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Senior Compensation Business Partner - EMEA

Adyen London Full-time Human Resources Posted Jun 8, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Adyen

Payments Tech · Amsterdam

3.8
Employee Rating
4.1
Work-Life Balance
210
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Smart, humble colleagues with high standards and a market-leading payments product
  • Good work-life balance with trust-based culture, free lunch, and international team trips

What could be better

  • Below-market compensation (~20% less than peers) with poor stock options
  • Middle management quality issues as company scaled — inexperienced managers and internal politics
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About the Role

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Senior Compensation Business Partner

Adyen is seeking a Senior Compensation Business Partner who is excited to join the Global People team to contribute to the growth and scale of the company. Our ideal candidate thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, is highly data-driven, analytical, takes ownership, works collaboratively and is not afraid to roll-up-their-sleeves to get work done. This role will be located in Amsterdam.

This role will partner closely with HR, Recruiting, and Business Leadership to develop and implement compensation strategies, policies, and programs that attract and retain top talent. The successful candidate will provide strategic insights into our compensation design and structure, support global hiring efforts, and ensure our compensation practices remain equitable and competitive for our teams in the EMEA Region.

What you will do

Who you are

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam or London office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Adyen?
Adyen has a work-life balance score of 4.1/5 based on employee reviews. This is above average, suggesting the company genuinely respects work-life boundaries.
What is Adyen’s culture like?
Adyen is characterized by these culture values: eng-driven, ship-fast, wlb, product-impact, learning. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.8/5. Smart, humble colleagues with high standards and a market-leading payments product
How many open roles does Adyen have?
Adyen currently has 210 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in London. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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