Payroll Associate

Aphria Inc.; Leamington; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time & Paid Personal Time Off

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Growth and Internal Mobility

Job summary

Tilray Brands, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Associate to join the North American Payroll team. This open-ended contract role is based in Leamington with hybrid work after 90 days, focusing on accurate biweekly payroll processing and compliance.

You will handle employee compensation nuances, deductions, tax forms, and inquiries while collaborating with HR and finance to ensure data accuracy and SOX-aligned controls. Experience with Workday is a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing in a large-scale system.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and domestic payroll processes.
• Experience executing internal controls over financial reporting under SOX.
• Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Ensure biweekly payroll is accurate and processed on time.
• Understand compensation components (supplemental earnings, tips, shift differential, multiple job rates).
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Identify and implement process improvements while maintaining SOX controls.
• Collaborate with HR and finance to validate and reconcile payroll data.
• Respond to employee and HR inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Experience with integrations is a plus.

Skills

Payroll processing

SOX compliance

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Workday

Job description

About Tilray Brands, Inc. Tilray Brands, Inc. (\"Tilray\") (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods companywith operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

Employee Type: Open-ended contract. Work Location: Leamington office; hybrid available after 90 days.

Job Summary

Tilray is looking for junior talent to join the North American Payroll team. Our Payroll Associate role is uniquely positioned to contribute significantly to a rapidly growing business. Specifically, we are looking for a Payroll Associate with experience in payroll processing and compliance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of biweekly payroll processing.
• Understanding of employee compensation as it relates to supplemental earnings, tipped employees, shift differential pay, and multiple job rates.
• Maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Identify process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes while maintaining SOX compliance and payroll best practices.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to validate and reconcile payroll data, ensuring accuracy and consistency between systems.
• Respond to employee and HR inquiries related to payroll, deductions, tax forms, and other payroll-relatedmatters in a timely and professional manner.
• Integrations experience an asset.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Previous payroll experience in large scale payroll system/software required – Workday experience an asset.
• Good understanding of domestic payroll processes and payroll tax laws.
• Experience in executing internal controls over financial reporting under SOX.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with variety of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, prioritize work under tight timelines, and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Excel spreadsheets knowledge to include use of V-lookups and Pivot Tables.

Compensation

The expected annual base salary for this role is CAD $45,000-55,000. Please note that the actual offer will be determined based on your skills, experience, education, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Total Rewards

At Tilray Brands, we recognize the importance of comprehensive total rewards. We provide:

• Vacation Time & Paid Personal Time Off
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) is a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company leading at the nexus of the beverage, cannabis, and wellness industries. Driven by innovation, disciplined execution, and a diversified business model, Tilray Brands operates a robust platform of category-leading brands across craft beer and beverages, premium spirits, medical and adult-use cannabis, and hemp wellness products. Tilray is currently the cannabis market leader in Canada — the largest federally legal cannabis market in the world — a leader in medical cannabis across Europe, a leader in branded hemp wellness products – with over 60% market share in North America – and the fourth-largest craft beer brewer in the United States. Supported by advanced cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities, Tilray Brands operates in over 20 countries across North America, Europe, and Latin America. Through its global scale, operational excellence, and strong portfolio of trusted brands, Tilray Brands is strategically positioned to capture expanding market opportunities worldwide, deliver sustainable long-term shareholder value, and shape the future of global consumer markets.