Authorization Specialist

Essity; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity Higiene y Salud México, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico City is seeking an Authorization Specialist to safeguard SAP access and support governance across global teams.

You will design SAP roles, review user access, and collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to strengthen internal controls. The role requires experience in SAP security, user administration, and access management, with a governance mindset and strong English communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP security, user administration, and access management.
• Understanding of SoD risks, internal controls, and governance.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP GRC is a plus.
• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and approve user access (mainly SAP) aligned with security and SoD policies
• Support and challenge stakeholders to ensure appropriate role-based access
• Design and maintain SAP roles and authorizations
• Conduct access reviews and troubleshoot security incidents
• Collaborate with tech teams and business stakeholders to ensure strong governance
• Contribute to SAP GRC processes and audit support

Skills

SAP security

User administration

Access management

SoD risks

Governance

English communication

Job description

Authorization Specialist

Introduction

Are you passionate about driving secure digital environments and enabling business performance through technology? Join Essity and play a key role in safeguarding critical systems while collaborating with global teams. This is your opportunity to grow in a purpose-driven organization where innovation, inclusion, and impact come together.

About the Role

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

As an Authorization Specialist, you will ensure secure and compliant access across SAP systems while supporting business continuity and governance. Based in Mexico City, you will collaborate with international stakeholders and contribute to strengthening internal controls and access management processes.

What You Will Do

• Review, analyze, and approve user access (mainly SAP) aligned with security and SoD policies
• Support and challenge stakeholders to ensure appropriate role-based access
• Design and maintain SAP roles and authorizations
• Conduct access reviews and troubleshoot security incidents
• Collaborate with tech teams and business stakeholders to ensure strong governance
• Contribute to SAP GRC processes and audit support

Who You Are

• Experience in SAP security, user administration, and access management
• Understanding of SoD risks, internal controls, and governance
• Strong communication skills in English
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Experience with SAP GRC is a plus
• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us