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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Key benefits of BambooHR
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Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, United States, South Africa and 9 others
Supported Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, pt-br and 2 others
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Features
Total features of BambooHR: 139
- 360 Degree Feedback
- 401(k) Tracking
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity/News Feed
- Alerts/Notifications
- Applicant Tracking
- Application 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
- CRM
- Calendar Management
- Candidate Management
- Candidate Profiles
- Candidate Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Compensation Management
- Compensation Plan Modeling
- Competency Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Configurable Workflow
- Contractor Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Reports
- Customisable Templates
- Customizable Fields
- Dashboard
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Deduction Management
- Direct Deposit
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- E-Verify/I-9 Forms
- Electronic Forms
- Electronic Signature
- 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
- Feedback Management
- 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-Country
- 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
- Real Time Reporting
- Recruitment Management
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Resume Storage
- Retirement Plan Management
- Review Cycle Tracking
- Role-Based Permissions
- Salaried Employee Tracking
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Self Assessment
- Self Service Portal
- Sick Leave Tracking
- Skills Tracking
- Succession Planning
- Summary Reports
- Surveys & Feedback
- Talent Acquisition
- 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 02/03/2020
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: Telecommunications
- Company size: 201-500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Excellent choice for SMB's
Reviewed on 07/06/2021
Needed an affordable HR system that could do everything we needed it to. For the most part it...
Needed an affordable HR system that could do everything we needed it to. For the most part it does, but we have to use ADP for our Payroll to satisfy that aspect of our business, including our time keeping and vacation. We use a different Applicant Tracking System for recruiting and hiring, but everything else goes through BambooHR.
Pros
The user interface is perfectly logical and easy to navigate. Very simple format with ability to handle complex scenarios.
Cons
The time keeping and payroll features are bolt ons. It would be nice to have fully integrated, inhouse designed and operated options for a 100% complete all-in-one system.
- Industry: Entertainment
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
The best HRIS on the market
Reviewed on 23/11/2021
Pros
Having compared all the HRIS softwares on the market against Bamboo, their efficiency and features trump most of what we were looking for.
The UX is awesome, has all the features, and they work, which isn't always a given!
A HR reps dream!
Cons
Although the UX is great for what it is, it could be a bit prettier and easier to use - much like a lot of modern new apps!
- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
Middle of the road software that needs improvement
Reviewed on 15/09/2017
We are currently researching other HR software. I'm not sure which is better, software that...
We are currently researching other HR software. I'm not sure which is better, software that contains the modules needed with obvious and crippling flaws or software that is easy to use both by admin and employees with limited modules.
Pros
The idea of on-boarding a new employee electronically is a huge plus. It engages employees before they start and makes it so that they come in with paperwork already filled out and spend their first day doing more than just paperwork.
Most of the framework is in place, but EACH area needs improvement, both in the functionality for administration and the ease of use for employees. The sections offered are vital, but aren't complete.
Cons
The benefits area is lacking a lot of common sense tools - like the ability to attach plan documents to an insurance plan (only a link can be used), display plan cost information to an employee BEFORE they sign up (the pricing is only available AFTER they sign up and become eligible). Many things like this create double the amount of work for the administrator.
The actual on-boarding process was a struggle because even though the forms were done properly by the employees (I sat with a few and watched them), it didn't save all information in completed fields. Employees were frustrated when they had to fill out forms multiple times because you cannot edit once saved.
I love that employees can e-sign documents, but preparing the forms is cumbersome and they can't be customized easily. For instance, if you need to update a form because something has changed or didn't save properly, you have to delete the task and resend to any employees who need an updated form.
When I discussed a few very basic items with support, they just offered a work around that many clients use. These are obvious flaws in the system that need to be addressed, but aren't necessarily a priority. Bamboo HR seems to focus more on flashy design than actual content. It makes them seem like a leader in the industry, but as soon as you dig in, the flaws are obvious.
For the price, there needs to be more development in the software.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
All Information In One Place With Many Features
Reviewed on 22/08/2021
It is a beautiful application that distinguishes it from other similar applications in that it...
It is a beautiful application that distinguishes it from other similar applications in that it contains the feature "360 Degree Feedback" that brings employees' ideas closer and helps the success of the work
Pros
What I liked the most about this application is “360 Degree Feedback” which is a feature that I did not find in many similar softwares
Cons
It is a very good software but it does not have a feature "Scheduling"
Reasons for Choosing BambooHR
BambooHR contains "360 Degree Feedback" feature that is not contained by kiwiHRSwitched From
kiwiHRBambooHR 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: View Pricing Plans
- 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.
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:
Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, pt-br
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, Ability Network, Absorb LMS, Applauz Recognition, ApplicantPRO, BambooHR, Beekeeper, Bitium, Bonusly, Breezy, CATS, Carta, Carta by Archon Systems, Comeet, Cornerstone HR, Deputy, Engagedly, GoodHire, Google Calendar, Greenhouse, Grovo, Humanity, Indeed, JazzHR, JobScore, Jobma, Jobvite, Justworks Hours, Kudos, Lattice, Lattice Engines, Lever, Lucidchart, MakeShift, Mavenlink, Maxwell Health, Motivosity, NetSuite, NetSuite CRM, Newton, Northpass, Officevibe, Okta, OneLogin, OrgChart, Paycor Talent Development, Peakon, a Workday company, Performance Pro, PlanSource, Primalogik, Reward Gateway, SAP Litmos, Small Improvements, SmartRecruiters, SocialChorus, TalentLMS, TimeRewards, TimeWorksPlus, TravelPerk, Travitor, TriNet Hire, Workable, Zapier, iMocha
Q. What level of support does BambooHR offer?
BambooHR offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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