[ BambooHR Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) [ BambooHR Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) # BambooHR Features ##### ## Core HR (6) Organization Management Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. Time, Attendance, and PTO Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. Expense Management Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments Salary Structures Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role Compliance Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting Benefits Administration Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options Show More ##### ## Platform (12) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Dashboards Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. Reporting and Dashboards Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Scalability Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. Show More ##### ## Employee Self Service (3) Web Portal Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. Benefits Manager Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers. Mobile Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. Show More ##### ## Administration (7) Payroll Entry Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. Time Off Accrual Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. Direct Deposit Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. Expense Reimbursement Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. Pre-tax Deductions Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. Wage Garnishment Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. Approvals Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. Show More ##### ## Taxes (3) Tax Calculation Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. Tax Filing Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. Automatic Tax Payment Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. Show More ##### ## Integration (4) API / Integration Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Time Tracking Integration Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. Accounting Integration Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. Core HR Integration Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. Show More ##### ## Workforce Management Platform Features (9) Labor Forecasting Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs. Shift Scheduling Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. Time & Attendance Tracking Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features. Absence & Leave Management Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform. Skills Management Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions. Workforce Analytics Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management. Self-Service Capabilities Web portals through which employees can view their schedules, submit PTO requests, configure work availability and preferences, and self-schedule from available work times. Mobile Shift Scheduling Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device. Team Communication Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests. Show More ##### ## Sourcing (5) Candidate Search Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites. Career Page Configuration Configures branded career page for the users website. Social Sourcing Enables the user to share job posting on social channels. Job Posting Posts job listings to job boards. Candidate Sourcing Metrics Reports where applicants are finding job listings. Show More ##### ## Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System (5) Candidate Evaluations Enables users to share feedback on candidates. Applicant Data Management Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team. Hiring Processes Tracking Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process. Scheduling Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews. Workflow Building Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows. Show More ##### ## Platform Content (5) E-Forms Provides electronic forms for employees to complete. E-Signature Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. Background Checks Enables the employer to perform background checks. Offer Letter Approvals Provides user with offer letter templates. Offer Letter Templates Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters. Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (5) Self-Service Portal Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process. Automated Team Introductions Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. Compliance Training Provides training on relevant compliance issues. Automated Onboarding Workflows Provides workflows which track new hire progress. Onboarding Notifications Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. Show More ##### ## Platform Data (3) Time-to-Productivity Reporting Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity. Onboarding Process Reporting Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process. Visualization Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. Show More ##### ## Basics (6) Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Show More ##### ## Content (5) Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks Content Creation Contains tools that allow users to create original content directly within the application Distribution Features Features to distribute content through a variety of channels including job boards, social, websites, etc. Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks File Sharing Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Show More ##### ## Logistics (2) Integrations & APIs API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. User, Role and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. to both internal and external users. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (2) Cloud Provides a cloud based version of the platform Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Show More ##### ## Recruiting and Onboarding (6) Interview Scheduling Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text Onboarding Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents. Sourcing and Candidate Identification Search broad candidate pool to recruit passive talent Interview Scheduling Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text Applicant Tracking Provides tools to track and analyze candidate applications throughout predetermined stages of the recruiting process. Job Posting Ability to post job descriptions and allow candidates to apply within software or on company's website. Show More ##### ## Performance reviews (3) 360 Reviews Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers. Customizable Forms Provides customizable employee review forms and questions. Review Status Tracking Tracks completion status of employee reviews. Show More ##### ## Goals (2) Goal-Setting Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals. Company Goals And OKRs Manages high-level company priorities or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and aligns them with employee goals. Show More ##### ## Feedback (4) Continuous Feedback Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance. Requesting Feedback Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees. 1-On-1 Meetings Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes. Public Praise Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance. Show More ##### ## Data (2) Dashboards And Reports Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data. Historical Data Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (3) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 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