Senior Health & Absence Case Manager

Senior Health & Absence Case Manager at Accenture

The work

Do you want to play a key role in guiding our employees in illness and contribute to a healthy and sustainable working environment? Are you that hands-on professional who knows how to tackle absenteeism issues with tact and decisiveness? Then we are looking for you!

As a senior Case Manager (Health), you are the main point of contact for employees, managers, and HR when it comes to absenteeism prevention, absenteeism, and reintegration. You support absent employees in a personal and goal-oriented manner and are an important strategic partner for management and HR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support & Guidance of Absent Colleagues:

  Provide guidance and support to employees who are absent, including helping them transition back to work, and ensuring a smooth and positive reintegration process. Thanks to your expert advice to employees on topics related to health, work-life balance, and wellbeing, you can help them make informed decisions regarding their physical and mental health.

• Reporting & Documentation:

  Preparing and managing of absenteeism files, ensuring that all relevant information and communication is accurately recorded and stored. Thanks to your keen eye for detail and knowledge of laws and regulations, your files are always in perfect shape.

• Strategic partner:

  You can identify both individual and collective absenteeism patterns and risks. You report regularly of these to management and work closely with the Health & Wellbeing lead to translate these into prevention initiatives.

• Coordinating with all relevant parties:

  Acting as the connecting link between all parties involved, such as the company doctor, the employee and management. You ensure that communication runs smoothly and that all support is well coordinated and appropriate for the employee in question.

• Advising management and HR:

  Advising and supporting managers and HR and help them to effectively tackle absenteeism issues.

Who we are

Running a world class, global business of more than 700,000 people requires specialized skills and capabilities. Our Corporate Functions area is the lifeforce of the company and helps Accenture run like clockwork.

As an organization, we embrace change and collaborate to help clients accelerate their digital journeys and create lasting, 360-degree value for all stakeholders across their enterprises – as well as our own. Accenture Corporate Functions, spanning across seven functions areas – Human Resources, Finance, Geographic Services, Marketing & Communications, Legal, Information Security and CIO Organization – powers Accenture’s ability to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Join the heart and soul of Accenture, partnering with our extraordinary people to bring innovation into every organization.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Extensive knowledge of social legislation (Gatekeeper Improvement Act, ERD WGA and ZW, employment law).
• At least 5 years of experience as a health specialist, illness case manager or absenteeism advisor, preferably in a consultancy
• A relevant college (HBO) education.
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English language.
• Strong communication skills; you can ensure progress in the absenteeism process in a tactful yet decisive manner.
• Hands-on and solution-oriented; you are not easily discouraged.
• You navigate easily within a complex organization and enjoy helping to build a new team.

What’s in it for you?

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust
• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset
• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
• Lead and transform our clients with technology
• Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:

• Career guidance (and academical support) facilitated by your individual appointed People Lead.
• You will receive a laptop and phone
• Social activities like Friday Drinks, sport events and parties
• Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops.

What we believe

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process by emailing annick.van.kerkum@accenture.com. We will be happy to assist you.

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.