Lauren Kirkman

Lauren Kirkman is an experienced payroll and human resources professional with a background in various industries. Currently serving as a Payroll Specialist at the Detroit Lions since September 2025, Lauren previously held positions including Sr. Specialist in Payroll at Magna International, where over 159,000 employees focus on delivering mobility solutions. Additional roles include Human Resources Shared Services Analyst at Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, Human Resources Representative at FANUC America Corporation, and HR & Payroll Specialist at IHA, a large multi-specialty group in Michigan. Lauren began her career as a Payroll Compliance Specialist at Aerotek and as a Training Coordinator & Administrative Support at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Educational qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor of Science at Oakland University and holding an Associate of Science from Schoolcraft College.