The role is based out of Rotterdam in the Netherlands with the possibility of working part-time.

At Maersk we have a vision that’s larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. We count on our people to make it happen.
That is why we are building a new global HR service enabled by new technology: to make sure we deliver great experience to our people, so they can deliver great experience to our customers.
The HR organization of the Future will work across brands, geographies, and cultures to support one global Maersk. By joining our regional team for Europe / Africa early on, you have a unique opportunity to influence the vision and delivery of the People Partnering Organization.

What we offer
The People Partnering hub is a truly international HR support center where you will work alongside, learn from and build lasting relationships with colleagues from all over the world. Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures and locations.
You will have a unique opportunity to stretch your capabilities by learning from, sparring with, and building lasting relationships with diverse and professional colleagues all over the world.
In this role you will act as first point of contact for employees and take ownership of managing each HR related query to conclusion with dedicated focus on Absenteeism.

Key responsibilities
You will join the People Advisory team in the Netherlands. Your role as a People Advisor with Absenteeism specialty will be to solve the HR-related queries, with primary focus on Absenteeism, of our employees and managers and make sure their interaction with HR results in a great experience. The primary focus is on absenteeism, if capacity allows for it, the topics under other people advisor activities can be part of the role as well.

As our Absenteeism Specialist:

• You are the dedicated point of contact for managers and HR for questions about absenteeism or expected absenteeism.
• Regularly check the status of the reintegration files and we-care data quality and, if necessary, contact the manager for follow-up actions.
• Ensure timely follow-up of the mandatory Wv P documents and have regular contact with HR about the follow-up of (long-term) absence files.
• Guide both manager and employee in following up the advice of the company doctor, (occupational health nurse), employment expert and, if necessary, in deploying track 2.
• Draw up concept Wv P documents and sends them to managers so that they can finalize the documents with the employee.
• Support with for instance WIA applications.
• Maintain portals like UWV/insurances/”Eigen risico drager”

Other People Advisor activities:

• Ensure adherence to HR procedures, practices, directives, systems and regulations applicable to the Netherlands
• Support training & change management activities, for our employees
• Provide general HR support to employees around the employee life cycle and provide guidance on HR knowledge content, such as global & local HR policies, How-To, etc.
• Prepare and handle HR documentation
• Coordinate and administer onboarding and offboarding processes

Who we are looking for
You are customer-oriented and passionate about employee experience! You have high energy and drive and efficiently manage resolution of every employee query, in particular in the field of Absenteeism. We consider both part time and full time candidates.
As for the skillset and experience, we are looking for:

• HBO working & thinking level;
• Up-to-date knowledge of Dutch social security, such as Wv P, Sickness Act, WIA, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.
• Experience in absenteeism management
• Dutch and English language skills in word and writing is a must
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, ability to manage conflict, and attention to detail
• Previous experience with declarations towards government / official authorities with understanding of employer liabilities
• Hands-on team player with a people-oriented attitude who is able to work in a fast-changing environment

You have been reading so far, we’re glad to see you are interested. If you could see yourself in this role and are keen to be part of the journey to establish a world-class People Advisory function at Maersk, we look forward to hearing from you!
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