HR Advisor

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
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We build the future of construction
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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Maintain dashboards and provide actionable HR insights

Support audits and ensure data confidentiality

Continuously improve processes and policies related to absenteeism and wellbeing

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

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

Excellent pension scheme with high employer contribution

Hybrid working and flexible hours

€1,500 home office setup budget

International learning & development opportunities

Career growth within a global organization

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
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