What is the hiring process like at Adyen?

Work life balance is great.

Progression is limited but this is made aware in hiring process

Nice colleagues, nice office, generous benefits

Very few opportunities to develop your career further unless you are based in headquarters or a regional hub. They say they hire the best but then expect them to be happy with stagnation. Hiring and promotions are made without transparency, it’s more important to be friends with management than to be competent at your job. For this reason management is very undiverse and not as competent as you would expect in a company of this scale. I’ve experienced a lot of dishonesty from management, probably for this reason.

- Compensation is okay - Nice events and lunches - There are some great people, but they are getting less and less

- New joiners bringing in a different culture are not mixing well with the Formula - Inadequate middle managers not giving people opportunities, pushing them down due to their own insecurities - Interviewing process was very inconsistent and additional stages/hoops were added

Attractive Compensation Package: The salary and benefits offered were competitive and initially appealing. Comprehensive Recruitment Process: The hiring process included six interview stages, which seemed thorough and professional at the time. Opportunities for Self-Development: There was an expectation to improve technical skills, which encouraged personal growth (despite the eventual issues with unclear guidance).

Misleading Expectations: The recruitment team assured me of adequate time to adapt and grow within the role, but this promise was not upheld. Unclear Feedback: No constructive criticism or performance concerns were communicated before termination, leaving no opportunity to improve. Contradictory and Vague Termination Reasons: Reasons for termination such as “not fitting into the office” and “not enough time spent in the office” contradicted agreed-upon arrangements. Unprofessional Handling of Termination: The decision was made suddenly, without notice, and communicated in an abrupt manner during a one-on-one meeting, causing significant emotional distress. Lack of Communication Post-Termination: Despite sending two follow-up emails requesting clarification, the company ignored my attempts to seek feedback and explanation. Disregard for Employee Stability: Recruiting me from a stable position and terminating my employment after just one month left me in a precarious professional and financial situation, particularly close to the holiday season. Poor Onboarding Support: Instructions from the team lead were contradictory and seemed to serve as a “test,” rather than providing clear expectations and guidance for success. Unfair Treatment of Probation Period: The three-month probation period was cut short without justification, undermining the agreement made during hiring.

Attractive Compensation Package: The salary and benefits offered were competitive and initially appealing. Comprehensive Recruitment Process: The hiring process included six interview stages, which seemed thorough and professional at the time. Opportunities for Self-Development: There was an expectation to improve technical skills, which encouraged personal growth (despite the eventual issues with unclear guidance).

Misleading Expectations: The recruitment team assured me of adequate time to adapt and grow within the role, but this promise was not upheld. Unclear Feedback: No constructive criticism or performance concerns were communicated before termination, leaving no opportunity to improve. Contradictory and Vague Termination Reasons: Reasons for termination such as “not fitting into the office” and “not enough time spent in the office” contradicted agreed-upon arrangements. Unprofessional Handling of Termination: The decision was made suddenly, without notice, and communicated in an abrupt manner during a one-on-one meeting, causing significant emotional distress. Lack of Communication Post-Termination: Despite sending two follow-up emails requesting clarification, the company ignored my attempts to seek feedback and explanation. Disregard for Employee Stability: Recruiting me from a stable position and terminating my employment after just one month left me in a precarious professional and financial situation, particularly close to the holiday season. Poor Onboarding Support: Instructions from the team lead were contradictory and seemed to serve as a “test,” rather than providing clear expectations and guidance for success. Unfair Treatment of Probation Period: The three-month probation period was cut short without justification, undermining the agreement made during hiring.

The office is great, located in a prime spot, and the people are friendly. There are also some fantastic perks, like lunch, snacks, and events. The work environment can be both enjoyable and challenging, depending on your team. The product is excellent and still ahead of the competition, so the business should continue to thrive in the coming years.

Many senior leaders, who have been with the company for years, are leaving. New VPs and Heads are being hired, which can be positive. However, the combination of these factors, along with the significant hiring in the past three years, has unfortunately had a detrimental impact. The culture is changing too rapidly, and leadership seems increasingly lost. Teams are becoming weary of the frequent structural changes.

The office is great, located in a prime spot, and the people are friendly. There are also some fantastic perks, like lunch, snacks, and events. The work environment can be both enjoyable and challenging, depending on your team. The product is excellent and still ahead of the competition, so the business should continue to thrive in the coming years.

Many senior leaders, who have been with the company for years, are leaving. New VPs and Heads are being hired, which can be positive. However, the combination of these factors, along with the significant hiring in the past three years, has unfortunately had a detrimental impact. The culture is changing too rapidly, and leadership seems increasingly lost. Teams are becoming weary of the frequent structural changes.

Colleagues Interesting work Lunch Free fruit, barista coffee

Poor leadership since 2023. People who were promoted to manager from that year had chip on their shoulder and used their new power to rain terror on their teams.

Nice colleagues, nice office, generous benefits

Very few opportunities to develop your career further unless you are based in headquarters or a regional hub. They say they hire the best but then expect them to be happy with stagnation. Hiring and promotions are made without transparency, it’s more important to be friends with management than to be competent at your job. For this reason management is very undiverse and not as competent as you would expect in a company of this scale. I’ve experienced a lot of dishonesty from management, probably for this reason.

None, i can think of.

During my time in the HR department at Adyen, I encountered a situation that highlighted some concerning aspects of the internal culture. A highly qualified and experienced candidate had reached out to me multiple times regarding a relevant job opening. Recognizing the candidate's potential and the close alignment with the role’s requirements, I proactively recommended them to the hiring colleague managing the position. Despite my suggestion and the clear suitability of the candidate, my colleague—who had only two years of experience—dismissed the recommendation. It appeared that the decision was influenced more by internal biases, as the candidate had reached out to multiple team members, rather than being based on merit. This experience reflected a lack of openness to diverse perspectives and a missed opportunity to bring strong talent into the organisation. The HR department operates in its own silo, with little to no oversight or accountability—leading to inconsistent and biased decision-making..