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.

To ensure a future with the best and most diverse talent for Adyen, we’re hiring a Recruitment Leader to drive Tech hiring in the APAC region. In this role you will be responsible for designing and delivering the talent acquisition strategy to scale our new Tech & Operations hub in Bengaluru, alongside the BLR Site Lead and APAC HR team. As part of the Global Recruitment Leadership Team, you will also drive the overall APAC Recruiting strategy in collaboration with your Business Recruiting counterpart. You will build and lead a team of Tech recruiters onsite in Bengaluru, as well as remotely manage team members across other APAC countries.

At Adyen we believe in giving you the opportunity to implement ideas, learn and place your career in your hands. You can approach work in a way you never thought possible, influence and make a lasting impact for our merchants. There’s a level of open-mindedness and fast implementation that you won’t experience anywhere else. It's this dynamic, inclusive work environment that helps everyone make good choices, and means we can take Adyen to a whole new level.

This role is based out of our Bengaluru office. We have a hybrid workplace and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive APAC recruitment strategy, tailored to meet evolving business needs
• Establish a strong foundation for the India site through key leadership hires
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing local Tech Recruitment team, fostering collaboration and growth
• Cultivate strong, transparent relationships with global leadership teams, ensuring alignment with company goals
• Ensure hiring standards are met with a focus on quality, adhering to company values and culture
• Drive global and local initiatives on DEI, rewards, employer branding, and candidate experience to continuously enhance the recruitment function

Who you are

• 8+ years of experience in Tech Recruitment, including 4+ years of formal people leadership
• Expertise in full-cycle recruitment, with in-depth knowledge of the Bangalore tech talent pool; Fintech experience is a strong plus
• Experience conceptualizing and delivering upon a Tech Hub strategy, as well as leading hiring for APAC countries outside of India 
• Proven success in building recruitment functions from scratch, with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a recruitment team, driving high performance and engagement
• Experience using data and metrics to track recruitment performance, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders
• Strong self-starter with a strategic mindset; able to create structure, set priorities, and drive initiatives independently

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