getting started. We’re a global team of 3,000+ people from over 90 nationalities, united by curiosity, collaboration, and care. Our core values and culture shape everything we do, fostering inclusion, learning, and belonging. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to building a safe, respectful, and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. 👉 Explore more about our culture on our careers site, or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. 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.

Sumup

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, you’ll work at the heart of our Workday ecosystem. You’ll collaborate closely with People Operations, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure our Workday HCM setup remains scalable, reliable, and intuitive as we grow. Rather than simply maintaining the system, you’ll help shape how our employee lifecycle processes are designed, configured, and continuously improved — ensuring Workday supports both operational excellence and a seamless experience for SumUppers. What you'll do: * Configure and enhance Workday’s Core HCM module to ensure our processes are scalable, consistent, and easy to navigate. * Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into thoughtful system design — improving workflows, automation, and data quality. * Strengthen document generation, validation logic, and reporting structures to reduce manual work and prevent downstream errors. * Provide responsive and empathetic guidance to SumUppers using Workday, helping them feel confident and supported. * Build and maintain reliable reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and supporting informed decision-making. * Contribute to clear documentation, structured change management, and sustainable configuration standards. You’ll thrive in this role if you have: * Hands-on experience with Workday HCM Core (experience with additional modules such as Time Tracking or Compensation is a plus). * A solid understanding of Workday fundamentals such as Staffing, Worker Data, Organizations, Business Processes, and Reporting. * Confidence working with structured datasets to validate configuration changes and ensure reliable outputs. * Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and attention to data accuracy. * The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and translate business needs into scalable system solutions. * A mindset that looks for simplification, standardisation, and continuous improvement. * Advanced English communication skills;  * Intermediate Portuguese; 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 🚀 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 can be used to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🏙 Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, and subsidised office lunches 🌴 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. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse teamOpens in new window of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on 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. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedInOpens in new window, InstagramOpens in new window, and TikTokOpens in new window. 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. 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.

Sumup

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, you’ll work at the heart of our Workday ecosystem. You’ll collaborate closely with People Operations, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure our Workday HCM setup remains scalable, reliable, and intuitive as we grow. Rather than simply maintaining the system, you’ll help shape how our employee lifecycle processes are designed, configured, and continuously improved — ensuring Workday supports both operational excellence and a seamless experience for SumUppers. What you'll do: * Configure and enhance Workday’s Core HCM module to ensure our processes are scalable, consistent, and easy to navigate. * Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into thoughtful system design — improving workflows, automation, and data quality. * Strengthen document generation, validation logic, and reporting structures to reduce manual work and prevent downstream errors. * Provide responsive and empathetic guidance to SumUppers using Workday, helping them feel confident and supported. * Build and maintain reliable reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and supporting informed decision-making. * Contribute to clear documentation, structured change management, and sustainable configuration standards. You’ll thrive in this role if you have: * Hands-on experience with Workday HCM Core (experience with additional modules such as Time Tracking or Compensation is a plus). * A solid understanding of Workday fundamentals such as Staffing, Worker Data, Organizations, Business Processes, and Reporting. * Confidence working with structured datasets to validate configuration changes and ensure reliable outputs. * Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and attention to data accuracy. * The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and translate business needs into scalable system solutions. * A mindset that looks for simplification, standardisation, and continuous improvement. * Advanced English communication skills;  * Intermediate Portuguese; 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 🚀 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 can be used to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🏙 Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, and subsidised office lunches 🌴 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. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse teamOpens in new window of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on 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. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedInOpens in new window, InstagramOpens in new window, and TikTokOpens in new window. 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. 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.