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About

BambooHR® is an award-winning, people-first HR platform with an intuitive design that scales with your business. It centralizes all your HR data in one secure system so you can focus less on paperwork and more on what matters most: your people. With BambooHR, you can: • Hire and onboard top talent seamlessly • Manage all your employee data and records in one place • Run payroll and administer benefits with confidence • Track time, manage performance, and measure employee engagement • Gain actionable insights with AI-powered analytics and reporting • Connect your favorite tools with seamless integrations • Get expert help with HR strategy, plus managed payroll for US employees By consolidating HR processes into one intuitive system, BambooHR empowers you to elevate the employee experience, drive business growth, and simplify HR management.

About

People are complex, but your HR solution shouldn’t be. Namely gives you the resources to make your life easier and your employees happier. With modern, intuitive technology and a world-class team of HR experts, Namely empowers people teams with a complete HR solution designed for mid-sized businesses. Namely streamlines all of your HR data into a single platform with an interface you AND your workforce will love to use. Your platform is implemented with your unique business needs in mind. Whether you’re transitioning from a PEO or on the hunt for a new HCM software, Namely has the technology and people to support your company every step of the way.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

BambooHR serves organizations of all sizes that need a scalable, people-focused HR platform. It’s ideal for companies looking to simplify and automate everything from hiring and onboarding to performance reviews, payroll, and benefits management. With BambooHR’s intuitive interface and intelligent features, HR teams can streamline their processes and keep the employee experience front and center as they grow.

Audience

Mid-Sized Businesses (50 to 1,000 employees)

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$250 per month
BambooHR® plans start at just $10 USD/mo per employee, with volume and non-profit discounts available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.2 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.4 / 5
support 4.2 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Secure login and easy to use from the employee side. Easy to find the information I need and quick feedback from my manager.
  • We implemented BambooHR to manage all our HR needs including hiring and onboarding etc. It is now managed by our head of HR but I oversaw the initial implementation. The UI is very easy to navigate and the steps in the overall HR process follow a logical flow making it easy to onboard and get up and running.
  • It is possible to automate, streamline and manage the entire lifecycle of an employee from hiring to retirement. It a reliable tool for employees onboarding and recruiting. It is simple to track and manage employees time and attendance sheet with BambooHR. It is simple to get generate timely employees payrolls with BambooHR. It is a convenient tool for benefit administration.
  • So incredibly to use for both the user and administrator. The design and look is beautiful and catches the eye. Many features for small and medium companies to use, a great platform to use as an opportunity to step away from paperwork.
  • If you have never used an HRIS, Bamboo HR will make you feel wonder why you didn't take the leap years ago. If you currently use an HRIS, you will find that Bamboo HR's platform makes is approachable for all employees across the company. You will have a dashboard that puts control in the hands of your employees, freeing you to develop your team and avoid time consuming manual paperwork tasks.

Cons

  • You can see a lot of company details and information which some might find a bit invasive. I have heard from the admin side that it works well but takes a bit to set up.
  • Currently pricing is affordable for the size of our team but it was hard to get estimates of what our price might be in the future as we scale.
  • The performance of BambooHR tends to be slow when running multiple activities at the same time.
  • It is only built for small and medium companies, so if you are a big enterprise it wouldn't make sense for you to look into this platform.
  • Bamboo has Marketplace 3rd party applications that tie into Bamboo, but unless it is tied in with two way communication you will still struggle with multiple vendors/websites to accomplish all the work you may want to do. Bamboo is working to incorporate more vertical features so they are directly connected into Bamboo. But if you use a program outside of Marketplace, then you will need to supply the programmers to ensure the coding works. Not impossible just make sure you are aware.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • º It has a very complete documentation and Namely guides or tutorials are extremely explanatory. In general, these types of platforms are very confusing or outdated with functions that are useful, but they are not well understood as they can really be applied and also with very few examples for practice. I would like not only HR platforms to be like this, but for any platform to provide a wide variety of information on how to apply each function in real life with different types of companies. º The Namely team is very professional and has always been there when I needed to solve a specific problem or function. I can say with certainty that no problem has been left in the air since everything has been successfully solved, thus allowing the work process to not stop when the human resources area is being managed. º For me, the reports that I have generated on this platform have been more complete than other similar platforms that are in the same area of ​​work. In addition, it is very organized and if you want to customize it more, it is possible since it gives you the freedom to order, put or remove anything that is necessary or not, giving you more capacity to have a report that adapts to what the company needs. º It is very complete when you want to have a card for employees where time can be recorded, in addition to having the ability to edit them at any time in case of a setback or breaks are assigned such as vacations, days off or any illness that may have occurred. arisen to avoid confusion in case of thinking that there was a fault within the work time stipulated by the company. º It is very easy to get into this platform, it is very friendly both for the common user and also for the administrators, who have a very extensive control panel that allows them to manage whatever they want. I can also get an organization chart of the structures of different departments and know how they are constituted. Also when logging in I can see the colleagues who are or are not active in their work areas.
  • The self-service model has been so helpful to our team members and our HR dept of 1. We have been able to keep everything secure while still providing our team members access to the necessary information they need.
  • I like that the system is all in one. I can link to applicant tracking, onboard, Everify, house documents, complete reviews, manage benefits and keep employee information all in one place. I also love that this company continues to improve their product and communicates well about product enhancements and plans.
  • The team is responsive and helpful when submitting a case. They really helped me a lot when I was new and they were patient. It has all I need in a way that is easy to use. I like the onboarding with the templates that can be sent that way for signatures. My Namely benefits rep was very helpful and I had direct access to him (poor guy). When I started at the company, I jumped right into open enrollment.
  • Streamlined UI and integrations for all parts of employee lifecycle (onboarding, performance, offboarding).

Cons

  • º It lacks customization in certain areas or simply the function it has when we want to add some resources has to be done manually in each user profile that the employee of the company has. This is a bit inconvenient due to the large number of people in my company and it takes time to be able to add some data or characteristic to each of the employee profiles. º I am having problems with time records for employees who are only working part time as well as time off requests for employees who are part time. This seems incomplete to me, having to record these times in another way so that there are no problems or confusion in the free hours that the employees have and it has not become entangled in whether it was a free time or they simply stopped working. º The search function is very slow and confusing, causing me not to use it very often until there is a performance update that fixes this problem. I would like them to improve this functionality since for me it is easier to be able to find something than to do it manually due to the large amount that is handled with a large number of company employees, it would be a solution that would further automate human resource management. º There is no chat tool per se, you can only ask for support which you get a ticket to wait for a response to any concerns you may have. I find it inconvenient to have to solve problems outside of this platform since communication here is the least instantaneous. It is possible to be like this, waiting for a response through tickets, but it would be better if there is the possibility of having an instant solution, this can be added as a tool within this platform. º The organization charts are the least intuitive that can be found on this platform, I would like them to change the design or also be more customizable in order to have everything more presentable for understanding the structure of the company with respect to each employee from different departments.
  • I wish they integrated with more softwares. They have some but not a lot.
  • There is a lot you can customize but there are a few things still a bit clunky at times. For example, I would like to be able to add as many one off additional compensation on a check without having to upload a specific document.
  • Reporting is not super user friendly. There is no synch with PTO and payroll for those who do not fill out a timesheet. You can't just pick up the phone and talk to support when in a pinch (but there are options for urgent and call me if you need to - but I hesitate to use those).
  • There are certain features hard coded in ways that don't make sense all the time, or labels that don't make sense (ex. classes should really be benefit classes). Another example would be our org's issues with using the timetracking functionality, we had to restructure our pay periods in order to use it instead of just being able to customize it.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

BambooHR®
Founded: 2008
Draper, Utah, United States
www.bamboohr.com

Company Information

Namely
Founded: 2012
United States
www.namely.com

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Categories

BambooHR’s Applicant Tracking System helps you attract, evaluate, and hire top talent quickly. With integrations to leading job boards and social sites, applications appear instantly for review. Easy collaboration tools keep hiring managers aligned, so you can streamline decisions and bring in the right candidates faster.

BambooHR Benefits Administration makes it easy to manage employee benefits for US-based teams. From onboarding elections to annual open enrollment, employees get a clear view of their benefits, and HR gains a simple way to track selections, deductions, and compliance. The result: less complexity for HR and a better experience for employees.

BambooHR helps you create a great employee experience with tools that measure engagement, support growth, and celebrate milestones. From eNPS surveys and feedback tools to performance management and onboarding, BambooHR provides insights that empower leaders to improve culture, boost retention, and make work more meaningful for employees.

BambooHR simplifies global payroll through integrations with trusted international providers such as Deel, Papaya Global, Pento, and Remote. This allows you to manage core HR data in BambooHR while securely syncing payroll information across countries. By connecting your HRIS with global payroll partners, you can reduce complexity, maintain compliance, and ensure accurate, on-time payments to your international workforce.

HCM

BambooHR is a complete Human Capital Management (HCM) solution designed to help small and medium-sized businesses manage every stage of the employee lifecycle in one simple, connected system. From hiring and onboarding to payroll, performance, and employee experience, BambooHR centralizes people data so you can make informed decisions and support your workforce with confidence. With built-in reporting, engagement tools, and seamless integrations, BambooHR transforms HR from an administrative function into a strategic driver of growth—helping you attract, retain, and empower your people to do their best work.

BambooHR reporting makes it easy to generate instant, detailed reports on your employee data with just a few clicks. From workforce planning to approval tracking, HR reporting gives you confidence to move forward and data to back up your decisions. When you’re able to analyze HR data instead of just compiling it, you can be proactive instead of reactive and turn your HR department into the strategic resource it was meant to be.

The BambooHR all-in-one platform gives your organization the foundation to build a thriving workplace now and in the future. By uniting solutions, capabilities, and integrations in one secure system, you can directly impact the employee experience while managing tasks, workflows, and data more efficiently—today and as you grow.

BambooHR Onboarding helps new hires feel welcome and productive from day one. With automated checklists, custom welcome emails, and pre-boarding tasks, you can create a consistent, engaging experience. By simplifying paperwork and connecting new hires to their teams, BambooHR ensures every onboarding journey is smooth and memorable.

BambooHR Payroll takes the stress out of payday. By combining a single source of data with comprehensive reporting, full-service tax filing, and responsive support, BambooHR ensures employees are paid accurately and on time. With payroll handled, HR can spend less time worrying about compliance and more time focusing on people.

BambooHR Performance Management transforms traditional, outdated performance reviews into a pain-free, development-focused process. You’ll gain real-time insights into employee growth with our streamlined assessments, 360º feedback, and collaborative goals. Our powerful reporting allows managers to identify top performers, employees who are struggling employees, and spot manager/employee misalignments.

BambooHR makes PTO tracking simple and transparent. Employees can request time off online or through the mobile app, while managers approve with just a click. Automated accruals, balance tracking, and calendar views reduce errors and save time. With everything stored in one place, you’ll always have an accurate, up-to-date picture of employee availability and time-off usage.

BambooHR gives organizations the capacity to grow and change based on the people they bring on board. By casting your hiring net wider with integrations to top job boards and social sites, reviewing candidates the instant they apply, and quickly coordinating with hiring team members, the BambooHR Applicant Tracking System helps HR professionals and hiring managers find, evaluate, and hire the right talent as quickly as possible.

BambooHR gives organizations the capacity to grow and change based on the people they bring on board and how they develop them. With the Applicant Tracking System, HR professionals and hiring managers can find, evaluate, and hire the right talent as quickly as possible. Onboarding features help to create better first days for new hires, and BambooHR Performance Management makes managing employee growth and development a pain-free experience.

BambooHR Time & Attendance makes it easy to track hours worked, overtime, and schedules—all within the same system you use to manage HR and payroll. Employees clock in via web or mobile, while managers review and approve with accuracy and speed. Automated reporting and integrations with payroll ensure that time data flows seamlessly into paychecks, reducing errors and saving valuable admin time.

Time Tracking brings the award-winning BambooHR experience to time entry, approvals and reporting, on the web and on the mobile app. It makes hours worked easy and accurate for employees to record, and simple and fast for their managers to review and approve. With features such as project tracking and geolocation, Time Tracking helps you maintain a productive and cost effective hourly workforce.

Time Tracking brings the award-winning BambooHR experience to time entry, approvals and reporting, on the web and on the mobile app. It makes hours worked easy and accurate for employees to record, and simple and fast for their managers to review and approve. With features such as project tracking and geolocation, Time Tracking helps you maintain a productive and cost effective hourly workforce.

With BambooHR's workforce management capabilities, you can create custom, self-service HR workflows to be more efficient in your decision-making processes as a company and protect the integrity of your data. Eliminate bottlenecks by streamlining your approval processes, paving the way for your company to grow faster.

Categories

Applicant Tracking Features

Assessments
Background Screening
Candidate Management
Collaboration Tools
Internal HR
Interview Management
Interview Scheduling
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Resume Search
Self Service Portal
Workflow Management

Benefits Administration Features

Claims Management
COBRA Administration
Deduction Management
Disability Insurance Administration
Employee Benefits Administration
Flexible Spending Accounts
FMLA Administration
For Brokers
For Employers
FSA Administration
Health Insurance Administration
HIPAA Compliant
Life Insurance Administration
Online Benefits Enrollment
Premium Billing
Provider Management
Retiree Administration
Retirement Plan Management

HR Analytics Features

Compensation Plan Modeling
Dashboard
HR Metrics Library
Leave & Absence Reporting
Predictive Modeling
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Talent Management
Trend Analysis
Turnover Tracking

Human Resources Features

360 Degree Feedback
Applicant Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruiting Management
Self Service Portal
Succession Planning
Time & Attendance Management
Time Off Management
Timesheets
Training Management

Onboarding Features

Course Management
Document Management
E-Verify / I-9 Forms
Electronic Forms
Electronic Signature
Employee Handbook
Employee Portal
File Management
Job Description Management
Orientation Management
Self Service Portal
Task Management
Tax Forms
Training Management

Payroll Features

401(k) Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Check Printing
Compensation Management
Deductions Management
Direct Deposit
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Tax Compliance
Vacation / Leave Tracking
W-2 and 1099 Preparation
Wage Garnishment

Performance Management Features

360 Degree Feedback
Compensation Management
Custom Rating Scales
Customizable Templates
Individual Development Plans
On-going Performance Tracking
Peer Appraisals
Review Cycle Tracking
Self Service Portal
Self-Appraisals
Skills Assessments
Weighted Performance Measures

Recruiting Features

Assessments
Background Screening
CRM
Interaction Tracking
Internal HR
Interview Management
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Self Service Portal

Talent Management Features

Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Competency Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Goal Setting / Tracking
Job Description Management
Onboarding
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Training Management

Workforce Management Features

Budgeting & Forecasting
Contractor Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Labor Projection
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Scheduling
Skills Tracking
Time & Attendance
Variable Workforce

Time Clock Features

Biometric Recognition
Hourly Employee Tracking
Messaging
Mobile Access
Online Punch Card
Payroll Management
Punch card
Reporting/Analytics
Salaried Employee Tracking
Sick Leave Tracking
Vacation / Leave Tracking
Workstation Tracking

Time Tracking Features

Automatic Time Capture
Billable & Non-Billable Hours
Billing & Invoicing
Employee Database
Expense Tracking
Mobile Time Tracking
Multiple Billing Rates
Offline Time Tracking
Online Time Tracking
Overtime Calculation
Time per Project Reporting
Timesheet Management
Vacation / Leave Tracking

Applicant Tracking Features

Assessments
Background Screening
Candidate Management
Collaboration Tools
Internal HR
Interview Management
Interview Scheduling
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Resume Search
Self Service Portal
Workflow Management

Benefits Administration Features

Claims Management
COBRA Administration
Deduction Management
Disability Insurance Administration
Employee Benefits Administration
Flexible Spending Accounts
FMLA Administration
For Brokers
For Employers
FSA Administration
Health Insurance Administration
HIPAA Compliant
Life Insurance Administration
Online Benefits Enrollment
Premium Billing
Provider Management
Retiree Administration
Retirement Plan Management

Compensation Management Features

Bonus Management
Compensation Assessment
Compensation Calculation
Compensation Plan Modeling
Compensation Statements
Employee Reward Programs
Incentive Programs
Organizational Charting
Salary Planning

HR Analytics Features

Compensation Plan Modeling
Dashboard
HR Metrics Library
Leave & Absence Reporting
Predictive Modeling
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Talent Management
Trend Analysis
Turnover Tracking

Human Resources Features

360 Degree Feedback
Applicant Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruiting Management
Self Service Portal
Succession Planning
Time & Attendance Management
Time Off Management
Timesheets
Training Management

Onboarding Features

Course Management
Document Management
E-Verify / I-9 Forms
Electronic Forms
Electronic Signature
Employee Handbook
Employee Portal
File Management
Job Description Management
Orientation Management
Self Service Portal
Task Management
Tax Forms
Training Management

Payroll Features

401(k) Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Check Printing
Compensation Management
Deductions Management
Direct Deposit
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Tax Compliance
Vacation / Leave Tracking
W-2 and 1099 Preparation
Wage Garnishment

Performance Management Features

360 Degree Feedback
Compensation Management
Custom Rating Scales
Customizable Templates
Individual Development Plans
On-going Performance Tracking
Peer Appraisals
Review Cycle Tracking
Self Service Portal
Self-Appraisals
Skills Assessments
Weighted Performance Measures

Recruiting Features

Assessments
Background Screening
CRM
Interaction Tracking
Internal HR
Interview Management
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Self Service Portal

Talent Management Features

Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Competency Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Goal Setting / Tracking
Job Description Management
Onboarding
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Training Management

Workforce Management Features

Budgeting & Forecasting
Contractor Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Labor Projection
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Scheduling
Skills Tracking
Time & Attendance
Variable Workforce

360 Degree Feedback Features

Dashboard
Feedback / Surveys
Progress Tracking
Question Library
Rater Selection
Self Service Portal
Supports External Reviewers

Attendance Tracking Features

Absence Management
Calendar Management
Employee Scheduling
Employee Time Clock
FMLA Tracking
Overtime Tracking
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Time Tracking
Timesheets
Vacation / Leave Tracking

Compliance Training Features

Multiple Locations / Departments
Online / Self-Paced
Anti-Bribery Training
Certification Management
Conflicts of Interest Training
Content Builder
Customer Service Standards
Customizable Branding
Diversity Training
Fair Disclosure
Federal / State Regulation Compliance
Gamification
Harassment / Discrimination Training
Industry-Specific Courses
Instructor-Led Training
Interactive Quizzes
Progress Tracking
Reporting / Analytics
Role-Specific Versions
Security / Privacy Training
Text / Email Reminders
Workplace Safety

Employee Engagement Features

Benchmarking
Cultural Alignment
Employee Awards
Employee Guides
Employee Recognition
Feedback Management
Goal Management
Health & Wellness Programs
Performance Management
Pulse Surveys

Employee Recognition Features

eCards
Goals
Leaderboards / Activity Tracking
Manager-to-Peer Recognition
Mention Management
Nominations
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Performance Management
Rewards Catalog
Rewards Points
Social Recognition

HR Compliance Features

Alerts / Notifications
Certifications Management
Communication Tools
Customizable HR Documents
Document Management
Records Management
Regulations Monitoring
Reporting / Analytics
Roles / Permissions
Version Control
Workflow Management

Org Chart Features

Collaboration
Data Import / Export
Drag & Drop
Interactive Elements
Photos / Images
Publishing / Sharing
Templates

Integrations

Adaptive Security
Bucketlist Rewards
CandorIQ
ChangeEngine
Comeet
Deltek Replicon Time
Ethena
Holisticly
Hyperproof
JobScore
Jobvite
Lever
LinkedIn Talent Hub
Motileo
Okta
Setyl
Shapes
ThriveSparrow
Vanta
Workato

Integrations

Adaptive Security
Bucketlist Rewards
CandorIQ
ChangeEngine
Comeet
Deltek Replicon Time
Ethena
Holisticly
Hyperproof
JobScore
Jobvite
Lever
LinkedIn Talent Hub
Motileo
Okta
Setyl
Shapes
ThriveSparrow
Vanta
Workato
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