Absence Management Specialist

Sire Search; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sire Search is seeking an Absence Management Specialist to guide employees through absence and reintegration from first day of absence to return to work, in line with Wet Verbetering Poortwachter.

You will coordinate with employees, managers and site leadership, translate occupational health advice into practical actions, and support absence prevention and related projects across manufacturing and office locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / HBO level required or equivalent professional experience.
• Certified Registered Case Manager (e.g., CROV, RCCM, or RCMC) is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in absence management and reintegration.
• Strong knowledge of Wet Verbetering Poortwachter (Gatekeeper Improvement Act).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Accurate, pragmatic, and structured approach.
• Experience working within a large or international organisation.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Manage absence cases from first day of absence through reintegration and return to work.
• Ensure compliance with Wet Verbetering Poortwachter and internal procedures.
• Act as central contact for employees, managers and site leadership on absence matters.
• Conduct regular absence and reintegration discussions.
• Translate occupational health advice into practical actions.
• Support employees and managers throughout the absence process.
• Coordinate applications related to WIA and IVA benefits.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and timely follow-up.
• Provide input on absence management and prevention.
• Contribute to improvement projects related to wellbeing and absence processes.

Skills

Absence management

Communication skills

Dutch and English proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree / HBO level

Job description

The company

A leading international organisation with a large and diverse workforce across manufacturing and office environments. The organisation is committed to employee wellbeing, sustainable employability, and effective absence and reintegration management.

Role Description

As an Absence Management Specialist, you guide employees through the full absence and reintegration process, from the first day of absence through return to work, in accordance with the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter (Gatekeeper Improvement Act).

You act as a central point of contact for employees, managers, and site leadership regarding absence and reintegration. You translate occupational health advice into practical actions and provide professional guidance throughout the absence process.

You will work as part of a dedicated Case Management team supporting employees across both manufacturing sites and office locations. Alongside case management, you will contribute to absence prevention, process improvements, and organisational projects.

Responsibilities

• - Manage absence cases from the first day of absence through reintegration and return to work.
• - Ensure compliance with the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter and internal absence-management procedures.
• - Act as a central contact for employees, managers, and site leadership regarding absence-related matters.
• - Conduct regular absence and reintegration discussions.
• - Translate company/occupational physician advice into clear and practical actions.
• - Support employees and managers throughout the complete absence process.
• - Guide and coordinate applications related to WIA and IVA benefits.
• - Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure timely follow-up.
• - Provide professional input on absence management and prevention.
• - Contribute to improvement projects and initiatives related to employee wellbeing and absence processes.

Requirement

• - Bachelor’s degree / HBO level education or equivalent professional experience.
• - Certified Registered Case Manager, such as CROV, RCCM, or RCMC.
• - Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in absence management and reintegration.
• - Strong knowledge and practical experience with the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
• - Accurate, pragmatic, and structured approach.
• - Experience working within a large or international organisation.
• - Able to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility.
• - Strong planning and organisational skills.
• - Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.