Kirstin Lyon, Cpp
About Kirstin Lyon, Cpp
Kirstin Lyon, CPP, is the Global Payroll Manager at NI in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in payroll management and human resources across multiple companies.
Global Payroll Manager at NI
Kirstin Lyon currently serves as the Global Payroll Manager at National Instruments (NI) in Austin, Texas, United States. In this role, she oversees the worldwide payroll operations of the company. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with varying international payroll laws, optimizing payroll processes, and leading a team of payroll professionals to deliver accurate and timely payroll services.
Past Role at Solera, Inc.
Before joining NI, Kirstin Lyon held multiple roles at Solera, Inc., including Director, Global Payroll from 2021 to 2022, Sr Payroll Manager from 2017 to 2021, and Payroll Manager in 2017. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing global payroll operations and executing strategies to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. Her experience at Solera, based in Westlake, Texas, equipped her with significant expertise in global payroll management.
Previous Experience in Payroll Management
Kirstin Lyon has an extensive background in payroll management, having worked at multiple organizations over her career. Notably, she served as a Payroll Specialist at Elevate (2014-2017) and as an HR Specialist at Think Finance (2012-2014) in Fort Worth, Texas. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Payroll Consultant at Laurus Strategies and as a Payroll Coordinator at Consolidated Electrical Distributors. These roles have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of payroll processes and team management.
Educational Background in Business Administration
Kirstin Lyon holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Central Texas and Texas A&M University-College Station. She studied from 1993 to 1995, focusing on business administration, which laid the foundational skills needed for her successful career in payroll management. Her education has been instrumental in her ability to manage complex payroll systems and lead teams effectively.
Career Achievements
Throughout her career, Kirstin Lyon has made notable contributions to the companies she has worked for. She successfully implemented a company-wide initiative to streamline the on-boarding process for new clients, increased team morale through training and team-building events, and played a key role in the opening of new retail stores in Texas. Additionally, she led teams through various cost-saving initiatives resulting in under-budget annual results and ensured smooth transitions for clients by presenting detailed benefits, payroll, and co-employment information.