Job Description

About ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions. We aim to deliver innovative, safe and convenient security solutions that provide real added value to customers. The group has an annual turnover of €13.8billion and 64,000 employees. ASSA ABLOY has four times been listed by Forbes as one of the world's 100 most innovative companies.

The ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA division leads the development within door openings and products for access solutions in homes, businesses and institutions. Our offering includes doors, door and window hardware, locks, access control and service.

The division has an annual turnover of over €2.3 billion and 13,000 employees, with commercial and operational activities managed through 5 Business Areas and 4 Product Segments, geographically covering Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.

Purpose of the Job:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior HRIS Specialist to join ASSA ABLOY within the EMEIA Head Office team. Reporting to the Head of HR Operations EMEIA, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the HR technology landscape across the Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa region. You will provide HRIS guidance to the wider EMEIA team, ensuring systems, data, and processes run smoothly and consistently. The ideal candidate will be proactive, an effective communicator, and comfortable managing a diverse range of system‑related tasks, queries, and improvement projects.

The successful applicant will support the EMEIA region by maintaining, optimising, and governing the organisation’s HR technology ecosystem, SAP SuccessFactors This role ensures data accuracy, drives process consistency across countries, manages HRIS tickets, and be actively involved in testing and validating system change requests to ensure high‑quality, reliable releases. You’ll act as the bridge between HR, IT, and the business—translating operational needs into system solutions that improve HR efficiency, data accuracy and employee experience.

Principal Responsibilities:

SuccessFactors Administration & Optimisation

·Maintain SuccessFactors modules (e.g., Employee Central, Performance & Goals, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning) in line with global standards and regional requirements.

·Participate in testing activities to validate functionality and support reliable deployments

·Support release management: review quarterly updates, assess impact, test changes, and communicate enhancements.

·Troubleshoot system issues, escalating to global HRIS when needed.

·Ensure data integrity through audits and proactive monitoring.

Ticketing & HR Support

·Manage and resolve HRIS‑related tickets for EMEIA, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

·Identify recurring issues and propose system or process improvements to reduce ticket volume.

·Provide guidance to HR teams on system functionality, workflows, and best practices.

·Maintain knowledge articles and user guides to support HR and employee self‑service.

Compliance, Reporting & Analytics

·Produce scheduled and ad‑hoc compliance reports for EMEIA (e.g., GDPR‑aligned data extracts, audit logs, mandatory regulatory reporting).

·Partner with HR and Legal to ensure data handling meets regional regulatory requirements.

·Support internal and external audits by providing accurate system data and documentation.

Cross‑Regional Collaboration

·Work closely with global HRIS, and local HR, IT and Payroll teams to ensure alignment on processes and data standards.

·Participate in global HR technology projects, representing EMEIA needs and constraints.

·Support system rollouts, enhancements, and integrations across the region.

What We Look For

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

Qualifications / Experience:

Essential:

·Highly competent with Excel

·Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.

·Comfortable working in a matrixed, international environment.

·Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Desirable:

·Experience working with SAP SuccessFactors (administration or configuration level).

·Hands‑on experience with HR ticketing systems

·Understanding of HR processes across multiple countries.

·SuccessFactors certification(s) in relevant modules.

·Experience supporting EMEIA or other multi‑country regions.

·Familiarity with HR data governance frameworks.

Personal characteristics:

• Naturally excels with technical tasks/systems
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Pro-active and able to use initiative to identify solutions
• Strong customer focus
• Willingness to learn
• Thorough and accurate reporting style, with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a pressurised environment

Given the divisional nature of this role, there may be some requirement to travel throughout EMEIA on occasions.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.