About BambooHR

With BambooHR, you can be confident that everything works together to give you an all-in-one experience that removes inefficiencies. Automate key functions, tasks, and integrations all with a single source of data. Collect and track signatures electronically to streamline your people operations in a fast, organized, environmentally conscious, and painless way for everyone involved. BambooHR helps you tap into workflows at every stage of the employee lifecycle to keep your organization running smoothly.

BambooHR has a free mobile app for iPhone and Android that syncs in real-time with your Bamboo account.

Pricing starting from:

USD 250.00/month

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

Key benefits of BambooHR

  • Employee Profiles: Managers can keep track of all employee history and recent information. Employees can update their own data. Co-workers can search the directory and discover each other's profiles.

  • BambooHR makes running payroll easy, quick, and stress-free by offering a single source of data, comprehensive payroll reporting, superior customer support, and full-service tax filing.

  • Applicant Tracking: Create job posts and track applications as they come in. Share and comment on resumes and add star ratings to candidates’ applications.

  • Time-off Management: Employees can request time off, view the company calendar and track their holiday/ sick days. Managers can approve time off and see time off reports.

  • HR Reports: Access pre-built reports or create custom reports on all kinds of data, from EEO-1 reports to age and gender profiles. Export reports to Excel, PDF & CSV.

  • Alerts: Set up email notifications to go to any member of staff to remind them of birthdays, benefit eligibility, license expirations and upcoming reviews.

  • Custom Permissions: Decide who has access to what within the system by giving specific access permissions to managers, admins and employees.

  • Globally Compatible: BambooHR supports payroll data in multiple currencies and six different languages.
  • Typical Customers

    • Freelancers
    • Small Businesses (2-50)
    • Mid-size Companies (51-500)
    • Large enterprises (500 and more)

    Deployment

    • Cloud-based
    • On-premises

    Markets

    Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France and 9 others

    Supported Languages

    Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, German and 2 others

    Pricing starting from:

    USD 250.00/month

    • Free Version
    • Free Trial
    • Subscription

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    Features

    Total features of BambooHR: 137

    • 360 Degree Feedback
    • 401(k) Tracking
    • API
    • Access Controls/Permissions
    • Activity Dashboard
    • Activity/News Feed
    • Ad hoc Reporting
    • Alerts/Escalation
    • Alerts/Notifications
    • Applicant Tracking
    • Application Management
    • Approval Process Control
    • Archiving & Retention
    • Audit Trail
    • Automatic Time Capture
    • Benefits Dashboard
    • Benefits Management
    • Billable & Non-Billable Hours
    • Calendar Management
    • Candidate Management
    • Candidate Profiles
    • Candidate Tracking
    • Career Development
    • Careers Page
    • Clock In/Out
    • Collaboration Tools
    • Commenting/Notes
    • Configurable Workflow
    • Customisable Branding
    • Customisable Forms
    • Customizable Fields
    • Customizable Reports
    • Customizable Templates
    • Dashboard
    • Data Import/Export
    • Data Visualization
    • Deduction Management
    • Direct Deposit
    • Disability Insurance Administration
    • Document Management
    • Document Storage
    • Electronic Forms
    • Electronic Signature
    • Email Templates
    • Employee Benefits Administration
    • Employee Database
    • Employee Directory
    • Employee Engagement Software
    • Employee Management
    • Employee Onboarding
    • Employee Portal
    • Employee Profiles
    • Employee Self Service
    • Employee Time Tracking
    • Engagement Tracking
    • Event Calendar
    • File Sharing
    • Goal Management
    • Goal Setting/Tracking
    • HIPAA Compliant
    • HR Management
    • HSA/FSA Administration
    • Health Insurance Administration
    • Internal HR
    • Interview Management
    • Job Board Software
    • Job Description Management
    • Job Posting
    • Job Requisition
    • Labor Forecasting
    • Learning & Development
    • Leave Tracking
    • Life Insurance Administration
    • Mass Notifications
    • Mobile Access
    • Mobile App
    • Multi-Language
    • Multi-State
    • Negative Feedback Management
    • OSHA Compliance
    • Onboarding
    • Ongoing Performance Tracking
    • Online Benefits Enrollment
    • Online Time Tracking Software
    • Organizational Charting
    • Orientation Workflow Management
    • Overtime Calculation
    • Payroll Management
    • Payroll Reporting
    • Peer Appraisals
    • Performance Appraisal
    • Performance Management
    • Performance Metrics
    • Performance Review Management
    • Pipeline Management
    • Policy Management
    • Project Time Tracking
    • Pulse Surveys
    • Question Library
    • Real-Time Analytics
    • Real-Time Reporting
    • Recruitment Management
    • Reminders
    • Reporting & Statistics
    • Reporting/Analytics
    • Resume Database
    • Resume Search
    • Resume Storage
    • Retirement Plan Management
    • Review Cycle Tracking
    • Role-Based Permissions
    • Search/Filter
    • Secure Data Storage
    • Self Assessment
    • Self Service Portal
    • Sick Leave Tracking
    • Single Sign On
    • Skills Tracking
    • Surveys & Feedback
    • Talent Management
    • Task Management
    • Tax Compliance
    • Third-Party Integrations
    • Time & Attendance
    • Time Off Management
    • Time Off Requests
    • Time Tracking
    • Timesheet Management
    • Training Management
    • Trend Analysis
    • Turnover Tracking
    • Vacation/Leave Tracking
    • Variable Workforce
    • Visual Analytics
    • W-2 Preparation
    • Wage Garnishment
    • Workflow Management

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    Reviews

    Overall rating

    4.6 /5
    (2,966)
    Value for Money
    4.5/5
    Features
    4.4/5
    Ease of Use
    4.6/5
    Customer Support
    4.5/5

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    Jackie
    Jackie
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    • Industry: Hospitality
    • Company size: 201–500 Employees
    • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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    Overall rating

    • Value for Money
    • Ease of Use
    • Customer Support
    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    Effective, time saving, keeps you organized!

    Reviewed on 01/12/2022

    I am really happy that we chose BambooHR, it keeps me organized, it takes care of reminders, which...

    I am really happy that we chose BambooHR, it keeps me organized, it takes care of reminders, which it was a huge problem that I had before, having to remember each employee dates of hire, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, etc. I also like that all our locations are under the same platform, so it is really easy to find employee's information. You can also have all the documents signed electronically, which saves time, paper & trees! I definitely recommend it.

    Pros

    I like the fact that reminds you about everything! we were able to set up reminders for employee eligibility for benefits, for employee discounts, for evaluations and much more! I love that I can have the employee's information in one platform, including the staff in Madrid. We are able to communicate with everyone at the same time. I also like that the employee onboarding makes them part of the team immediately!

    Cons

    Sometimes is confusing where to find things. The implementation was a little rushed. We weren't able to go back and review items when we had doubts, it seems to be that the trainer has a schedule that they can't miss, even if you have questions.

    Alternatives Considered

    WorkBright

    Reasons for Switching to BambooHR

    Didn't have as many features as BambooHR and it was not user friendly
    Andrew
    Andrew
    Overall rating
    • Industry: Computer Software
    • Company size: 11–50 Employees
    • Used Daily for 6-12 months
    • Review Source

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    • Value for Money
    • Ease of Use
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    • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

    Great HR Software for Small Businesses

    Reviewed on 08/01/2024

    Overall, this is a great HR application for small businesses. There are a lot of very useful...

    Overall, this is a great HR application for small businesses. There are a lot of very useful out-of-box features available, and the pricing model doesn't change if you are under a certain number of users so there is room for growth without continuously increasing your costs. Compared to other HR applications we researched, this was the most user-friendly for the best price. If you are looking to automate some of your HR work, I highly recommend implementing BambooHR. It has greatly improved the organization of our HR processes.

    Pros

    BambooHR is an easy to use and very comprehensive HR software that offers a lot of valuable and high-use out-of-box features. Our initial primary uses of the software were aggregation and consolidation of personnel information, PTO tracking, and general communication of company announcements to the team. As we got further into the product offerings, we also began to heavily utilize the onboarding, offboarding, and recruiting features, all of which were previously done using very manual processes. BambooHR allowed us to discontinue using spreadsheets and other manual forms for very common and basic HR functions, while housing them under one roof. It also provided our employees with a easier way to contribute to their own personnel profiles, and while as request and track PTO.

    Cons

    To properly utilize BambooHR according to your companies specific HR processes, there is a lot of individual and time-intensive setup involved. The platform is fairly customizable, but only if you are willing to invest significant time into configuring the features. While we expected a significant time investment into setting up the application, we were disappointed to learn that we would not have a dedicated account manager to help us with the setup process. We had to learn everything about the platform on our own through the BambooHR help portal, or by calling the customer service number and waiting for a representative to be available. We also experience a price increase only a few month after signing up for the service. We were also disappointed to learn that the integrations with Google and Slack are very limited, and while some information can be passed between the systems, we needed to customize some of the API calls in order to share more useful information with the team. There are definitely some limitations to their integrations.

    Alternatives Considered

    Zoho People and Rippling

    Reasons for Choosing BambooHR

    Pingboard had very limited features and they were implementing a 700% cost increase.

    Switched From

    Pingboard

    Reasons for Switching to BambooHR

    BambooHR has the best features and the best price.
    Christin
    Overall rating
    • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
    • Company size: 11–50 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
    • Review Source

    Overall rating

    • Value for Money
    • Ease of Use
    • Customer Support
    • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

    User-Friendly

    Reviewed on 23/10/2024

    Great. I started out using it as just an employee then became HR (Bamboo Admin) later.

    Great. I started out using it as just an employee then became HR (Bamboo Admin) later.

    Pros

    very user-friendly; most processes are step by step and very clear

    Cons

    Entering one-time trainings can be a pain, many of our staff take trainings on their own and they are not all the same. Having to go into Settings in order to enter Training names then go back to the employee and enter the information

    Verified Reviewer
    Overall rating
    • Industry: Entertainment
    • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 1-5 months
    • Review Source

    Overall rating

    • Ease of Use
    • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

    Good to use for minimum customization

    Reviewed on 28/09/2024

    Pros

    Ease of implementation and variety of features, being user friendly

    Cons

    Limited customization options is something that should be looked into

    Ron
    Overall rating
    • Industry: Information Technology & Services
    • Company size: 11–50 Employees
    • Used Daily for 1+ year
    • Review Source

    Overall rating

    • Value for Money
    • Ease of Use
    • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

    A Solid Time Tracking and HR Management Software

    Reviewed on 05/09/2024

    Used as both an end user and middle management to do reviews for direct reports.

    Used as both an end user and middle management to do reviews for direct reports.

    Pros

    Good interface for time tracking, requesting time off, and general HR management.

    Cons

    Takes a considerable amount of time to properly configure for complex organizations.

    Alternatives Considered

    ADP Workforce Now

    Reasons for Switching to BambooHR

    HR functions were better suited for the organization.
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    BambooHR FAQs

    Below are some frequently asked questions for BambooHR.

    BambooHR offers the following pricing plans:

    Pricing is based on number of employees, with volume discounts as the employee count rises. There are two features packages to choose from: Core or Pro. BambooHR offers a range of pricing plans designed to cater to different needs and preferences. The plans are comprehensive, offering HR, payroll, and benefits management solutions in one complete package. Users can select from multiple plan options and add-ons to customize their experience and find the perfect fit for their organization. One key distinguishing feature is the flexibility of the plans, allowing users to pay a single low monthly payment and providing the option to cancel at any time. This flexibility gives users control over their subscription and ensures that they are only paying for the services they need, making BambooHR's pricing plans both convenient and tailored to individual requirements.

    BambooHR has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000

    BambooHR supports the following languages:

    Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

    BambooHR supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    BambooHR integrates with the following applications:

    15Five, Absorb LMS, Applauz Recognition, ApplicantPRO, Beekeeper, Bitium, Bonusly, Breezy, CATS, Carta, Comeet, Cornerstone HR, Deputy, Engagedly, GoodHire, Google Calendar, Greenhouse, Grovo, Humanity, Indeed, Inovalon Provider Cloud, JazzHR, JobScore, Jobma, Jobvite, Kantata, Kudos, Lattice, Lattice Engines, Lever, Litmos, Lucidchart, MakeShift, Maxwell Health, Motivosity, NetSuite, Northpass, Okta, OneLogin, OrgChart, Performance Pro, PlanSource, Primalogik, Reward Gateway, Small Improvements, SmartRecruiters, SocialChorus, TalentLMS, TimeRewards, TravelPerk, Travitor, TriNet Hire, Workable, Workday Peakon Employee Voice, WorkforceHub Time & Attendance, Zapier, iMocha

    BambooHR offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat

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