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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2

               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

   We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated February 18, 2000, except for paragraph 2 of Note
4, as to which the date is February 29, 2000, in the Registration Statement
(Form S-1) and related Prospectus of TriNet Group, Inc. for the registration of
its common stock.

Walnut Creek, California
March 1, 2000
