BambooHR Reviews & Product Details

What I like most about BambooHR is how intuitive and easy it is to use. The interface is clean and visually appealing, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming, even if you’re not in the system every day. Everything is laid out in a logical way, which makes it easy to find what you need and move through tasks efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike is the lack of a live connection to Microsoft Azure for the PTO calendar. Because there isn’t a real-time sync, PTO visibility requires a cumbersome workaround. A more dynamic or automated connection would make it easier to keep calendars aligned across systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Extremely user-friendly interface

The design is clean and intuitive, so both HR and employees can easily navigate without extensive training.

2. Centralized employee information

All essential data — personal info, job history, documents, org charts — is in one place, which makes HR processes much smoother.

3. Great self-service for employees

Team members can view their own info, download documents, request time off, and update details without needing HR support every time.

4. Efficient performance and goals tools

The performance reviews and goal-tracking features help create a structured development culture without extra software.

5. Time-off management that just works

BambooHR makes leave tracking, approval workflows, and team calendars really simple — much more transparent and less error-prone.

6. Reporting and analytics

The reporting tools give insights into trends like turnover and headcount that help with data-driven decisions.

7. Integrations

It connects well with payroll, ATS, and other tools, so HR systems work together rather than in silos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Limited advanced reporting flexibility

While reporting is solid for standard use, deeper custom analytics or highly complex cross-module reports can be restrictive without exporting data.

2. Workflow automation could be stronger

Some approval or task automation features are useful, but for more complex multi-step processes (beyond basic time-off or onboarding), it can feel limited compared to dedicated workflow tools.

3. Performance management features are basic

The performance and goals tools are great for standard reviews, but if you need highly customizable or frequent real-time feedback flows, they can sometimes feel simplistic.

4. Mobile experience has room to grow

The core functionality is there on mobile, but certain tasks like detailed approvals or reporting feel better on desktop — which can impact managers who are on the go.

5. Add-on costs

Some useful features or modules are available only as add-ons, which can increase total cost if you want the full suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BambooHR is easy to use and has a pretty intuitive UI. I use it regularly, usually to check or request for my time off or check others' planned leave and birthdays. I think it's great that I can easily access others calendars and even know about they celebrations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish it was clearer if my requested time off is accepted or not - there is only an icon which is not obvious for me. I think integration with email is fine but I would consider giving the user more control of notifications they want to get - I only get notified about my own time off which I find a little redundant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The celebrations and welcome widgets on the home dashboard are fantastic for fostering a positive company culture even in a fast scaling environment like ours. I love how I can see upcoming birthdays and new highers at a glass ensuring that no team member feels overlooked. The time of requests widgets is a huge time saver highlighting urgent request so I can handle them instantly without digging through menus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When the dashboard is visually appealing I have found that the time of used graph can sometimes be a bit simplistic if you need to track complex accruals cross different global regions. The incomplete trainings section can become a bit cluttered if you have a large number of mandatory annual modules assigned at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about BambooHR is how simple and user-friendly it is. Everything is easy to find, the setup is straightforward, and it doesn’t take much time to start using it. We use it often because it brings all HR tasks into one place, has the right set of features without being complicated, integrates easily with other tools, and the customer support is reliable when help is needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about BambooHR is that some advanced features and customizations are limited unless you upgrade to higher plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think BambooHR stands out because it tries to make HR stuff feel more human and less complicated for everyone involved. Like, the way it cuts down on all that extra paperwork or whatever, so people can actually focus on things that matter, you know, like team growth or just building a better work vibe.

That emphasis on being transparent and easy to use, plus always getting better, it seems like they really get what HR folks deal with every day, and what employees want too.

Not sure if every part is perfect, but overall it supports people in a way that feels genuine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BambooHR has this issue where the advanced stuff like customization and reporting doesn't always cut it for bigger companies or ones that keep changing.

I mean, its super easy to use, which is nice, but as teams grow, they might need more options, you know, deeper controls or something finer tuned.

That simplicity though, it's probably what makes it good in the first place. And they do listen to users, keep making it better over time. It feels like that part could go either way depending on what you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BambooHR has a simple interface that’s easy to navigate. The role-based access control within the platform makes it straightforward to grant different levels of access to employees and managers. The organization charts are also easy to find and navigate. Overall, BambooHR keeps things clear and doesn’t overcomplicate the experience. I use BambooHR almost everyday to see my available number of leaves and also information about the team members I manage.

BambooHR integrates well with other softwares like payroll software. As it is a SaaS(software as a service) platform it is very easy to implement, it is as simple as creating an account and logging into it.

On the security front, one can easily integrate MFA/2FA for login, or integrate with organization email domain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The training is needed to understand where files are uploaded, who has access to those files, and, overall, how to navigate the software effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I LOVE the task function. It sends me email reminders when things are coming up to their due date—meetings, recurring events, and annual paperwork. It helps our small team (18 people) still feel manageable and organized. I use it weekly, if not more, to create personal goals within my job, and I can break those goals down into baby steps. That makes it easier for me to evaluate my own work and keep track of my colleagues’ work too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish it could integrate with programs I already use for tracking—for example, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft To Do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the best things about BambooHR is how easy it is to use. The dashboard is clean and intuitive for both HR teams and employees, so finding what you need never feels like a chore. Most people can get up and running with little to no training, even if they aren’t especially tech-savvy.

The mobile app is also well designed for everyday tasks, like requesting time off or approving requests, which makes it genuinely practical for day-to-day use.

Overall, compared with many clunky, outdated HR systems, BambooHR feels modern, straightforward, and thoughtfully built for real users, not just HR experts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although integrations are available, some require additional setup or paid add-ons, which takes away from the “plug-and-play” appeal.

Overall, it’s a strong option for small teams, but as requirements become more advanced, the limitations start to show. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BambooHR Payroll has been a great switch for us. As a small organization, we don't need a ton of bells and whistles with payroll as it's usually pretty straight forward. And when it's not, I've not had any issues contacting the support team and getting a quick resolution! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

After using BambooHR for a few years now, there are a few pain points that I've discovered. None of which have pushed me to seek an alternative solution, they are just some wishlist items I'd like to see changes to. For example-there is currently no option for a terminated employee to have access to their BambooHR account after their employment has ended to retrieve paystubs, tax documents, etc. So they have to contact me directly to request those documents. There is also a lot of room for improvement in the access levels, especially for supervisors and managers. I would also love to see improvements to the performance portion of BambooHR, as there is very little customization that can be done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.