Site HR Lead; Maternity Cover

Site HR Lead (Maternity Cover) | Ballymoney

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Join our team at Terex and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a collaborative and experienced Site HR Lead to oversee the HR function at our Ballymoney facility.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We’re dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We’re committed to excellence in everything we do, and we’re seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

As a Site HR Lead at Terex, based in Ballymoney, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive, high-performing, and inclusive work environment by delivering effective HR solutions aligned with our business goals and values.

You will partner closely with site leadership and team members across all levels, ensuring HR practices enhance team engagement, drive performance, and support continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a HR professional looking to step into a leadership position that combines strategic influence with operational impact.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the HR function at the site.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with site leaders, managers, and team members to support people-focused decision-making.
• Lead on all employee relations matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Drive inclusive talent acquisition and onboarding processes that support diversity and equity in hiring.
• Champion employee engagement and development initiatives that foster a positive and collaborative culture.
• Partner with leaders to support performance development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Guide the implementation of HR policies, ensuring they are inclusive, current, and clearly communicated.
• Lead site-level HR reporting, analysis, and planning, providing insight to inform decisions.
• Support organisational change by contributing to and delivering people-related transformation projects.
• Oversee site payroll administration and collaborate on budgeting and resource planning.

• A degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• CIPD membership (or working towards), or equivalent professional qualification. Significant HR generalist experience, including experience in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland employment law and best practice people management.
• Experience working in partnership with leaders to deliver positive people outcomes.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement in all aspects of HR.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work with flexibility and integrity in a fast-paced setting.

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

To apply for this role and view all available positions within Terex, please visit our careers page:
Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.