Identity & Access Management Specialist

About Hero Group

Hero is a global food company, founded in 1886 in Switzerland, specializing in branded nutritional products across the Growing Up and Adult categories. With a portfolio of trusted brands like Corny, Semper, Goodies, Beech-Nut, Organix, and Deliciously Ella, Hero delivers high-quality, great-tasting food rooted in natural goodness. Guided by its mission to be a leader in better snacking. With 4,000 team members worldwide, the company is driven by strong values, high performance, and a commitment to doing the right thing—always, without compromise.

Role Overview

The IAM Specialist will 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 role will work across our Global network and be located on our Breda office. We operate a Hybrid working model (3 days in the Breda office).

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Skills & Qualifications

• 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

Our culture

At Hero, we believe great companies are built by people who are empowered to make a real impact. We have an open, flexible, and informal way of working, where everyone has a voice in shaping what we do and how we do it. We collaborate with colleagues across our international organisation.

With short decision-making lines and a flat structure, ideas move quickly and contributions are recognised. We don’t hire people to follow instructions—we hire people who want to take ownership and make their mark. If you spot an opportunity, you’re encouraged to act on it, and if you’re ambitious, you’ll find the freedom to grow.

Creativity, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset are part of everyday life at Hero. We trust our people to drive their own development, support one another, and push boundaries together. Just as importantly, we genuinely enjoy working together and looking out for each other.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model that supports a healthy work–life balance.

Our Values

Our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Developed through an inclusive process involving colleagues from across the business. They guide how we work, collaborate, and succeed together. They reflect who we are today and the future we are building.  

Create Wow – We go beyond expectations and strive to make a meaningful im-pact.

Everyone Hero – Every individual matters and every contribution counts.

Nourish Others – We support, inspire, and help each other grow.

Take Responsibility – We own our actions and outcomes, individually and as a team.

We look forward to receiving your application before the 30th of April