Entry Level Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs

New grad senior payroll specialist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coursework in payroll processing can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Retail, Electronics & Hardware, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like TAMA, Border Foods, and FormFactor hiring at this level now.

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Overview

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Top stateFlorida
Top employerTAMA
Top cityDoral, FL
Work type67% Remote
Top industryRetail

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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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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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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
FormFactor, Inc.
Portland, Oregon
Business Operations
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$21 - $28/hr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Human Resources Specialist / Payroll Clerk
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Human Resources Specialist / Payroll Clerk
Sunshine Minting
Henderson, Nevada
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
High school diploma or GED

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Employee Benefits & Payroll Specialist
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Employee Benefits & Payroll Specialist
BestSelf Behavioral Health
Buffalo, New York
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$20 - $22/hr
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Senior Payroll Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

TAMA1 open role
Border Foods1 open role
FormFactor1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Entry Level Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level senior payroll specialist job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have completed coursework in accounting, finance, or human resources, along with any hands-on payroll experience from internships, co-ops, or part-time roles. Familiarity with payroll software such as ADP, Paychex, or Workday gives candidates a clear edge. A demonstrated attention to detail and comfort with tax compliance basics can strengthen an application even without years of full-time experience.

Which companies hire entry level senior payroll specialists?

Companies hiring entry level senior payroll specialists right now include TAMA, Border Foods, and FormFactor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from larger organizations with dedicated payroll departments, staffing firms, and mid-size companies expanding their HR functions and willing to develop junior talent.

Are there remote entry level senior payroll specialist jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still make up a meaningful share of openings at this stage. About 67% of entry level senior payroll specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility have real options. Hybrid arrangements are common, with many employers asking new hires to come in part of the week while they get up to speed.

Are these new grad senior payroll specialist jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles suited to candidates just entering the field. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or coursework in place of full-time history, and does not require a professional certification on day one. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'will train' in the job description as a signal the employer is open to developing early-career candidates.

Which industries hire the most entry level senior payroll specialists?

Entry Level senior payroll specialist roles concentrate in Retail, Electronics & Hardware, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have large, distributed workforces with complex pay schedules, which creates consistent demand for payroll support staff and makes them reliable entry points for candidates building early-career experience in the field.