Absence & Attendance Management Specialist

Maersk; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Rotterdam is looking for an Absenteeism Specialist to join our People Operations team. You will be the expert supporting sickness absence processes, long-term illness administration, and stakeholder coordination to ensure a smooth employee experience.

You will work closely with managers, People Partners, occupational health providers, payroll, finance, and external vendors to maintain accurate records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of Dutch social security in relation to absenteeism.
• Experience in absenteeism management preferred.
• Dutch and English language skills in word and writing are a must.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage absenteeism records in We-Care, Workday, UWV and other relevant systems.
• Support managers with absence-related administration and provide guidance on reporting sickness and recovery.
• Monitor long-term sickness cases and ensure timely registrations with external authorities and insurers.
• Coordinate absenteeism-related communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly and periodic absence reports with confidential data handling.
• Process occupational health and intervention requests and follow-up administratively.
• Manage correspondence with UWV, Nationale Nederlanden and other external partners.
• Coordinate employee allowance and benefit adjustments during long-term absence and reintegration.

Skills

Absenteeism management

Dutch social security knowledge

Dutch language

English language

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Maersk in Rotterdam is looking for an Absenteeism Specialist to join our People Operations team. You will be the expert supporting sickness absence processes, long-term illness administration, and stakeholder coordination to ensure a smooth employee experience.

You will work closely with managers, People Partners, occupational health providers, payroll, finance, and external vendors to maintain accurate records and timely reporting.