Role Based Permissions Functional Lead | SucessFactors

Hexa People; Porto; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexa People is seeking an experienced professional in Porto, Portugal, to oversee Role-Based Permissions within SAP SuccessFactors. You will play a vital role in ensuring system access aligns with organizational roles and data privacy regulations.

Ideal candidates will have 5 to 7 years of HRIS project experience and proven expertise in SAP SuccessFactors, alongside a Master's degree in a relevant field. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in HRIS Core HR or global HRIS projects.
• Proven experience configuring and managing RBPs within SAP SuccessFactors.
• Background in security governance and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Define RBP strategy and design role hierarchies within SAP SuccessFactors.
• Manage the security framework ensuring auditability and compliance.
• Oversee user access provisioning and de-provisioning.

Skills

Role-Based Permissions (RBP) management

Security governance

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Role Overview

You will be responsible to define guidelines, govern Role-Based Permissions (RBP), and oversee overall security management within the SAP SuccessFactors platform. As a core contributor to Sodexo's global digital transformation, this position ensures that system access scales effectively while strictly aligning with organizational roles, compliance requirements, and global data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Role-Based Permission (RBP) Design & Implementation: Define the global RBP strategy, design role hierarchies/permission groups, and map precise access levels to organizational roles across various modules (e.g., EC, Recruitment, Performance).
• Security Configuration & Governance: Manage and maintain the security framework within SuccessFactors, ensuring scalability, auditability, segregation of duties (SoD), and alignment with data privacy standards
• Access Control Management: Oversee user access provisioning and de-provisioning across both project and production environments, while managing access change requests and compliance certification reviews.
• Testing & Configuration: Develop and execute comprehensive security testing plans and drive defect resolution related to system permissions.
• Project Collaboration & Documentation: Act as the primary security point of contact for global country leads and system administrators

Requirements

• Professional Experience: 5 to 7 years of experience in HRIS Core HR or global HRIS implementation projects (build and/or run), gained either within a consulting firm or an internal corporate team.
• Technical Expertise: Proven, hands‑on experience configuring and managing RBPs specifically within SAP SuccessFactors (required), alongside a strong understanding of how access functions across its different modules.
• Security & Compliance: Solid background in security governance, access controls, audit readiness, and IT security/data privacy best practices.
• Education: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, HR, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
• Languages & Soft Skills: Fluency in English; strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills; exceptional interpersonal abilities to influence transversally and foster collaboration.