Global Benefits Specialist in Belfast

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

About the Position

The Global Benefits Specialist role will support the delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of benefit programmes across multiple countries. Ideally based in Northern Ireland and reporting to the US-based Global Total Rewards team, this role will connect global priorities with local execution across a multi-segment organization and work closely with HR, Payroll, and Finance partners. We are looking for an astute, motivated professional who possesses previous experience of managing company-wide rewards programs with evidence of increased engagement.

Why Join us!

We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values: Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm. Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued. We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way. We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential. Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations. We offer competitive salaries, Team Member bonus, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, LinkedIn Learning, on-site free parking, perks card, etc.

Key Characteristics

• Team player willing to work with a variety of managers across the businesses
• Willingness to learn and take on varied projects and responsibilities
• Work closely with our Global HR managers while collaborating with the US-based Total Rewards team

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all service providers within the UK and multiple countries, Group Risk, Healthcare, recognition programs and all other benefit plans.
• Partner with Global Broker of record for administration of all benefit plans, working with providers to interpret market drivers/changes which will impact existing benefits.
• Lead the pension auto enrolment to ensure maximum employee engagement.
• Work with UK Payroll leads and Global Business Services providing accurate and timely data for the administration of taxable benefits.
• Support local HR in the integration of new businesses; support efforts to harmonize packages for new hires and manage legacy arrangements.
• Support HR Business Partners providing specialist advice in respect of Total Reward Packages.
• Support the Global Benefits as needed.
• Undertake specialist projects arising within the organization.

Required Education & Experience

• Business related Degree or proven track record in the profession
• Knowledge of Pensions including Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Salary Sacrifice
• Experience of administering and providing advice on a range of employee benefits: Pension, Auto-enrolment, Group Income Protection, Life Assurance, Salary Sacrifice schemes, leave of absence.
• Experience in implementing new programs and policies across multiple businesses.
• Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of the legislation associated with the administration of benefits, to include employment taxes.
• Previous experience with project management

Skills & Competencies

• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with teams across many disciplines with strong negotiation skills.
• Flexible to new ideas and ways of accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to use initiative, self-motivated and action orientated.
• Strong problem solving and resolution abilities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Highly organised.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills and attitude.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity with high degree of transparency and trust.
• Must be a team player able to demonstrate strong customer focus with the energy, drive and commitment to successfully work through all issues and objectives related to this role and that of the overall team.

All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the above criteria for the position applied for. The company reserves the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required. The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.