Location: Amsterdam / Hybrid
Team: Human Resources
Type: Full-time

Who We Are

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), we design and manufacture one of the world’s most extensive ranges of hydraulic excavators—from compact one-tonne units to colossal 780-tonne mining machines. Our portfolio also includes wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, and highly specialized equipment for unique applications.
But at HCME, we believe we build more than machines.
We build the future of construction.
As part of the global Hitachi family, we are driven by innovation, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to customer trust and satisfaction. Our Amsterdam headquarters is home to a diverse, forward-thinking team developing next-generation technologies and support services that empower customers across Europe and beyond.

Our Values

• Honesty & Sincerity – The foundation of every interaction.

• Environmental Respect – Protecting the world we help shape.

• Social Responsibility – Valuing people, culture, and community.

• Reliable Leadership – Agreed is agreed. We stand behind our commitments.

 

Your Mission

As an HR Advisor with a strong focus on illness management and employer branding, you play a key role in strengthening both our people strategy and employee experience.
You ensure professional and compliant case management of illness and absenteeism, while actively contributing to a strong employer brand and a healthy, engaged workforce. Your goal: reduce absenteeism, increase sustainable employability, and position HCME as an employer of choice.

What You’ll Be Doing

Illness Management & Case Management

• Act as the central point of contact for all illness and absenteeism cases

• Manage cases from day 1 through reintegration or long-term trajectories

• Ensure full compliance with the Wet verbetering poortwachter

• Coordinate with employees, managers, Arbo services, and company doctors

• Maintain accurate and compliant case administration

Strategic HR Advice

• Advise managers on absenteeism, reintegration, and legal responsibilities

• Act as a sparring partner in complex or sensitive cases

• Strengthen leadership capability through training and guidance on attendance and wellbeing

Illness reduction & Prevention

• Lead and further develop the organizational Illness Reduction Program

• Analyze absenteeism data, identify trends, and translate insights into action

• Initiate and implement prevention strategies and wellbeing initiatives

• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Operations, and HSE

Employer Branding & Employee Experience

• Contribute to strengthening HCME’s employer brand internally and externally

• Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention

• Help shape a positive employee journey, from onboarding to sustainable employability

• Act as ambassador for a healthy, inclusive, and high-performance culture

Frequent Absence & Compliance

• Monitor and proactively address frequent absence patterns

• Support managers in conducting effective absence conversations

• Ensure compliance with policies, privacy regulations, and documentation standards

• Provide insights and reporting to support decision-making

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain dashboards and provide actionable HR insights

• Support audits and ensure data confidentiality

• Continuously improve processes and policies related to absenteeism and wellbeing

 

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in a similar HR advisory role, preferably with a focus on absenteeism

• Strong knowledge of Dutch labour law and absenteeism regulations

• Experience with data-driven HR and continuous improvement

• A proactive, hands-on mindset combined with strong stakeholder management skills

• Fluency in Dutch and English

 

What We Offer

• A competitive annual gross salary between €52,000 and €77,000 (including holiday allowance & guaranteed bonus based on experience)

• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days

• Metalektro CLA

• Excellent pension scheme with high employer contribution

• Hybrid working and flexible hours

• €1,500 home office setup budget

• Collective accident insurance

• International learning & development opportunities

• Career growth within a global organization

 

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now and take the next step in your HR career.
At HCME, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace—everyone is welcome.