The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification and arts-based social programs. Whether at our schools, at Koerner Hall or within our corporate administration, please see the job postings below for opportunities to join our team.

Senior

Payroll and Perks Specialist - (RCM515.Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist Full-time The Royal Conservatory (RCM) is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, and teacher certification. Graduates from its two performance training programs, The Glenn Gould School and The Phil & Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists, regularly perform on major international stages. The RCM is also a leader in the development of early childhood education programs and arts-based social programs, and presents a diverse range of concerts featuring the finest Canadian and international artists in its magnificent performance space, Koerner Hall.

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Payroll and Perks Specialist is responsible for the processing of all 3 payrolls at the RCM (administration/salary, part-time hourly, and faculty payrolls). This includes being accountable for audit, accuracy and processing in partnership with ADP Workforce Now for all 3 payrolls, and act as the RCM’s subject matter expert for all payroll-related matters. The position acts as the primary liaison between Finance, Human Resources, and the third-party payroll provider responsible for the Administration and Part-Time Hourly payrolls, including the coordination of benefits premiums applicable to full-time staff.

The Senior

Payroll and Benefits Specialist ensures compliance with payroll legislation, collective agreements, institutional policies, and statutory reporting requirements. The role is responsible for payroll accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, remittances, audit support, benefits administration, and continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls. This includes maintaining records for audit purposes,



preparing journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts for processed payroll and paid benefits.

Responsible for processing the monthly faculty payroll accurately and in a timely manner with payments transmitted by the 15th of each month. Serve as the primary finance contact and subject matter expert for the Salaried Administration and Part-Time Hourly payrolls administered with an external third party provider, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, reconciliation and timely exchange of payroll information between all parties, including information gathering and turnover between RCM and the third party. Maintain and strengthen payroll internal controls, identifying risks and recommending process improvements to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, collective agreements, policies, and audit requirements.

Responsible for statutory reporting, including preparation of T4s, ROEs, WSIB remittances, and other reconciliations. Updates the payroll system with any payroll related contractual changes, or other required changes for the faculty payroll (e.g. Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger and reflected in financial reporting for all three payrolls.

Administer employee benefit programs for eligible staff, including enrollment changes, reconciliations, reporting, and coordination with benefit providers. Identify and resolve discrepancies between payroll records, benefit deductions, and vendor invoices. Act as administrative support to annual external financial audits and other audits as they arise, including the handling of confidential support documents.

Monitor service delivery and data accuracy of the third-party payroll provider, escalating issues and coordinating resolution as required.



Provide professional guidance and support to employees, managers, Human Resources, and other stakeholders regarding payroll policies, processes, deductions, advantages, and legislative requirements. Work closely with Human Resources (HR) team to ensure the timely processing of change requests, including new hires, temporary staff, transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and terminations with regards to all three payrolls.

Maintain employee confidentiality by ensuring the safeguarding of payroll records and data and governing system user access with the assistance of the IT department or third party payroll provider, ADP Workforce Now. Troubleshoot payroll or pay system concerns to resolution, implementing corrective actions as needed to prevent issues from recurring. Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, system utilization, efficiency, accuracy, and documentation while supporting organizational process improvement initiatives.

Stay current and up to date on regulatory developments. Post-secondary diploma in an accounting or payroll related field, with at least 5 years of accounting and payroll administration and processing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Completed Payroll Compliance

Practitioner (PCP) certification preferred, or at minimum actively working towards obtaining designation. ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform Hourly/variable type compensation Financial analysis, process improvements Payroll accounting, account reconciliation and month-end processes Demonstrated payroll subject matter knowledge and expertise.

Advanced Microsoft

Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, lookups, reconciliation analysis and data validation are required. Quality driven and detail oriented. Ability to handle pressure and able to work in a very busy office environment.

Standard office environment with occasional requirements to work outside of regular office hours. Hybrid work arrangement, working on site at least 2 days a week at the RCM building in Toronto, Ontario, inclusive of all staff Community Days. Working with confidential issues and data.

Extended periods of sitting and computer use.

📌 Permanent Full Time Payroll and Benefits Administrator (Toronto)
🏢 Royal Conservatory of Music
📍 Toronto