Interim HR Business Partner – Absenteeism, Vitality & Performance

A people-oriented, firm conversational style: you listen, probe further, and provide pushback where necessary. Additionally:

• A completed HBO or WO degree, preferably in HRM, Business Administration, or a similar field.

• At least 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Advisor, or in a similar role.

• Extensive experience with absenteeism guidance and case management and knowledge of the Wet verbetering poortwachter (Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits (Restrictions) Act).

• You have an analytical eye and a sense for HR processes and data. You enjoy working with Excel, know how to interpret data correctly, recognize patterns, and translate these into concrete insights and actions.

• A practical and proactive working style

• Experience with AFAS is a plus;

• A good command of the Dutch and English languages.

You are the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding absenteeism, vitality, and development. You combine a sharp analytical eye with a personal approach.

You are close to the business, are an expert in absenteeism, and have an eye for vitality, performance, and development. For a replacement during maternity leave, we are looking for a pragmatic and analytical Interim HR Business Partner who supports managers and employees in daily HR practice.

Absenteeism and case management; You guide files, monitor the process, and advise managers. You have contact with employees and work together with the company doctor and other involved parties.

Additionally, you support managers in vitality, performance, and development. In this, you partner with the manager and regularly join conversations with employees. From an HR perspective, you contribute your own expertise and perspective, ask the right questions, and help to reach clear agreements and next steps. Where necessary, you support or coach managers in their conducting of conversations.

• Guiding absenteeism files and monitoring the absenteeism process;

• Advising and supporting managers with daily HR issues;

• Conducting conversations with managers about performance, development, vitality, and employability;

• Contributing HR expertise and an independent perspective to employee issues;

• Supporting and coaching managers in their conducting of conversations, where that helps;

• Analyzing HR and absenteeism data and contributing to strong HR processes;

• Contributing to the Social Annual Report 2026, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting HR data.

You will be given the space to share your expertise with colleagues and work closely with our senior HR Business Partner. Additionally:

This is an interim assignment for 28-36 hours per week in the period from beginning/mid-November to mid-April. Preferably at least on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Depending on progress and results, the assignment may possibly be extended.