BASEL OFFICE - Payroll Manager

Viking; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Modern workspace

Zusammenfassung

Viking invites applications for a Payroll Manager based in Basel, Swiss Headquarters. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end German payroll process for about 700 employees and report to the Senior Payroll Manager.

The role requires several years of German payroll experience, strong knowledge of wage tax, social security, and labor law, and advanced SAP and Excel skills. Fluency in German and English is essential, with a precise, independent work style and a collaborative attitude.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in German Payroll.
• Advanced knowledge in German wage tax, social security regulations and labor law.
• Strong MS-Office skills with emphasis on Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Advanced experience with SAP.
• Strong affinity for SAP tech with proactive problem solving and system optimization.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Independent, precise and reliable.
• Committed, flexible and team-oriented.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for the monthly payroll run in SAP and SuccessFactors
• Recording and reviewing 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, and the tax office
• Reporting accident reports to the employers' liability insurance association
• Communication with authorities and insurance companies, including employer certificates
• Handling payroll-related inquiries
• Assessment of employment relationships regarding social security for new hires
• Monthly preparation of payroll-related reports
• Identify and resolve system-related issues; coordinate with payroll support and test changes
• Providing data for social security and tax audits
• Supporting the team in HR projects and process improvements

Kenntnisse

German payroll

Fluent German

Fluent English

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Commercial payroll education

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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 Condé Nast Traveler 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

• The Payroll Manager is responsible for the end-to-end German payroll process for approximately 700 employees.
• Based at our Operational Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, this role is permanent and reports to the Senior Payroll Manager.

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

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

Culture & Benefits

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