Payroll Analyst

**Description**
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Payroll Analyst - (ID: FIN00000090)*
Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. With trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, no wonder our toys consistently scoop the most longed-for awards. Sprinkling some Moose magic across categories including action figures, collectibles, craft, dolls, games, plush, preschool, vehicles and youth electronics, we’ve earned our stripes as one of the most creative companies in the industry. As an energetic bunch, we’re always on the move, developing groundbreaking content, entertainment and worldwide licensing deals to boot.
This family-run business is proudly built on unshakeable ethical foundations. Our passion for making kids superhappy stretches far beyond our WOW-worthy toys. The Moose Happy Kids Foundation creates moments of happiness and laughter for the children around the world who need it most. We’ve had a BIG impact on little people, making 3.5 million kids smile so farand counting.
Australia might be our Moose family home, but with a 500-strong team dotted across the world, we’re committed to sharing our signature superhappy revolution far and wide
Today, Moose Toys is now seeking a Part Time Payroll Analyst to join our Finance team. The hours for this role is flexible across (0.75) FTE.
**Role Objective**
Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of the payroll services for Australian payroll operations and working closely with our Global regions
**Responsibilities**
**_Payroll review_**
- Review Australian payroll calculations, documentation and reports monthly before submitting for payment.
- Review Australian monthly payroll tax, superannuation, child support, Single Choice Payroll (STP) and PAYG reconciliations for monthly submission and payment.
- Review payroll year-end reconciliations for Australian entity - final STP file, payroll tax annual reconciliation, and annual rateable remuneration reconciliation.

**_Labour Analysis_**
- Provide monthly labour analysis for Moose’s Australian entity and provide insights.
- Consolidating monthly labour analysis for Moose globally and provide insights.
- Track labour savings to budget that are utilized in, or overages to be recovered from, relevant overhead budgets.
- Provide monthly commentary on Global labour variances to budget for the Board Report.
- Communicate Global labour performance to budget to Senior Leadership Team (SLT) quarterly.

**_Budget and Headcount Analysis_**
- Allocateg monthly labour by Brand for AU and US business units.
- Manage Australian labour cost budget and re-forecast process.
- Support with Global headcount request process at budget and forecast time.
- Assist in labour transfer pricing on-charge process.

**_Global compensation review_**
- Assist with Global annual compensation review and performance bonus process.

**_Managing ad hoc queries_**
- Analyse movements in staff leave accruals/balances and calculate the impact to the P&L. Where required, communicate the impacts of excessive leave balances to relevant managers.
- Respond to external auditors on payroll queries in a timely manner.
- Assist with preparation for annual Moose Group insurance questionnaire where it pertains to payroll.

**Team support and ad hoc tasks**
- Provide back-up and support to the Payroll Officer where required.
- General filing and record keeping
- Other ad-hoc finance tasks/projects as required from time to time.

**Key Capabilities**
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job well and applies this expertise accordingly. Quickly learns new technology, including
- Payroll experience (mandatory)
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Excel skills will need to be at an Intermediate to advanced level
- Experience with accounting software.
- High level attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to communicate complex matters in a simple manner
- High level analytical and critical thinking skills

**_Planning and organising_**
Plan ahead and works in a systematic and organised way to complete multiple tasks within agreed deadlines. Sets high standards for quality and quantity.
**_Achieving Personal Work Goals & Objectives_**
Seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence; identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities. Driving improvements including personal work goals and objectives.
**_Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations_**
Driving improvements for business results, including personal work goals and objectives. Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals.
**_Presenting & Communicating with Impact_**
Communicates for impact, clarity and connection. Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, informa