BASEL OFFICE - HRIS Payroll Analyst

Viking; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking is seeking a Functional HRIS Payroll Analyst in Basel to bridge Payroll Operations and HR systems, with a strong focus on SAP ECP and Employee Central Payroll. You will support data validation, reporting, testing, and process improvements in a dynamic international payroll environment.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll/HRIS, knowledge of multinational payroll processes, and collaboration with IT, HR, and external providers to deliver accurate, compliant payroll delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Payroll, HRIS, SAP ECP or related payroll systems.
• Strong end-to-end payroll operations knowledge and data controls.
• Ability to translate payroll needs into system enhancements and reports.
• Collaborates with IT, HR, and external providers on solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the bridge between Payroll Operations and HR systems focusing on SAP ECP and Employee Central Payroll.
• Lead payroll testing, change management, and release readiness.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and KPI monitoring for payroll management.
• Strengthen payroll data integrity through validation and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll expertise

HRIS knowledge

Data analytics

Testing & QA

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Multinational payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business Admin

SAP SuccessFactors certification

Tools

SAP ECP

Employee Central

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Kondé Nast Traveller in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

Role Description

Reporting to the Executive Director Organization Effectiveness with the dotted line to Director Payroll, the Functional HRIS Payroll Analyst acts as the bridge between Payroll Operations and HR systems, with a primary focus on SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), Vendor Payroll Processing, and related payroll processes. The role supports payroll operations through functional analysis, testing, data validation, reporting, process improvement, and issue investigation. As the Payroll SME for system-related topics, this position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced payroll professionals or consultants seeking to transition into a dynamic international in-house environment with direct business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Systems Support

• Act as the go-to payroll systems expert for SAP ECP, Employee Central, and payroll operations, helping ensure accurate, efficient, and reliable payroll delivery.

Requirements & Process Improvement

• Shape smarter payroll processes by translating business needs into practical solutions, automation opportunities, and clear documentation.

Testing & Change Management

• Lead payroll testing and release readiness, making sure system changes meet business expectations and are smoothly adopted by users.

Data Quality & Governance

• Strengthen payroll data integrity through validation, reconciliation, audit support, and business-led correction activities.

Reporting & Analytics

• Turn payroll data into meaningful insights by developing reports, dashboards, and KPI monitoring for payroll management.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with Payroll, HR, IT, and external partners to drive system enhancements, support key projects, and resolve integration challenges.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Payroll, HRIS, SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), SAP HCM Payroll, or related payroll systems, with a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations.
• Good functional knowledge of SAP ECP, Employee Central, payroll replication processes, payroll‑relevant master data, controls, reconciliation, reporting, and analytics.
• Experience supporting payroll testing, audits, reconciliations, data validation, and business process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to gather payroll business requirements and collaborate with IT delivery teams and external providers on system enhancements and solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate payroll issues, assess business impact, and ensure high data accuracy.
• Strong project coordination, documentation, and process mapping skills to support payroll implementations, enhancements, testing, and change activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Payroll, HR, IT, and external partners.
• Experience in multinational payroll environments is preferred; understanding of payroll processes in Switzerland, Germany, and France is highly desirable.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and/or Employee Central Payroll certifications

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours.