Job Opening ID:  33402

IT- SAP SuccessFactors Security Expert

Permanent contract

India - Pune, IN

Dec 5, 2025

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

Here at Syensqo, we're one strong team! Our commitment to accountability drives us as we work hard to deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. In our dynamic and collaborative work environment, we add a touch of enjoyment while staying true to our motto: reinvent progress.


Join us at Syensqo, where our Information Technology (IT) team is gearing up to enhance its capabilities. We play a crucial role in the group's transformation—accelerating growth, reshaping progress, and creating sustainable shared value. The IT team is making operational adjustments to supercharge value across the entire organization.

We are seeking a Senior SAP SuccessFactors Security Expert to manage, configure, and optimize security within the SAP SuccessFactors platform. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in SAP SuccessFactors security modules and a strong understanding of security best practices, data privacy, and compliance in an international context.

  • Key responsibilities of this role: 

  • Design, implement, and manage SAP SuccessFactors security roles, profiles, and permissions.


  • Perform regular audits and assessments to ensure that security configurations comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

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  • Collaborate with HR and IT teams to define and enforce role-based access controls (RBAC) and other security policies.


  • Ensure data protection and confidentiality within SAP SuccessFactors modules, aligning with global compliance standards (GDPR, SOX, etc.).

  • Provide expert advice and support to internal stakeholders regarding security best practices and troubleshooting.

  • Manage system upgrades and patches, ensuring no disruption to security configurations.

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of SAP SuccessFactors across different global regions

  • Lead projects to enhance system security and performance and provide training to end-users as needed.

  • Primarily work schedule will be CET

  • Be available on-call on a rotating schedule to handle major issues outside of working hours Mon to Fri

 

Education and experience*

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in SAP SuccessFactors security, with at least 5 years at a senior level.

  • Extensive experience with SAP SuccessFactors security configurations, roles, and permissions.

  • Strong understanding of HR processes and how they integrate with SAP SuccessFactors security.

  • Proven ability to work in international environments with cross-functional teams.

  • In-depth knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOX, etc.).

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

  • Proficiency in English (additional language skills are a plus)

 

Skills and behavioral competencies* Indicate the required skills and behavioral competencies

Skills:

  • SAP SuccessFactors certification (Security or similar).

  • Experience with other SAP modules or HRIS platforms.

  • Knowledge of system integrations, data migration, and interface management.

Behaviors

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams and with external partners.

  • Result orientation

  • Impact & Influence

  • Empowerment & accountability

  • Team spirit, building relationships, collective accountability 

 

Language skills* Indicate the required language skills (mandatory and optional)

English (Mandatory)

 

What’s in it for the candidate

  • Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey 

  • Join a dynamic team that is going to tackle big bets

  • Have fun and work at a high pace

 

 

About us

  • Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
  • At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.