Identity & Access Management Specialist (m/f/d)

At Hero, we value our people as the core of our success. As a global leader in natural and healthy food products, we foster an open, innovative work environment where employees are encouraged to make a real impact. Our values - Create Wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish Others, and Take Responsibility - reflect our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting a collaborative, inclusive culture. Joining Hero means becoming part of a mission-driven company that prioritizes sustainability, quality, and the well-being of both its employees and consumers.

We’re looking for a

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist (m/f/d)

to take ownership of our global identity and access management framework. You’ll ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access for over 4,000 employees and partners worldwide. This is a hands-on role that bridges IT, HR, business units, and compliance, all within a dynamic, multinational environment.

This is what you can expect

• Design, implement, and maintain IAM systems and governance processes

• Manage user lifecycle events - onboarding, changes, offboarding - with proper access controls

• Automate identity provisioning through platforms like Active Directory, SAP, and Entra ID

• Enforce and monitor access policies for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems

• Conduct access reviews, recertifications, and compliance audits (GDPR, NIS2)

• Support projects like role-based access design, privileged access management, and identity federation

• Collaborate with global teams to meet local compliance requirements

• Keep up with IAM best practices and security trends to strengthen Hero Group’s security posture

This is what you need to be successful in this role

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or similar

• Proven experience in IAM or IT security

• Hands-on experience with tools like Active Directory, Entra ID, Thales Safenet, or similar

• Knowledge of authentication protocols, e.g. SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP

• Familiarity with regulations like GDPR and NIS2

• Experience with SAP identity and access controls is a big plus

• Analytical mindset and ability to work independently and in global teams

• Business fluent in English

This is what we offer

• At our company, people come first: You are important.
• An honest, collaborative atmosphere and a positive outlook on the future shape our daily work
• A supportive and inclusive work environment is crucial to us
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
• And professional development opportunities
  
  

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

By the way, just be yourself during the application process, as this helps us see if we are a good fit. We embrace diversity and welcome all applicants: Regardless of where you come from, how old you are, which gender you identify with, what you believe in, and who you love.