Absence & Sickness Management Specialist

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Absenteeism Specialist based in Rotterdam to support sickness absence processes, long-term illness administration, and social security compliance. You will work with managers, People Partners, occupational health providers, payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure a smooth employee experience.

You will manage records, guide managers on reporting absence, and coordinate with external partners to monitor cases and reintegration.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of Dutch social security system as it relates to absenteeism.
• Experience in absenteeism management is preferred.
• Dutch and English language skills in word and writing are a must.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Hands-on team player who can adapt in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain absenteeism records in We-Care, Workday, UWV and other relevant systems.
• Support managers with absence-related administration and guidance on reporting sickness and recovery.
• Collaborate with People Partners and external absenteeism vendor on sickness cases.
• Monitor long-term sickness and ensure timely registrations with authorities and insurers.
• Coordinate communications and follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly and periodic absence reports with confidential data handling.

Skills

Dutch & English (written)

Absenteeism management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

We-Care

Workday

UWV

Job description

Maersk is seeking an Absenteeism Specialist based in Rotterdam to support sickness absence processes, long-term illness administration, and social security compliance. You will work with managers, People Partners, occupational health providers, payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure a smooth employee experience.

You will manage records, guide managers on reporting absence, and coordinate with external partners to monitor cases and reintegration.