Manager, Global Compensation Operations & Governance

brinks; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brink's in Texas is seeking a Manager, Global Rewards Operations & Governance to lead the governance, administration, and execution of global compensation processes across annual cycles, incentive administration, and reporting.

You will partner with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and Shared Services to ensure data integrity, apply policy, and deliver dashboards. The role requires 7–10 years of related experience, strong governance, and familiarity with Workday and Kronos.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in compensation, HR operations, or rewards program management.
• Strong project management and governance background.
• Experience with Workday Compensation preferred.
• Global compensation experience preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen.

Responsibilities

• Own global annual compensation review calendar and execution.
• Coordinate bonus administration and accrual activities.
• Lead data governance and Workday/Kronos integrations.
• Deliver compensation dashboards and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Payroll, and Shared Services.

Skills

Global compensation

Governance

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Workday Compensation

Kronos

Job description

Brinks Texas License #C00550

About Brink's:

The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

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.

Job Description

The Manager, Global Rewards Operations & Governance is responsible for the governance, administration, and execution of global compensation processes. This role ensures operational excellence across annual compensation review cycles, incentive administration, compensation reporting, governance controls, and partnerships with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and Shared Services.

Key Responsibilities

Program Governance

• Own the global annual compensation review calendar and operational execution.
• Manage governance controls, approvals, and exception processes.
• Maintain compensation policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Develop and monitor process KPIs.

Incentive Administration

• Coordinate glob al annual and quarterly bonus administration processes.
• Manage bonus accrual and reconciliation activities with Finance.
• Partner with Finance on forecasting and budgeting requirements.

Systems & Data Management

• Serve as the business lead for compensation functionality in Workday and related system dependencies ( e.g. K ronos ) .
• Partner with HRIS on global configuration requirements and testing.
• Ensure data integrity and governance standards.
• Lea d the Compe nsation serv ices / ti cket admin istratio n in Ser viceNo w .
• Oversee vendor relationships supporting compensation administration.

Analytics & Reporting

• Deliver compensation dashboards and management reporting.
• Support executive compensation reporting requirements.
• Produce workforce cost analyses and compensation insights.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as primary liaison between Compensation, Payroll, Finance, HR Operations, and Shared Services.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure global consistency while accommodating local requirements.

Experience

• 7-10 years compensation, HR operations, or rewards program management experience.
• Strong project management and governance background.
• Experience with Workday Compensation preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Global compensation experience preferred.

  Brink's is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or history or any other characteristic protected by law. Brink's is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.