VIKING | Germany | CH-PLZ 4 Basel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 01.10.2026 on stepstone.de
Payroll Manager (German Payroll)
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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.
CONSIBILITY Responsible for the monthly payroll run in SAP and SuccessFactors
Recording and reviewing ongoing daring 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, especially 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 dar 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 facing 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
Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours.
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Location
 | VIKING | |
| 4057 Basel | ||
| Germany |
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