The Brink's Company (NYSE) is a global leader in secure logistics, cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. For more than 160 years, Brink's has been synonymous with trust, security, and operational excellence. Today, Brink's serves customers in over 100 countries, supporting critical financial and commercial operations worldwide.
We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.
We're seeking an experienced Payroll Market Unit Lead to join our Global Shared Services organisation.
In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing payroll delivery across multiple European countries, ensuring payroll operations are accurate, compliant, and aligned with both local requirements and global standards.
Acting as the key interface between local payroll teams, HR, Finance, Global Shared Services and external payroll providers, you will play a central role in ensuring operational excellence while driving standardisation, compliance and continuous improvement across the payroll function.
You will lead a team of 4-6 payroll professionals and be responsible for payroll operations across Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Baltics and the Czech Republic.
This is an ideal opportunity for a payroll leader who combines strong operational expertise with a calm, pragmatic approach and enjoys working in a dynamic international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Country Payroll Leadership
Own end-to-end payroll delivery across the Market Unit, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
Oversee payroll operations across Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Baltics and the Czech Republic
Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters, corrections and employee enquiries
Coordinate payroll calendars, cut-offs and dependencies with HR, Finance and payroll providers
Ensure alignment between local payroll execution and global payroll standards
Payroll Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with local labour laws, tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements
Oversee payroll audits, controls and documentation
Partner with HR, Finance and Legal teams on regulatory changes and risk mitigation
Ensure accurate application of pay elements, benefits, deductions and statutory payments
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach and develop a team of 4-6 payroll professionals
Ensure appropriate capacity planning, succession coverage and operational resilience
Drive standardisation of payroll processes, controls and documentation
Foster a strong service-oriented culture and payroll expertise within the team
Shared Services & Vendor Management
Act as the primary liaison between the Market Unit, Global Shared Services and payroll providers
Monitor SLAs, KPIs, service quality and issue resolution effectiveness
Support payroll system changes, upgrades and process improvements
Provide structured feedback and local market expertise to global teams
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation and risk reduction
Support implementation of new payroll tools, controls and digital solutions
Drive a consistent employee payroll experience across locations
Contribute to payroll transformation and operational excellence initiatives
What We Are Looking For
7-10 years of payroll experience within complex multi-country environments
Proven experience managing payroll operations across multiple European countries
Strong expertise in Dutch payroll legislation, processes and compliance requirements
Experience working within a Shared Services, Global Business Services or HR Operations environment
Previous leadership experience within payroll operations, including team management and development
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, controls and statutory requirements
Experience managing payroll vendors and service delivery relationships
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across HR, Finance and operational teams
Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)
Additional Requirements
Flexibility to support payroll operations across multiple countries and time zones
Willingness to support audits, payroll deadlines and critical payroll cycles
Ability to operate effectively within a complex international organisation
Calm, pragmatic and hands-on approach to leadership and problem solving
