About BambooHR
BambooHR offers a single system to consolidate all employee and human resources related data and to manage a number of human resources activity. The software can be used to build a centralized database of employee profiles that can be accessed by anyone in the company with the access permissions you define. Each profile can store personal information and a photo, as well as details on benefits, salary, time off, documents, training, and more. You can also add custom fields to record important information unique to your company.
Employees can be given self-service access to BambooHR letting them view and update their information whenever they wish. With custom permissions you can define which users have access to which information. Employees can also use the app to request time off, see what days off they are entitled to, and when other members of staff have booked time off. Managers can add time off policies and set accrual levels, approve time-off requests, and generate custom time off reports.
Aside from time off reports, BambooHR offers a range of other custom reports with the ability to filter, group and sort any of data in the system. The software also comes with a selection of pre-built reports such as salary history, age and gender data, turnover rate and more. Data can be pulled from your other 3rd party apps with BambooHR’s API and its integrations with a number of 3rd party benefit enrolment, payroll, and performance reviews software.
BambooHR also comes with an integrated application tracking system (ATS) module. The module can be used to create and publish job openings and record, review and track the status of incoming applications. There are further advanced features of the ATS module available that cover resume commenting, candidate ratings, job postings on social media and more.
BambooHR’s Time-Tracking component makes the time entry experience simple and accurate for employees and managers alike. Have access to built in reports to understand how many hours are being worked, what projects are being worked on and by whom. Employees can track hours worked on the web or in the mobile app for quick and accurate time entry and management can see and have access at any time.
BambooHR helps you keep track of all human resources activity not only through reporting, but also through email alerts. You can set up alerts to go to anyone about anything, from birthdays, to performance reviews, to insurance expirations. BambooHR also 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.
BambooHR has a free mobile app for iPhone and Android that syncs in real-time with your Bamboo account.
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Features
Total features of BambooHR: 148
- 360 Degree Feedback
- 401(k) Tracking
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity/News Feed
- Alerts/Notifications
- Applicant Tracking
- Applications Management
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Assessment Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Automatic Time Capture
- Benchmarking
- Benefits Management
- Billable & Non-Billable Hours
- Billing & Invoicing
- Bonus Management
- CRM
- Calendar Management
- Candidate Management
- Candidate Profiles
- Candidate Tracking
- Charting
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Compensation Management
- Compensation Plan Modeling
- Compensation Statements
- Competency Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Configurable Workflow
- Contact Database
- Contractor Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Reports
- Customisable Templates
- Customizable Fields
- Dashboard
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Deduction Management
- Digital Signature
- Direct Deposit
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- E-Verify/I-9 Forms
- Electronic Forms
- Electronic Signature
- Email Alerts
- Email Invitations & Reminders
- Email Templates
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Employee Database
- Employee Directory
- Employee Handbook
- Employee Management
- Employee Onboarding
- Employee Portal
- Employee Profiles
- Employee Self Service
- Employee Time Tracking
- Event Calendar
- FMLA Administration
- File Sharing
- Goal Setting / Tracking
- HIPAA Compliant
- HR Management
- HR Metrics Library
- Individual Development Plans
- Internal HR
- Interview Management
- Interview Scheduling
- Job Application Management
- Job Description Management
- Job Posting
- Job Requisition
- Leave Tracking
- Messaging
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Time Tracking
- Multi-Currency
- Multi-Language
- Multi-State
- Negative Feedback Management
- On-going Performance Tracking
- Onboarding
- Online Benefits Enrollment
- Online Time Clock
- Online Time Tracking Software
- Organisational Charting
- Orientation Workflow Management
- Overtime Calculation
- Payroll Management
- Payroll Reporting
- Peer Appraisals
- Performance Appraisal
- Performance Management
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Review Management
- Predictive Modeling
- Process/Workflow Automation
- Progress Tracking
- Pulse Surveys
- Purchasing & Receiving
- Real Time Reporting
- Records Management
- Recruitment Management
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Retirement Plan Management
- Review Cycle Tracking
- Role-Based Permissions
- Rules-Based Workflow
- SSL Security
- Salaried Employee Tracking
- Salary History
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Self Assessment
- Self Service Portal
- Sick Leave Tracking
- Skills Tracking
- Succession Planning
- Summary Reports
- 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
- W-2 Preparation
- Wage Garnishment
- Workflow Management
- Workstation Tracking
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- Industry: Human Resources
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
BambooHR Turns a Small Business into a Big Business
Reviewed on 2/3/2020
I enjoyed it more than other recruiting software I've used. It makes work easier and helps me be a...
I enjoyed it more than other recruiting software I've used. It makes work easier and helps me be a manager instead of a paper pusher.
Pros
I personally like that BambooHR has different portals for its users. They've built a database that allows employees to: 1. Maintain their own records (whether the company sends or user uploaded); track time off earned, sick days used, and hours worked; while allowing the user to sign documents easily electronically; and 2. Makes being an HR manager, easy. What I mean is, creating records (employees or temps) and ensuring they have all the blocks checked (background ran, drug test paperwork properly filled out, and any other documentation needing signed) within the timeframe needed to start working - is tracked, maintained, and recorded for you... so all in all, eliminates the monotony of HR and time wasted on paperwork while assisting managers/employees in ensuring proper compliance.
Cons
Well, I still had to scan any documents that weren't created or automated through the software and label them. For example, I work at a satellite location; the warehouse I staff for has a basketball court out back for employees to use on their break. I had to create a document that stated employees for my agency had to make sure they were clocked out, that they were responsible for any risk of injury and that the company and staffing agency would not be held liable for any resulting injury that may occur. The rest of the staffing agency didn't need this so I still had to print out 50 copies, have each employee sign one, upload it, file it in the employee file in the software, label it, then give the copy back to the employee. This really is not an issue unless if turnover is high, this could get annoying.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10
Bamboo HR, a slick but severely limited recruiting software
Reviewed on 28/7/2020
As stated, the BHR system is a recruiters dream and makes the talent acquisition process easier for...
As stated, the BHR system is a recruiters dream and makes the talent acquisition process easier for those businesses that are only using the job boards to get applicants. Just don't expect much more after that.
Pros
The look an feel of BambooHR (BHR) is amazing! Its almost like Facebook for recruiting. It is very intuitive for what it does and offers to the administrator and end user. The applicant tracking system is very easy to use and goes the extra mile with automation and thoughtfulness concerning on-boarding and then " flowing" into the core HRIS. The BHR system was chosen by a previous HR professional that clearly had a recruiting bias. Although important, more vetting should have been done to make a sound choice for long term success regarding the needs of a small to mid-size business.
Cons
Beyond what I described above there is limited functionality without also purchasing and integrating other systems through a "bolt-on" approach. By "Bolt-on" I mean that BHR will not automate between the core HR system of BHR and a timekeeping system, a payroll system, benefits administration system, leave administration system. The ability to have a robust system is possible but is not practical or cost effective with BambooHR. In order to get a full platform, covering the full life cycle of and employee, through BHR, a business would have to pay upwards of 30-40 dollars per employee per month. Simply put other options are available and far more robust with better long term results for less money- See my review of APS Payroll for an example.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 201-500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Robust tool, but we don’t use all the features
Reviewed on 31/3/2021
Overall positive experience. It serves the purpose for what I use with org chart, time off...
Overall positive experience. It serves the purpose for what I use with org chart, time off management, storing benefits and company policies, and direct report and personal profile info.
Pros
I am a user of BambooHR and find it useful to accessing the company org chart. I can search by name to see who sits on what team. This is helpful since my company is growing and hiring a lot of people. It can be confusing in a virtual setting to know what teams people are on, so I check frequently. I also like how easy it is to request time off and approve requests from the manager side. These are the main 2 functions I use.
Cons
I think my company isn’t using all the functionality and we have some disjointed systems, but that isn’t a fault of the tool. Since I use the org chart feature most, it would be great to be able to click into names and see a basic profile with their contact info.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Worst HR Company Provider EVER!
Reviewed on 22/1/2020
Since moving to their new Payroll service (Trax Payroll) BambooHR has been in the business of...
Since moving to their new Payroll service (Trax Payroll) BambooHR has been in the business of keeping us from HR compliance and has made processing payroll much more time consuming and frustrating. All with a lack of professional and effective customer support. They have mishandled payroll taxes, W-2's and account access once we notified them of changing to a better HR management solution. This has truly been a nightmare that won't end.
Pros
The software does have some nice features like Performance Management.
Cons
The worst payroll software in history! Sold me a bill of goods that everything was integrated, however, they use a remote link which is clunky and extremely frustrating to use unless everything is "just right". Do your research - there is better out there along with excellent customer support. I had to manually add employee PTO each pay period as their system was not integrated with their Payroll software.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Simple to use and an absolute must..
Reviewed on 1/2/2021
Pros
The customer support is flawless, they practice what they preach. The product works exactly as delivered. Easy to use and great product support.
Cons
There have been no cons to the software. If i had one thing to say, I would like to an alternate platform to generate the monthly cost or a more transparent discount program based on headcount.
BambooHR FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for BambooHR.Q. What type of pricing plans does BambooHR offer?
BambooHR offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from:
- Pricing model: Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Pricing is based on number of employees, with volume discounts as the employee count rises. There are two features packages to choose from: Essentials or Advantage. For a free quote, visit www.bamboohr.com/packaging
Q. What are the main features of BambooHR?
We do not have any information about BambooHR features
Q. Who are the typical users of BambooHR?
BambooHR has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000
Q. What languages does BambooHR support?
BambooHR supports the following languages:
Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Q. Does BambooHR support mobile devices?
BambooHR supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does BambooHR integrate with?
BambooHR integrates with the following applications:
15Five, 7Geese, Ability Network, Absorb LMS, Applauz Recognition, ApplicantPRO, BambooHR, Beekeeper, Bitium, Bonusly, Boomr Mobile, Breezy, CATS, Carta, Carta by Archon Systems, Comeet, Cornerstone HR, Deputy, Engagedly, GoodHire, Google Calendar, Greenhouse, Grovo, Humanity, Indeed, JazzHR, JobScore, Jobma, Jobvite, Kudos, Lattice, Lattice Engines, Lever, Lucidchart, MakeShift, Mavenlink, Maxwell Health, Motivosity, NetSuite, NetSuite CRM, Newton, Northpass, Officevibe, Okta, OneLogin, OrgChart, Peakon, a Workday company, Performance Pro, PlanSource, Primalogik 360, Reward Gateway, SAP Litmos, Small Improvements, SmartRecruiters, SocialChorus, TalentLMS, TimeRewards, TravelPerk, Travitor, TriNet Hire, Workable, WorkforceHub, Zapier, iMocha
Q. What level of support does BambooHR offer?
BambooHR offers the following support options:
FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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