Senior HR Specialist: Verzuim Manager

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

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All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

What this job can offer you

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space by joining our Employee Lifecycle team.

As a critical extension of our clients’ HR teams, we navigate and advise on the intricate paths of global employment with unmatched speed, expertise, and precision. The vision of the Lifecycle team at Remote is not just about maintaining the gold standard in HR practices; it’s about elevating it, integrating cutting-edge technology solutions, and enriching customer experiences in over 80+ countries. On this team, your work directly influences our ability to sustain and extend our compliance coverage, continuously enhance our customer journeys, and significantly increase our operational capacity. You’re not just part of a team; you’re at the forefront of shaping the future of work, ensuring every interaction is fast, intuitive, and profoundly impactful. Dive into a role where your passion for innovation, commitment to excellence, and drive to make a global difference aligns with our mission to empower organizations worldwide to employ anyone, anywhere — compliantly.

As a Sr HR Specialist: Verzuim Manager at Remote, you will play a pivotal role in delivering compliant, efficient, and customer-centric absence management activities while mitigating risks associated with absenteeism and long-term absences. Your responsibilities will encompass identifying, engaging, and managing vendor partnerships, providing expert support to Remote's customers and their employees regarding absence-related inquiries, and spearheading the implementation of policies, processes, and training initiatives related to absence management on a global scale. While the initial focus of this role is Dutch sick leave management, you will have the opportunity to expand your scope and influence across multiple regions.

You will be reporting to Lifecycle Manager: Time & Attendance.

What you bring

• Extensive expertise in Dutch relevant laws and regulations (Gatekeeper Improvement Act, Sickness Benefits Act, WVP, WIA…) and Dutch social security regulations, demonstrating advanced understanding and application.
• Proven track record of positively influencing reintegration processes and driving innovative solutions to facilitate return-to-work initiatives.
• Strong background in independently managing complex leave scenarios with a focus on legal compliance and strategic decision-making, coupled with comprehensive HR advisory experience.
• Exceptional communication skills in both written and verbal English and Dutch, enabling articulate and persuasive communication of complex Time & Attendance concepts to diverse audiences.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with employees, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, with a proven track record of driving impactful change initiatives and strategic projects.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic absenteeism prevention programs and knowledge of income insurances and labor laws related to time tracking, attendance, and leave management is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the principal subject matter expert for internal and external inquiries regarding absence-related matters, with a focus on Dutch sick leave management a