Manager, Rewards (Compensation & Benefits) - Americas

Adyen; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen is seeking a Manager, Rewards located in San Francisco, CA, to lead compensation strategies for the Americas Region. You will collaborate closely with HR and business leaders to develop and implement compensation and benefits programs that attract top talent.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in compensation, be a strong analytical thinker, and have excellent communication skills. You will be expected to manage a high-performing team while contributing to strategic program design.

This role offers an annual base salary range of $250,000 - $320,000 plus RSUs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in compensation.
• Comfort with large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate compensation & benefits design.
• Support HR and business leadership teams.
• Develop competitive new hire offer packages.

Skills

Compensation and/or people analytics

Analytical thinking

Data management

Communication skills

Job description

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.

Manager, Rewards (Americas Region)

Adyen is seeking a Manager, Rewards for the Americas Region (Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the United States) 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 San Francisco, CA and report to the VP, Global Rewards.

This role will impact Adyen as a player coach, leading a team of compensation & benefits experts, and partner closely with HR, Recruiting, and Business Leadership teams to develop and implement compensation & benefits strategies, policies, and programs that attract and retain top talent with a focus on compensation. The successful candidate will provide strategic insights into our rewards design and structure, support global hiring efforts, and ensure our offerings remain equitable and competitive for our teams in the Americas Region.

What you will do

• Work with key partners to implement strategic decisions, facilitate compensation & benefits design and inform key decisions for teams across the region.
• Provide comprehensive support to HR and business leadership teams, including program design, administration, reporting, planning, budgeting, and specific analyses.
• Co-create the year-end compensation process across multiple business areas from start to finish with peers on the Rewards team.
• Support market compensation & benefits survey and benchmarking processes, analyze results, and use findings to drive innovation in compensation plans.
• Partner with the Recruiting team and Hiring Leaders to develop competitive new hire offer packages and manage related data.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders on project delivery, managing multiple work streams and competing priorities.
• Contribute to the implementation and communication of compensation & benefits programs.
• Work with large amounts of data and build mechanisms to streamline processes and balance risks.

Who you are

• Minimum 7 years of experience in compensation and/or people analytics, preferred.
• A builder - you embrace the science and art of compensation and apply both to creating something unique that is truly Adyen.
• A player coach who develops and guides a high‑performing team while successfully balancing strategic program design with hands‑on execution.
• An analytical thinker with high data literacy and ability to transform data into actionable guidance that supports the Adyen business.
• Someone with knowledge of compensation & benefits principles, market trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices - you are comfortable looking around the corner at what is next.
• An energetic, self‑starter with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a complex and fast‑paced environment.
• Someone with experience and comfort working with large, complex data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented professional with a proven track record of handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Technology industry compensation experience required, Financial Technology experience preferred.

The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000 - $320,000 in San Francisco, plus RSUs.

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!

San Francisco

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This role is based out of our San Francisco office. We are an office‑first company and value in‑person collaboration; we do not offer remote‑only roles.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.