HRIS Payroll Analyst / HRIS Payroll Analystess

About Viking

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel, operating a fleet of over 100 ships that explore 21 rivers, five oceans, and all seven continents. Our experiences cater to curious travelers interested in science, history, culture, and cuisine, a philosophy embodied in our tagline, "Experiences For The Thinking Person™," as stated by Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen. With more than 450 awards, 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 has also been recognized as a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure. We are proud to be the only travel company to simultaneously achieve such accolades from both esteemed publications.

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

Role Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Organization Effectiveness, with a dotted line to the Director of Payroll, the Functional HRIS Payroll Analyst serves as a vital link between Payroll Operations and HR systems. This role primarily focuses on SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), Vendor Payroll Processing, and related payroll processes. The Functional HRIS Payroll Analyst supports payroll operations through functional analysis, testing, data validation, reporting, process improvement, and issue resolution. This position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced payroll professionals or consultants seeking to transition into a dynamic international in-house environment with a direct business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Systems Support: Act as the payroll systems expert for SAP ECP, Employee Central, and payroll operations, ensuring accurate, efficient, and reliable payroll delivery.
• Requirements & Process Improvement: Develop smarter payroll processes by translating business needs into practical solutions, automation opportunities, and clear documentation.
• Testing & Change Management: Lead payroll testing and release readiness, ensuring system changes meet business expectations and are smoothly adopted by users.
• Data Quality & Governance: Enhance payroll data integrity through validation, reconciliation, audit support, and business-led correction activities.
• Reporting & Analytics: Transform payroll data into meaningful insights by developing reports, dashboards, and KPI monitoring for payroll management.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with Payroll, HR, IT, and external partners to drive system enhancements, support key projects, and resolve integration challenges.

Key Qualifications

• Over 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, capable of investigating payroll issues, assessing business impact, and ensuring high data accuracy.
• Proficient 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 preferred; familiarity with 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 are advantageous.

Culture & Benefits

• A fast-growing and dynamic environment.
• Modern workspace.
• Flexible working hours.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.