Regional People Ops & Payroll Lead – Northern Europe

Regional People Ops & Payroll Lead – Northern Europe responsible for shaping how a team of eight operates across Germany, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium, bringing structure, automation, and clear ownership to a function that’s built to scale.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in multi-country People Ops, with Germany as a core market and exposure to the UK, Ireland, or the Netherlands
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and HR compliance requirements, with the ability to navigate complex legal scenarios confidently across the employee lifecycle
• A solid understanding of payroll processes across EU markets, with UK employment law knowledge considered a strong plus
• A clear track record of delivering process improvements and automation initiatives, with concrete examples of efficiency gains and time saved
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered or no-code tools such as Make or n8n, alongside advanced Excel skills and a data-driven approach to decision making
• Comfort leading through change and ambiguity, with the stakeholder management skills to build trust while restructuring how a team operates

Benefits

• Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme
• A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development
• 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, 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