Absenteeism Case Manager

A glimpse into the world of this role

As a case manager, you will report directly to the Health & Safety Team Manager within the HR department. The Health & Safety team consists of 1 team manager, 4 case managers, 2 junior case managers, 2 support staff members, and 2 occupational health and safety advisors.

Your responsibility is to oversee the sick leave process. You are responsible for ensuring that all steps required under the Gatekeeper Improvement Act are taken and that case files are substantively sound, timely, and complete. You discuss reintegration options with managers and, in specific cases, participate in meetings between the manager and the employee. You capitalize on reintegration opportunities and ensure that a return to work (partial or full) is initiated in a concrete and timely manner.

Managers, the occupational health and safety service, the UWV, and internal departments know where to turn to you for questions regarding absenteeism. You also serve as a sounding board for managers. You help them maintain ownership of absenteeism management and support them in becoming more proficient in this area. When necessary, you involve colleagues in HR and Health & Safety.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to develop tools to improve absenteeism management. You will analyze absenteeism figures, identify trends, and use this information to formulate recommendations for prevention and sustainable employability.

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You bring a variety of skills to the table and do more than just go through the motions. You truly take the lead in managing the absence management process and ensure that case files are of high quality, thereby preventing risks associated with the UWV (such as wage penalties). You are an independent go-getter who can handle resistance and knows how to motivate employees and managers. You are a strong sparring partner for managers and communicate easily at various levels within the organization.

In addition, you must have a college-level education and possess a CROV / Absenteeism Management certification (or a demonstrably equivalent qualification); this is a strict requirement. You have experience in a similar role and possess extensive knowledge of social legislation, such as the Gatekeeper Improvement Act, as well as labor laws related to absenteeism and disability.

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In addition to the fact that you’ll be working for the largest (but above all, the most enjoyable) social enterprise in the greater Amsterdam area, Pantar offers excellent benefits, such as:

• Salary: Salary in accordance with PGA pay scale 9 (up to €5,003 gross for a 36-hour workweek). An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05% that you can use as you see fit. Health insurance allowance and a group discount on supplemental insurance with Zilveren Kruis and Centraal Beheer Achmea. Work-from-home allowance in accordance with the PGA;
• Hours: You are available for 28–36 hours per week;
• Work environment: An informal work environment where collaboration is key;
• Work location: You will be based in Diemen and will regularly be present in the operating room; you will also work at other locations (including Amsterdam) as needed. Hybrid work is possible to a limited extent in this role;
• Leave: Do you work full-time? If so, you’re entitled to 144 statutory leave hours and 57.6 additional leave hours per year. You can also purchase additional leave through the IKB. This helps you maintain a better work-life balance;
• Travel: Pantar offers a mileage allowance for commuting of €0.10 per km when traveling by car, €0.15 when traveling by bicycle, or €0.21 when using public transportation;
• Pension: Pension accrual through PFZW, 60% paid by Pantar;
• Personal development: At Pantar, we value both your personal and professional development. We offer you the opportunity to participate in webinars, workshops, and in-house training sessions.

We firmly believe that everyone has the potential to work. In the Amsterdam region, we provide employment, support, and a great deal of personal attention to over 2,500 people with disabilities. We are Pantar.

What do you think? Is this job a perfect fit?

We’d love to meet you! Click the button below to apply by March 18, 2026.

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You will receive a response to your application by March 19 at the latest.

The first round of interviews will take place on March 23, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The second round of interviews will take place on March 25, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Submitting a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of our onboarding process.