Payroll Controller

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.

Payroll Controller

We are looking for a hands-on and fast-learning Payroll Controller to join our dynamic Payroll team within the Finance function to accelerate Adyen's growth and fully realize our 2025 strategy, which focuses on cultivating a data-driven people culture. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise and proactive mindset to meet the growing demands of our expanding global presence. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll for our most valuable asset – our people!

As a Payroll Controller, you will be instrumental in coordinating payroll for a portfolio of our 20+ entities globally, working closely with our external payroll providers. You'll report directly to the Global Payroll Team Lead, operating from our Amsterdam office .

At Adyen, our people are our greatest asset. Our unique company culture attracts the smartest individuals who thrive on taking initiative and ownership, contributing directly to our rapid growth. We believe in empowering our team members, providing the freedom, opportunity, and ownership necessary for them to reach their utmost potential.

What you'll do

Automation and Scale

• Be the champion for Payroll automation, data, and scale. 
• Advance organizational effectiveness and solve challenges by tapping into your Payroll expertise. 
• Support and scale ongoing team projects by working closely with external vendors, and every part of the Finance and HR Team.

Payroll Operations, Data and Compliance

• Partner externally and internally to manage Payroll compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance teams to provide commentary on the journals and reconciliation (for assigned regions).
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring all payroll processes and documentation are robust and compliant
• Provide standard and ad-hoc payroll reports to various internal departments such as HR, Finance, Accounting, Tax and Equity.
• Research and monitor evolving payroll legislation and tax requirements across relevant global jurisdictions, proactively implementing necessary changes

Who you are

• You have proven experience (3+ years) in payroll processing (in-house / outsourced model) 
• You're a proactive go-getter who isn't afraid to think outside the box, constantly seeking ways to improve and automate processes while taking ownership and tackling new challenges
• You have a natural curiosity that allows you to tackle difficult questions with enthusiasm
• You have a global mindset, and are able to work across time zones and cultures
• You are highly execution-driven- you apply your strategic perspective, connect the dots but also roll up your sleeves and translate ideas into action tomorrow
• You are a strong team player and enjoy driving success collaboratively with others
• Experience processing equity transactions, including RSU and ESPP is preferred, but not required

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 10 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 office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.