Tom G.
TG
Tom G.
Service Desk Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Simple, Efficient HR with Strong Self-Service"
4/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

BambooHR is intuitive and easy to use, which makes managing HR tasks quick and straightforward. The self-service features are particularly helpful, allowing employees to access their own information, request time off, and update records without relying on HR. It also centralises key people data in one place, improving visibility and reducing admin effort. Overall, it streamlines processes, saves time, and provides a consistent experience across the business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

BambooHR can feel limited in terms of reporting and flexibility, particularly when trying to extract more detailed or customised data. Some processes still require manual workarounds, which reduces efficiency. There can also be occasional access or performance issues, which disrupts day-to-day use. Overall, while it covers the basics well, it can lack the depth and configurability needed for more complex requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Diana Marcela N.
DN
Diana Marcela N.
Directora de arte
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Seamless Onboarding, Smooth Performance, and Easy PTO Management in Bamboo HR"
4.5/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

Bamboo HR is a great platform when it’s used well. When I started working at H+L (my current employer, a marketing agency), the onboarding process was seamless. It was great to see visual feedback in the platform as I completed each stage. I also really appreciated that it let me save feedback as it came up and manage PTO. Integrations such as calendar updates are very useful when asking for PTO. AI-Generated Peer Groups also helped me in my early stages to get to see a bigger picture of who I was working with and who I have to look for. Regardless of containing a lot of documents and features, the platform has always run smoothly with no lag. I'm quite sure that Bamboo is more than an expense, is a investment for any company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

I do appreciate the design, but I feel it would be helpful to have a way of personalizing the panels and improving the calendar integration to add PTO as well as holidays these will have more impact for me as an employee on organizing my time, kind of being authomatic almost. I'd also like to have more control or visibility over the new positions open that I can recomend someone to, this will be impacfull not only for me as an employe but also to the company that can have easy access to such crutial iformation when hiring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A B.
AB
A B.
Business
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Simple, Clean, and Efficient HR Management in One Place"
4.5/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

Its simple, user-friendly, and well-organized approach to managing employee information and HR processes. The platform brings important HR functions such as employee records, time tracking, performance management, payroll, and reporting into one place, which can save organizations a lot of time and reduce administrative work. I also like its clean interface because it makes the system easy to understand and use, even for people who are not highly experienced with HR software. Overall, BambooHR stands out to me because it helps HR teams work more efficiently while providing employees with a convenient and accessible experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

some of its advanced features can feel limited compared with more comprehensive HR management platforms. The system is generally easy to use, but certain customization and reporting options may not be flexible enough for organizations with complex HR requirements. Some features may also require additional paid plans or add-ons, which can increase the overall cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"An Easy-to-Use Platform for Employees and Managers"
3.5/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

What I like best about BambooHR is its clean and intuitive user interface. It's easy to find employee information, company documents, and organizational details without having to navigate through multiple systems. The platform performs reliably, and the self-service experience makes common HR tasks simple and efficient. I also appreciate the integration with our learning management system (Absorb), which helps streamline onboarding and training by automatically keeping employee information in sync. From an employee perspective, onboarding was straightforward and the platform was easy to learn with very little guidance. While I don't have visibility into pricing, the time saved through automation and self-service likely provides good value for the organization. Overall, BambooHR provides a smooth experience for both employees and managers and reduces the need for manual HR processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

One area for improvement is the level of customization available to employees. While the platform is very easy to use, some pages and workflows feel fairly fixed, and it would be nice to have more flexibility in how information is displayed and personalized. I'd also like to see more AI-powered features, such as smarter search or recommendations, to make it even easier to find information and complete common tasks. Overall, these are relatively minor improvements to an otherwise intuitive platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Elizabeth A.
EA
Elizabeth A.
Office Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"BambooHR: User-Friendly One-Stop Shop With Outstanding Support"
5/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

BambooHR is extremely user friendly. I love the fact that it is a one stop shop for everything. Benefits, Hiring, Reports, Taxes, Payroll, Time clocks. You name it, they have it. I also LOVE the support you receive from the tam at Bamboo. Anytime I am struggling with something they are there to answer immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

Honestly I don't have anything I dislike at the moment that I can think of off the top of my head. Maybe more in depth custom reporting to where I can truly customize a report with anything. And that could be user error if I am honest LOL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Verified User in Financial Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Bamboo HR Integrations Make PTO Visibility Effortless"
4/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

I like that Bamboo HR connects with various integrations across my company. It makes it easy for me to see who’s out on PTO, for example, and to access other areas of the business when needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

With BambooHR, I don’t like that the default view for checking how much vacation time I have left is shown in hours and broken down by month. For me, it would be much more helpful if it were an aggregate view that shows how many days of annual leave or PTO I have available for the year. I’m more used to seeing the overall picture rather than a month-by-month breakdown. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nilesh S.
NS
Nilesh S.
Senior Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Access to Personal Details, Communications, and Leave Tracking"
4/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

It’s easy to access my personal details and company-related communications in one place. It’s also convenient to apply for leave and track it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

I like BambooHR for its simplicity, but tracking down historical information or specific documents can sometimes take longer than I expect. More advanced search and filtering options would make the overall experience even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sanjeet S.
SS
Sanjeet S.
Senior Data Engineer (IN4)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"BambooHR’s Simple, Training-Free UI with Smooth HR Data Integrations"
5/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

The GUI and navigation is really simple in BambooHR and when I used Bamboo HR for first time I was surprised by its simplicity. There was no need for any training as a new associate using it. And there were integration to sync leave/appraisal and all other HR data to other platforms. So I never had to worry about data not being in sync across platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

The mobile app for BambooHR was not helpful for managers, in case they want to access teams leave requests, there was limited option in mobile app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adelfo Daniel G.
AG
Adelfo Daniel G.
Tech Leader
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"BambooHR’s Intuitive, All-in-One Hub for Staying Organized and Connected"
5/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

What I like best about BambooHR is how user-friendly and intuitive the interface is. It does an excellent job of keeping everything organized in one single place, making it incredibly easy to navigate. Additionally, it provides a great way to easily connect and stay in touch with other colleagues across the company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

What I dislike most is that a lot of colleagues' profile information isn't fully updated. There should be more incentives or features to encourage everyone to use the platform actively. It would be great to integrate some fun, interactive dynamics to boost engagement—perhaps something casual and quick to catch someone's attention, similar to the classic Facebook 'pokes'. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Mining & Metals
UM
Verified User in Mining & Metals
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Implementation and Simple, Intuitive Interface"
4/5
What do you like best about BambooHR?

Overall, implementing the product was very easy, and the interface is straightforward to navigate.

As an HR leader, I appreciate that BambooHR strikes a strong balance between functionality and simplicity. The system is intuitive for both HR administrators and employees, and it helps streamline processes that can otherwise become time-consuming—especially reporting, workflows, and employee data management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about BambooHR?

One of the limitations of BambooHR is that it can feel less robust than some larger enterprise HRIS platforms. While its ease of use is a major advantage, organizations with more complex reporting, workforce planning, global payroll, or advanced HR needs may find some functionality less comprehensive than enterprise solutions. For a growing company, there can be trade-offs between simplicity and depth of capability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.