HRIS Access Management & RBP Lead - Porto (Híbrido - 2x office)

Our client is undergoing a major digital transformation and growth program, with Human Resources playing a central role. As part of this journey, a global HRIS landscape is being implemented across all countries and employees.

The HRIS Access Management & RBP Lead will play a critical role in defining and governing access management and security within the HRIS ecosystem, ensuring that data protection, compliance, and role-based access are properly designed and maintained across the organization.

Mission

Reporting to the HR Program Director, this role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and governance of Role-Based Permissions (RBP) and access management, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable HRIS operations.

Key Responsibilities

RBP Design & Implementation

• Define and design the global RBP strategy and governance framework
  
• Design role hierarchies, permission groups, and target populations within the HRIS
  
• Build and maintain role matrices aligned with organizational structures
  
• Collaborate with functional leads to validate access requirements across modules (e.g., Core HR, Recruiting, Performance, Compensation)
  

Security Configuration & Governance

• Configure and manage Role-Based Permissions (RBP) based on approved designs
  
• Maintain a scalable, auditable, and consistent security framework
  
• Ensure segregation of duties (SoD) and least-privilege principles
  
• Collaborate with IT and data privacy teams to ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, audit standards)
  

Access Control Management

• Manage access provisioning and de-provisioning processes
  
• Support periodic user access reviews and certifications
  
• Ensure access changes follow proper governance, approvals, and documentation
  

Testing & Configuration

• Define and execute security testing strategies (unit testing, SIT, UAT, regression)
  
• Validate correct functioning of roles and permissions across modules
  
• Support issue resolution related to access and security during testing cycles
  

Project Collaboration & Documentation

• Act as the primary security point of contact within the HRIS program
  
• Support country stakeholders and system administrators on role design and access needs
  
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of roles, configurations, and decisions
  
• Contribute to training materials and user guidance related to access and security
  

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in HRIS projects, particularly in Core HR within a global environment
  
• Proven experience in SAP SuccessFactors RBP configuration and security management
  
• Experience in HRIS implementation projects (build and/or run), either in consulting or in-house
  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Information Technology
    
  • Human Resources
    
  • Business Administration
    
  • Finance or similar
    
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus
  
• Previous operational HR experience in Core HR is a plus
  

Key Skills

• Strong expertise in Role-Based Permissions (RBP) and access management within HR systems
  
• Solid understanding of HRIS modules and cross-functional access dependencies
  
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and IT security best practices (e.g., GDPR, audit readiness)
  
• Experience with security governance and access control frameworks
  
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work in international and complex environments
  
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
  
• Customer-oriented mindset with adaptability and flexibility
  
• Fluent in English
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a global HR transformation program
  
• Exposure to international stakeholders and large-scale HRIS implementations
  
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  
• Career growth and development opportunities