BASEL OFFICE - Nautical Education Manager

Viking Cruises; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Viking Cruises seeks a Payroll Manager to lead the end‑to‑end German payroll for about 700 employees at our Basel HQ in Switzerland. The role reports to the Senior Payroll Manager and includes a potential temporary assignment.

You will run monthly payroll in SAP and SuccessFactors, verify master data, and produce reports for authorities and insurers. Fluency in German and English, and strong SAP/Excel skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional German payroll experience.
• Advanced knowledge of German wage tax, social security regulations and labor law.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Experience with SAP payroll systems (SAP).
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Independent, precise and reliable work approach.

Aufgaben

• Manage end‑to‑end German payroll for ~700 employees.
• Process monthly payroll runs in SAP and SuccessFactors.
• Maintain and verify master data for hires, changes and departures.
• Prepare payroll reports for health insurance, social security, and tax offices.
• Coordinate with authorities and insurance providers as needed.
• Support payroll-related inquiries and audits.
• Assist HR projects and process improvements.

Kenntnisse

German payroll

SAP

Excel

German language

English language

Payroll rules & tax

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Commercial education with payroll training or 6+ years payroll experience

Tools

SuccessFactors

Jobbeschreibung

About us

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, Chairman and CEO 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 byCondé Nast Travelerin the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a "World’s Best” byTravel + 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.

Tasks

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Payroll Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end German payroll process for approximately 700 employees. The role reports to the Senior Payroll Manager and will also serve as a temporary assignment. The position is based at our Operational Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the monthly payroll run in SAP and SuccessFactors
• Recording and reviewing ongoing wage changes in master data and variable payroll data
• Verification of master data for new hires, departures, and changes
• Monthly reports to health insurance, social security institutions, as well as the relevant tax office
• Reporting accident reports to the relevant employers' liability insurance association
• Communication with authorities and insurance companies, including preparation of employer certificates
• Handling and responding to all payroll‑related inquiries
• Assessment of employment relationships regarding social security, particularly for new hires
• Monthly preparation of payroll‑related reports
• Identify and resolve system-related issues, coordinate with the payroll support team by opening and tracking tickets and testing implemented system changes
• Providing data for social security and tax audits
• Supporting the team in various administrative tasks as well as HR projects and process improvements

Profile

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Several years of professional experience in German Payroll
• Advanced knowledge in German wage tax, social security regulations and labor law
• Strong skills in MS‑Office, with a particular focus on Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis …)
• Advanced experience with SAP
• Strong affinity for the technical aspects of SAP, with a proactive mindset toward problem-solving and system optimization
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Independent, precise and reliable way of working
• Committed, flexible and team-oriented personality

EDUCATION

• Completed commercial education and further training in payroll / social insurance or at least 6 years of professional experience in Payroll

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in German Payroll within an international environment
• Experience with SuccessFactors

We offer

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

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