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    HR Specialist Employer Advice on Absence

    Haystack People
    Utrecht Fulltime €4.000 - €5.500 per maand (o.b.v. 40u) 2026-05-28

    About Haystack People

    Haystack People is the HR partner for ambitious scale-ups and tech companies. We believe that the right people make all the difference, and we are dedicated to helping our clients find, develop, and retain top talent. We are a young and enthusiastic team with a passion for HR and technology. Personal development and job satisfaction are paramount for us.

    About the Position

    Introduction

    Are you ready to ensure employers receive the right support for absence management and find satisfaction in advising them on HR-related issues? We are looking for an HR Specialist to provide expert employer advice on absence. You will be the primary point of contact for employers regarding absence guidance and the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter (Gatekeeper Improvement Act).

    Responsibilities

    • Provide proactive and reactive advice on absence guidance and the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter.
    • Set up and implement HR policies and absence management strategies for employers.
    • Support management and HR managers with various HR-related questions.
    • Maintain contact with company doctors, insurers, and other relevant authorities.
    • Work independently and in a structured manner, scheduling your own appointments and reporting to management.

    Requirements

    • Minimum HBO (higher professional education) work and thinking level, preferably in HRM, Law, or Psychology.
    • Extensive experience in absence guidance and the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter.
    • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., Arbowet, AVG).
    • Experience in setting up and implementing HR policy and absence management.
    • Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
    • Excellent listening and analytical skills.
    • A strong conversational partner for employers at various levels.
    • Ability to communicate directly and honestly.
    • Dutch language skills preferred (working knowledge required for this role based in the Netherlands).

    Nice to Have

    • Experience within the industry or with the target group (e.g., scale-ups, tech companies).

    Benefits

    • Salary indication of €4,000 - €5,500 gross per month based on 40 hours.
    • 25 vacation days based on 40 hours.
    • Company laptop and phone.
    • Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid work.
    • A good pension scheme.
    • Travel allowance.
    • An annual training budget.
    • Career growth opportunities.
    • Enjoyable social gatherings and company outings.

    About Company

    Haystack People is the HR partner for ambitious scale-ups and tech companies. We believe that the right people make all the difference, and we are dedicated to helping our clients find, develop, and retain top talent. We are a young and enthusiastic team with a passion for HR and technology. Personal development and job satisfaction are paramount for us. Are you ready to contribute to the growth of our employers?

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    Location

    Utrecht

    Type

    Fulltime

    Keywords

    HR
    Human Resources
    Absence Management
    Wet Verbetering Poortwachter
    HR Policy
    Workgatekeeper Act
    HRM
    Scale-ups
    Tech
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    HR Specialist Employer Advice on Absence

    Haystack People