Entry Level Payroll Team Leader Jobs

New grad payroll team leader jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with up to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on payroll coursework can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Jobot, TikTok, and TAMA hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerJobot
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type83% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Payroll & Benefits Specialist
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Payroll & Benefits Specialist
TAMA
Doral, Florida
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
On-Site
None

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Payroll Analyst
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Payroll Analyst
Ursus, Inc.
Foster City, California
Finance
Accounting
Human Resources
$55 - $65/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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Regional Payroll & HRIS Specialist
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Regional Payroll & HRIS Specialist
Cardinal Senior Living
Westerville, Ohio
Human Resources
$24 - $28/hr
Remote (US)
High School

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Payroll Accountant
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Payroll Accountant
Schwickert's Tecta America
Mankato, Minnesota
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$55k - $70k/yr
Associate's degree in accounting
201-500

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Staff Accountant 1- Student Payroll (Entry Level)
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Staff Accountant 1- Student Payroll (Entry Level)
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Entry Level Payroll Team Leader Job Market

Who's Hiring

Jobot3 open roles
TikTok2 open roles
TAMA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Education

Entry Level Payroll Team Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level payroll team leader job?

Start by building hands-on experience through payroll internships, HR assistant roles, or coursework in accounting and workforce management. Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with payroll software, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of wage and hour compliance. A certificate in payroll fundamentals, such as one offered by the American Payroll Association, can give entry level candidates a concrete edge over applicants with no credentials.

Which companies hire entry level payroll team leaders?

Companies hiring entry level payroll team leaders right now include Jobot, TikTok, and TAMA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from mid-size to large employers in industries with sizable hourly or multi-state workforces, where payroll volume justifies building out junior team leadership early.

Are there remote entry level payroll team leader jobs?

Yes, though remote availability at this level is more limited than for senior roles. About 17% of entry level payroll team leader openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer preference for newer hires to train alongside experienced payroll staff before working independently from a home setup.

Are these new grad payroll team leader jobs?

Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists an internship, a relevant degree, or a payroll certificate as an acceptable substitute for work history. Recent graduates can also stand out by highlighting any payroll processing, timekeeping, or benefits administration exposure from campus jobs or coursework.

Which industries hire the most entry level payroll team leaders?

Entry Level payroll team leader roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to employ large, distributed workforces with complex pay schedules, creating consistent demand for junior payroll leadership even when broader hiring slows.