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Jim Smith Joins TriNet as VP of Operations

32-Year Veteran of Lucent Technologies adds expertise in scaling complex business processes

SAN LEANDRO, Calif (January 15, 2001) - TriNet Group, Inc., a human resources (HR) outsourcer specializing in online and in-person solutions for fast-growth technology companies, announced today that Jim Smith has joined the company as Vice President of Operations.

"Jim brings an amazing amount of experience and history to the company," said Martin Babinec, President and CEO of TriNet. "In his previous position at Lucent Technologies, Jim oversaw payroll operations for 130,000 employees, and successfully devised a number of scalable solutions for dealing with incredibly complex business transactions."

"TriNet occupies a unique niche in the human resources outsourcing industry," said Smith. "It's the only company that targets fast-growing technology companies, and proactively creates processes and platforms designed to support their aggressive growth. I'm excited to be a part of such a forward-looking company."

Smith has over 32 years of relevant experience in operations, including overseeing payroll production and completing an SAP implementation at Lucent Technologies. His specialties include line operations, payroll accounting, and check print and distribution. Smith received a mini MBA in Finance at the AT&T School of Business/Wharton Business School and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from State University of New York, and has completed a number of executive and management development programs.

About TriNet Group, Inc.
Founded in 1988, TriNet (www.trinet.com) delivers comprehensive human resource services to small and medium-sized companies. Its offerings include human asset administration, employer risk management, online HR services and support, payroll processing, tax compliance, workers' compensation, group health and welfare products, and strategic human capital consulting services throughout the United States and Canada. More than simply an HR services provider, TriNet contractually assumes certain legal and financial responsibilities regarding employer rights, legal compliance and risk management.