Global Benefits Specialist

Location: Barcelona, office-first

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Team description

SumUp's Global Benefits & Mobility team looks after the health, retirement and wellbeing programmes that support thousands of SumUppers across dozens of markets, and right now that team is stretched thin, with most of its capacity focused on global mobility rather than benefits. This role exists to close that gap: taking ownership of benefits portfolio management and delivery globally, with an initial emphasis on Spain, where the team's rapid growth from 100 to 500 employees has outpaced its benefits offering, creating a genuine build-from-scratch opportunity. It's a rare chance to build benefits processes and communications from the ground up rather than inherit an established system, working closely with People Operations, Payroll and external partners to shape how SumUp looks after its people.

What you'll do

Lead the design and rollout of new benefits programmes globally, with an initial emphasis on Spain and southern Europe, including the transition to a global insurance broker and pension arrangement

Map end-to-end processes for core benefits like health insurance and parental leave to spot gaps and inefficiencies

Work with local People Operations partners on benefits renewals, benchmarking and vendor negotiations, sharing ownership of outcomes that affect their teams

Partner with People Operations and Payroll in each country to keep benefits administration accurate and transparent

Improve how benefits are communicated to candidates, SumUppers and leadership, including exploring an AI assistant for common policy questions

You'll be great for this role if…

Experience managing employee benefits programmes such as health insurance, pension schemes or paid leave

Familiarity with the Spanish benefits and insurance market, with experience in Italy or France considered a strong advantage

Ability to interpret and adapt to new market regulations, even without prior multi-country benefits setup experience

Comfort working closely with People Operations, Payroll and external vendors to solve practical, cross-team problems

Fluency in Spanish and English, with clear written and verbal communication skills

Why you should join SumUp

🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Barcelona 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 advance your career through further education

🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 23 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

🥗 Subsidised restaurant tickets (Edenred) 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 38 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 team 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 LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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