Namely Features
Core HR (6)
Organization Management
This feature was mentioned in 139 Namely reviews.
Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc.
Time, Attendance, and PTO
As reported in 150 Namely reviews.
Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information.
Expense Management
Based on 64 Namely reviews.
Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
Salary Structures
101 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role
Compliance
This feature was mentioned in 97 Namely reviews.
Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting
Benefits Administration
As reported in 137 Namely reviews.
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
Platform (16)
Customization
112 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
As reported in 85 Namely 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
As reported in 66 Namely reviews.
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
This feature was mentioned in 120 Namely reviews.
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
This feature was mentioned in 119 Namely reviews.
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
Based on 94 Namely reviews.
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Reporting
This feature was mentioned in 116 Namely reviews.
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Dashboards
This feature was mentioned in 111 Namely reviews.
Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline.
Reporting
55 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
APIs / Integration
Based on 36 Namely 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.
Performance and Reliability
As reported in 50 Namely reviews.
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.
Mobile User Support
This feature was mentioned in 39 Namely reviews.
Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices.
Reporting and Dashboards
Based on 108 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 109 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance and Reliability
Based on 114 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
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
Based on 101 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.
Time Tracking (2)
Ease of Completing Timesheets
This feature was mentioned in 71 Namely reviews.
Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users
Billable Time Rate Management
Based on 32 Namely reviews.
Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc.
Mobile Time Tracking (1)
Time Tracking
45 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device.
Administration (14)
Business Tool Integration
Based on 39 Namely reviews.
Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
Workflow
This feature was mentioned in 51 Namely reviews.
Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer
Automated Reminders
Based on 45 Namely reviews.
Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets
Policy Compliance Management
As reported in 38 Namely reviews.
Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies
User, Role, and Access Management
52 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Payroll Entry
Based on 110 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.
Time Off Accrual
Based on 104 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
Direct Deposit
Based on 131 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Expense Reimbursement
Based on 47 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
Pre-tax Deductions
Based on 100 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.
Wage Garnishment
Based on 69 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.
Approvals
Based on 95 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.
Check/W-2 Printing
Based on 89 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.
Check/W-2 Delivery
Based on 96 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
Based on 133 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Benefits Manager
Based on 109 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
Mobile
Based on 97 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.
Taxes (3)
Tax Calculation
Based on 93 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.
Tax Filing
Based on 83 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.
Automatic Tax Payment
Based on 79 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.
Integration (4)
API / Integration
Based on 60 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
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
Based on 59 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.
Accounting Integration
Based on 49 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
Core HR Integration
Based on 73 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
Workforce Management Platform Features (7)
Shift Scheduling
Based on 21 Namely reviews.
Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled.
Time & Attendance Tracking
This feature was mentioned in 50 Namely reviews.
Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features.
Absence & Leave Management
This feature was mentioned in 61 Namely reviews.
Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform.
Skills Management
36 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions.
Workforce Analytics
42 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management.
Self-Service Capabilities
This feature was mentioned in 59 Namely reviews.
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
Based on 22 Namely reviews.
Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device.
Benefits Administration Platform Features (19)
Benefits Record Management
Based on 113 Namely reviews.
Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database.
Enrollment Planning
As reported in 99 Namely reviews.
Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
Third-Party Carrier Integration
This feature was mentioned in 72 Namely reviews.
Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees.
Document Management
Based on 95 Namely reviews.
Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements.
Total Compensation Statements
84 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options.
Self-Service Portal
112 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required.
Regulatory Compliance
Based on 74 Namely reviews.
Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Mobile Benefits Access
As reported in 75 Namely reviews.
Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more.
Benefits Record Management
As reported in 113 Namely reviews.
Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database.
Enrollment Planning
This feature was mentioned in 99 Namely reviews.
Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time.
Third-Party Carrier Integration
This feature was mentioned in 72 Namely reviews.
Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees.
Document Management
Based on 95 Namely reviews.
Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements.
Total Compensation Statements
This feature was mentioned in 84 Namely reviews.
Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options.
Self-Service Portal
This feature was mentioned in 112 Namely reviews.
Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required.
Regulatory Compliance
This feature was mentioned in 74 Namely reviews.
Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Benefits Dashboards
This feature was mentioned in 94 Namely reviews.
An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of benefits data to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance.
Mobile Benefits Access
Based on 75 Namely reviews.
Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more.
Integrations / APIs
This feature was mentioned in 65 Namely reviews.
The platform can integrate with HR and payroll software to manage employee data such as new hires, general profiles, salary changes, benefit deductions, and terminations into a single system of record.
Mobility
13 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Platform Content (4)
Forms Library
25 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process.
E-Forms
As reported in 26 Namely reviews.
Provides electronic forms for employees to complete.
E-Signature
As reported in 28 Namely reviews.
Enables new hires to sign forms electronically.
Background Checks
As reported in 20 Namely reviews.
Enables the employer to perform background checks.
Platform Additional Functionality (4)
Self-Service Portal
As reported in 26 Namely reviews.
Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process.
Compliance Training
As reported in 18 Namely reviews.
Provides training on relevant compliance issues.
Automated Onboarding Workflows
As reported in 25 Namely reviews.
Provides workflows which track new hire progress.
Onboarding Notifications
This feature was mentioned in 26 Namely reviews.
Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager.
Platform Data (2)
Onboarding Process Reporting
Based on 22 Namely reviews.
Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process.
Visualization
Based on 21 Namely reviews.
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Automation (1)
Process Automation
Based on 15 Namely reviews.
Automate processes and eliminate errors associated with requesting, approving, and tracking paid and unpaid time off.
Logistics (3)
Dashboards & Reporting
This feature was mentioned in 17 Namely reviews.
Analytical and reporting tools that provide visibility into labor cost and enable data-driven decisions.
Data Collection
14 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Labor data collection options include web, mobile, and hardware.
Lanuguage Options
As reported in 13 Namely reviews.
Provide multiple language options for a global user base.
Management (7)
Schedule Creation Tools
As reported in 13 Namely reviews.
Tools that help in scheduling and shift creation and management.
Schedule Management
This feature was mentioned in 15 Namely reviews.
Tools that manage vacation, holidays, absences, breaks, and overtime.
Employee Leave Management
Based on 16 Namely reviews.
Manage employee's eligibility for paid and unpaid leave based on criteria including vacation, sick time and more.
User Access
Based on 20 Namely reviews.
Grant access to select features and data based on the users' role, both internally and externally.
User Role Access
As reported in 18 Namely reviews.
Provides employees self service access and managers a centralized view.
Employee Information
21 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Ability to manage employee information.
Employee Information Automation
As reported in 16 Namely reviews.
Automate employee promotions and position changes and company policy changes.
Monitoring (3)
Regulations Enforcement
As reported in 12 Namely reviews.
Enforce federal, state, and organization regulations.
Compliance Monitoring
Based on 15 Namely reviews.
Monitor and maintain compliance.
Integration
Based on 18 Namely reviews.
Provide integrations with payroll software.
Recruiting and Onboarding (2)
Interview Scheduling
As reported in 16 Namely reviews.
Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text
Onboarding
27 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents.
Performance reviews (3)
360 Reviews
Based on 30 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers.
Customizable Forms
Based on 29 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Provides customizable employee review forms and questions.
Review Status Tracking
Based on 33 Namely reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Tracks completion status of employee reviews.
Goals (2)
Goal-Setting
Based on 32 Namely 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 27 Namely 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
28 reviewers of Namely have provided feedback on this feature.
Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance.
Requesting Feedback
As reported in 27 Namely reviews.
Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees.
1-On-1 Meetings
This feature was mentioned in 24 Namely reviews.
Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes.
Public Praise
As reported in 32 Namely reviews.
Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance.
Data (2)
Dashboards And Reports
Based on 36 Namely 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 38 Namely 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 (6)
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.
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 Image-to-Text
Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements.
Agentic AI - Performance Management (2)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Onboarding (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Technology Glossary Features
View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms.
Enrollment planning is an institution's attempt to identify, attract, enroll, retain, and graduate a student population aligned with the institution’s purpose and goals while ensuring financial viability. Learn more about enrollment planning and best practices to follow for strategic enrollment management.
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.
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.
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.
Policy and compliance management is a process to centrally manage standards, policies, and internal control processes cross-mapped to external regulatory standards. Learn more about policy and compliance management best practices and the associated benefits.





