Junior HRIS Analyst - Flexible Hours, SAP SuccessFactors

Viking; Basel; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Modern workspace

Job summary

Viking is seeking a curious, analytical Junior HRIS Analyst to join its Organization Effectiveness team in Basel. You will learn SAP SuccessFactors, Power Platform, and OpenText, supporting and configuring HR systems, workflows, and permissions while gaining exposure to data governance and process improvement.

As you progress, you’ll be guided toward SAP SuccessFactors certification, work on integrations, and help optimize HR processes in a collaborative, learning-focused environment with

Qualifications

• Strong interest in systems, data, and process improvement.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured.
• Good communication skills.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve day-to-day system issues with guidance.
• Support end-users during system or process changes.
• Participate in HRIS projects, enhancements, testing, releases, and process improvements.
• Review and validate consultant-delivered configurations for quality, scalability, and alignment with business requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve system documentation, process maps, governance standards, and knowledge repositories.
• Coordinate and support integrations, mappings, and interfaces between Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll (ECP), VPP, and other connected systems.
• Analyze business needs and translate requirements into scalable system solutions and documentation.
• Support organizational structure changes and ensure accurate maintenance of positions and workforce data.
• Monitor support trends and proactively identify opportunities to reduce ticket volumes and improve user experience.
• Participate in HRIS and digital innovation initiatives, including automation and AI-supported improvements (CoPilot, Joule).
• Support migration and optimization of Power Platform apps into a governed framework.
• Perform peer-reviewed testing on flows and apps before promotion to production with test-case design and evidence.
• Contribute to documenting business processes, change requests, and control evidence for governance.

Skills

Systems thinking

Data analysis

Process improvement

Analytical

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, IT, Business, or similar

Tools

SQL knowledge

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 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.

Role Description

We are looking for a curious, analytical, and motivated Junior HRIS Analyst to join our Organization Effectiveness team and grow into a meaningful HR technology career. In this role, you will help support and improve our People platforms, including SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Recruitment, LMS, Phenom, and OpenText.

This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with systems and data, and learning in a collaborative environment. You will receive structured learning in HR processes and SAP SuccessFactors, while gaining exposure to system configuration, including workflows, business rules, and permissions. As you grow in the role, you will also be supported towards SAP SuccessFactors certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve day to day system issues with guidance
• Support end-users during system or process changes
• Participate in HRIS projects, enhancements, testing, releases, and process improvement initiatives.
• Review and validate consultant-delivered configurations and implementations to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with business requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve system documentation, process maps, governance standards, and knowledge repositories.
• Coordinate and support integrations, mappings, and interfaces between Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll (ECP), VPP, and other connected systems.
• Analyze business needs and translate requirements into scalable system solutions and process improvements and documentation of those.
• Support organizational structure changes and ensure accurate maintenance of positions, reporting relationships, and workforce data.
• Monitor support trends and proactively identify opportunities to reduce ticket volumes, eliminate data inconsistencies, and improve the overall user experience.
• Participate in HRIS and digital innovation initiatives, including process automation and AI-supported improvements (e.g., CoPilot, Joule)
• Support the migration and optimization of our operations' Power Platform applications (Power Apps, Power Automate flows, related SharePoint solutions) into a governed, version-controlled framework
• Perform peer-reviewed testing on flows and apps before promotion to production — including test-case design, validation runs, and documentation of test evidence
• Contribute to systems for documenting business processes, change requests, and control evidence in a way that supports internal review and governance requirements
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Business, or similar (recent graduates welcome)
• Strong interest in systems, data, and process improvement
• Basic HRIS/ERP or SQL knowledge is a plus (or willingness to learn)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured
• Good communication skills
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Fluent in English
  
  

Culture & Benefits

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

How To Apply

Please apply via our website www.vikingcareers.com , including your CV in English and a one-page cover letter to introduce yourself and your interest for the role.

*Unsolicited submissions of candidates from agencies will not be considered*