HRIS Payroll Analyst

ph3HRIS Payroll Analyst /h3 pViking River Cruises AG /p pViking (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. /p pPlease note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit. /p h3ROLE DESCRIPTION /h3 pReporting 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. /p h3KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 pPayroll Systems Support /p ul liAct as the go-to payroll systems expert for SAP ECP, Employee Central, and payroll operations, helping ensure accurate, efficient, and reliable payroll delivery. /li /ul pRequirements Process Improvement /p ul liShape smarter payroll processes by translating business needs into practical solutions, automation opportunities, and clear documentation. /li /ul pTesting Change Management /p ul liLead payroll testing and release readiness, making sure system changes meet business expectations and are smoothly adopted by users. /li /ul pData Quality Governance /p ul liStrengthen payroll data integrity through validation, reconciliation, audit support, and business-led correction activities. /li /ul pReporting Analytics /p ul liTurn payroll data into meaningful insights by developing reports, dashboards, and /li /ul pKPI monitoring for payroll management. /p pStakeholder Collaboration /p ul liCollaborate with Payroll, HR, IT, and external partners to drive system enhancements, support key projects, and resolve integration challenges. /li /ul h3KEY QUALIFICATIONS /h3 ul li5+ 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. /li liGood functional knowledge of SAP ECP, Employee Central, payroll replication processes, payroll-relevant master data, controls, reconciliation, reporting, and analytics. /li liExperience supporting payroll testing, audits, reconciliations, data validation, and business process improvement initiatives. /li liAbility to gather payroll business requirements and collaborate with IT delivery teams and external providers on system enhancements and solutions. /li liStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate payroll issues, assess business impact, and ensure high data accuracy. /li liStrong project coordination, documentation, and process mapping skills to support payroll implementations, enhancements, testing, and change activities. /li liExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Payroll, HR, IT, and external partners. /li liExperience in multinational payroll environments is preferred; understanding of payroll processes in Switzerland, Germany, and France is highly desirable. /li /ul h3EDUCATION /h3 ul liBachelor's degree or equivalent education in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. /li liSAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and/or Employee Central Payroll certifications /li /ul h3CULTURE BENEFITS /h3 ul liFast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours. /li /ul ul libWork location /b 4057 Basel (BS) /li libWorkload /b 100% /li libEmployment start /b Immediately /li libEmployment duration /b Permanent /li /ul ul libEnglish /b Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge /li /ul ul libBy online /b Online form /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr