BambooHR Features
Core HR (6)
Organization Management
Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. This feature was mentioned in 1426 BambooHR reviews.
Time, Attendance, and PTO
Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. 1416 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Expense Management
As reported in 749 BambooHR reviews. Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
Salary Structures
Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role This feature was mentioned in 1148 BambooHR reviews.
Compliance
As reported in 1168 BambooHR reviews. 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 1005 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform (12)
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. This feature was mentioned in 1466 BambooHR reviews.
Integration APIs
As reported in 1174 BambooHR reviews. 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. 1155 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
User, Role, and Access Management
As reported in 1509 BambooHR reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
Based on 1422 BambooHR reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 1384 BambooHR reviews.
Reporting
As reported in 1449 BambooHR reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 1486 BambooHR reviews.
Reporting and Dashboards
Based on 405 BambooHR reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 404 BambooHR reviews. 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. 400 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Scalability
Based on 388 BambooHR reviews. Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
Based on 417 BambooHR reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 392 BambooHR reviews.
Mobile
Based on 410 BambooHR reviews. Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.
Administration (7)
Payroll Entry
Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. 411 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Time Off Accrual
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. This feature was mentioned in 433 BambooHR reviews.
Direct Deposit
Based on 407 BambooHR reviews. Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Expense Reimbursement
Based on 333 BambooHR reviews. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
Pre-tax Deductions
Based on 388 BambooHR reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 350 BambooHR reviews.
Approvals
Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. 408 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Taxes (3)
Tax Calculation
As reported in 389 BambooHR reviews. 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. 380 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Automatic Tax Payment
As reported in 372 BambooHR reviews. Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.
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. 339 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Time Tracking Integration
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. 379 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Accounting Integration
Based on 322 BambooHR reviews. Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
Core HR Integration
Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. 361 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Workforce Management Platform Features (9)
Labor Forecasting
Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs. 534 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Shift Scheduling
As reported in 411 BambooHR reviews. 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. 681 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Absence & Leave Management
As reported in 796 BambooHR reviews. 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. 466 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Workforce Analytics
Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management. This feature was mentioned in 633 BambooHR reviews.
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. 744 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobile Shift Scheduling
Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device. 405 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Team Communication
Based on 508 BambooHR reviews. Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests.
Sourcing (5)
Candidate Search
Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites. 731 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Career Page Configuration
Based on 730 BambooHR reviews. Configures branded career page for the users website.
Social Sourcing
Enables the user to share job posting on social channels. This feature was mentioned in 41 BambooHR reviews.
Job Posting
Posts job listings to job boards. 47 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Candidate Sourcing Metrics
Reports where applicants are finding job listings. This feature was mentioned in 42 BambooHR reviews.
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System (5)
Candidate Evaluations
Based on 780 BambooHR reviews. Enables users to share feedback on candidates.
Applicant Data Management
Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team. 43 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Hiring Processes Tracking
As reported in 45 BambooHR reviews. Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process.
Scheduling
Based on 41 BambooHR reviews. Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews.
Workflow Building
Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows. This feature was mentioned in 41 BambooHR reviews.
Platform Content (5)
E-Forms
Provides electronic forms for employees to complete. 1179 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
E-Signature
Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. 1233 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Background Checks
Enables the employer to perform background checks. This feature was mentioned in 667 BambooHR reviews.
Offer Letter Approvals
As reported in 1082 BambooHR reviews. Provides user with offer letter templates.
Offer Letter Templates
Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters. 1075 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform Additional Functionality (5)
Self-Service Portal
As reported in 1234 BambooHR reviews. Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.
Automated Team Introductions
Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. This feature was mentioned in 1112 BambooHR reviews.
Compliance Training
As reported in 761 BambooHR reviews. Provides training on relevant compliance issues.
Automated Onboarding Workflows
Based on 1178 BambooHR reviews. Provides workflows which track new hire progress.
Onboarding Notifications
Based on 1226 BambooHR reviews. Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager.
Platform Data (3)
Time-to-Productivity Reporting
Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity. This feature was mentioned in 773 BambooHR reviews.
Onboarding Process Reporting
Based on 1004 BambooHR reviews. Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process.
Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. 920 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Basics (6)
Interoperability
As reported in 338 BambooHR reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows.
Performance
As reported in 380 BambooHR reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 380 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting
As reported in 403 BambooHR reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Interoperability
Based on 334 BambooHR reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
As reported in 373 BambooHR reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Content (5)
Automation
Based on 368 BambooHR reviews. Automates some or all operation related tasks
Content Creation
As reported in 343 BambooHR reviews. Contains tools that allow users to create original content directly within the application
Distribution Features
Based on 349 BambooHR reviews. Features to distribute content through a variety of channels including job boards, social, websites, etc.
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks 375 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
File Sharing
As reported in 385 BambooHR reviews. Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Logistics (2)
Integrations & APIs
As reported in 318 BambooHR reviews. 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. This feature was mentioned in 403 BambooHR reviews.
Additional Functionality (2)
Cloud
Based on 365 BambooHR reviews. Provides a cloud based version of the platform
Mobility
Based on 391 BambooHR reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Recruiting and Onboarding (6)
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text This feature was mentioned in 936 BambooHR reviews.
Onboarding
Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents. 1200 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Sourcing and Candidate Identification
Search broad candidate pool to recruit passive talent This feature was mentioned in 491 BambooHR reviews.
Interview Scheduling
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text This feature was mentioned in 936 BambooHR reviews.
Applicant Tracking
Provides tools to track and analyze candidate applications throughout predetermined stages of the recruiting process. This feature was mentioned in 536 BambooHR reviews.
Job Posting
Ability to post job descriptions and allow candidates to apply within software or on company's website. This feature was mentioned in 513 BambooHR reviews.
Performance reviews (3)
360 Reviews
Based on 552 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers.
Customizable Forms
Based on 577 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides customizable employee review forms and questions.
Review Status Tracking
Based on 582 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tracks completion status of employee reviews.
Goals (2)
Goal-Setting
Based on 597 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals.
Company Goals And OKRs
Based on 528 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Manages high-level company priorities or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and aligns them with employee goals.
Feedback (4)
Continuous Feedback
Based on 574 BambooHR reviews. Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance.
Requesting Feedback
As reported in 570 BambooHR reviews. 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. 421 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Public Praise
Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance. 464 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Data (2)
Dashboards And Reports
Based on 596 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data.
Historical Data
Based on 594 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained.
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. This feature was mentioned in 517 BambooHR reviews.
Agentic AI - Performance Management (2)
Multi-step Planning
Based on 38 BambooHR reviews. Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation This feature was mentioned in 37 BambooHR reviews.
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3)
Adaptive Learning
Based on 44 BambooHR reviews. Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation 44 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives This feature was mentioned in 44 BambooHR reviews.
Agentic AI - Onboarding (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Based on 52 BambooHR reviews. Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
As reported in 53 BambooHR reviews. Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation This feature was mentioned in 53 BambooHR reviews.
Proactive Assistance
Based on 53 BambooHR reviews. Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives 55 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (3)
Predictive Insights
As reported in 35 BambooHR reviews. Admin can use predictive AI analytics to better match candidates to positions.
AI Job Description
Users can generate job descriptions with generative AI. 35 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature.
Chatbot
As reported in 36 BambooHR reviews. Provides an AI chatbot to guide users through the hiring process.
Technology Glossary Features
View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms.
Shift scheduling is the process of creating work schedules to support company needs and employee satisfaction. Learn more about shift scheduling and how to create a successful process.
Labor forecasting is the process of predicting future labor needs. Learn more about forecasting staffing needs, different prediction methods, and how to implement a unique strategy.
Wage garnishment can take its toll not only on employees but also on employers. Learn more about wage garnishment, how it can impact a business, and what to do if an employee receives a garnishment of their wages.





