BambooHR Features
What are the features of BambooHR?
Core HR
- Organization Management
- Time, Attendance, and PTO
- Compliance
Platform
- Customization
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Performance
- Mobility
- Reporting
- Dashboards
Platform Content
- E-Forms
- E-Signature
Platform Additional Functionality
- Self-Service Portal
- Automated Onboarding Workflows
- Onboarding Notifications
Recruiting and Onboarding
- Onboarding
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Core HR
Organization Management | As reported in 1266 BambooHR reviews. Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. | 87% (Based on 1,266 reviews) | |
Time, Attendance, and PTO | As reported in 1255 BambooHR reviews. Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. | 86% (Based on 1,255 reviews) | |
Expense Management | Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments 605 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 55% (Based on 605 reviews) | |
Salary Structures | Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role This feature was mentioned in 999 BambooHR reviews. | 75% (Based on 999 reviews) | |
Compliance | Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting This feature was mentioned in 1017 BambooHR reviews. | 78% (Based on 1,017 reviews) | |
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 856 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 73% (Based on 856 reviews) |
Platform
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 1287 BambooHR reviews. | 77% (Based on 1,287 reviews) | |
Integration APIs | As reported in 1000 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. | 73% (Based on 1,000 reviews) | |
Internationalization | Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. 990 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 74% (Based on 990 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | As reported in 1328 BambooHR reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. | 87% (Based on 1,328 reviews) | |
Performance | Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 1238 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 1,238 reviews) | |
Mobility | As reported in 1200 BambooHR reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. | 84% (Based on 1,200 reviews) | |
Reporting | As reported in 1269 BambooHR reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. | 83% (Based on 1,269 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. This feature was mentioned in 1305 BambooHR reviews. | 85% (Based on 1,305 reviews) | |
Reporting and Dashboards | Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. 334 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 334 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. 335 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 335 reviews) | |
Performance and Reliability | As reported in 329 BambooHR 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. | 89% (Based on 329 reviews) | |
Scalability | Based on 317 BambooHR reviews. Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. | 85% (Based on 317 reviews) |
Employee Self Service
Web Portal | Based on 342 BambooHR reviews. Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. | 89% (Based on 342 reviews) | |
Benefits Manager | As reported in 323 BambooHR reviews. Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers. | 80% (Based on 323 reviews) | |
Mobile | Based on 339 BambooHR reviews. Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. | 82% (Based on 339 reviews) |
Administration
Payroll Entry | Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. This feature was mentioned in 339 BambooHR reviews. | 85% (Based on 339 reviews) | |
Time Off Accrual | Based on 361 BambooHR reviews. Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. | 88% (Based on 361 reviews) | |
Direct Deposit | Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. 336 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 336 reviews) | |
Expense Reimbursement | Based on 268 BambooHR reviews. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. | 70% (Based on 268 reviews) | |
Pre-tax Deductions | Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. This feature was mentioned in 317 BambooHR reviews. | 83% (Based on 317 reviews) | |
Wage Garnishment | See feature definition | Based on 287 BambooHR reviews. Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. | 80% (Based on 287 reviews) |
Approvals | Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. 341 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 341 reviews) |
Taxes
Tax Calculation | Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. This feature was mentioned in 319 BambooHR reviews. | 80% (Based on 319 reviews) | |
Tax Filing | As reported in 312 BambooHR reviews. Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. | 80% (Based on 312 reviews) | |
Automatic Tax Payment | Based on 306 BambooHR reviews. Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. | 81% (Based on 306 reviews) |
Integration
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. This feature was mentioned in 279 BambooHR reviews. | 75% (Based on 279 reviews) | |
Time Tracking Integration | Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. This feature was mentioned in 319 BambooHR reviews. | 80% (Based on 319 reviews) | |
Accounting Integration | Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. 264 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 70% (Based on 264 reviews) | |
Core HR Integration | As reported in 301 BambooHR reviews. Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. | 83% (Based on 301 reviews) |
Workforce Management Platform Features
Labor Forecasting | See feature definition | Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs. 467 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 71% (Based on 467 reviews) |
Shift Scheduling | See feature definition | Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. This feature was mentioned in 346 BambooHR reviews. | 61% (Based on 346 reviews) |
Time & Attendance Tracking | Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features. 615 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 615 reviews) | |
Absence & Leave Management | As reported in 725 BambooHR reviews. Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform. | 89% (Based on 725 reviews) | |
Skills Management | Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions. 399 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 74% (Based on 399 reviews) | |
Workforce Analytics | As reported in 566 BambooHR reviews. Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management. | 82% (Based on 566 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. This feature was mentioned in 673 BambooHR reviews. | 87% (Based on 673 reviews) | |
Mobile Shift Scheduling | Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device. This feature was mentioned in 343 BambooHR reviews. | 64% (Based on 343 reviews) | |
Team Communication | As reported in 441 BambooHR reviews. Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests. | 77% (Based on 441 reviews) |
Sourcing
Social Sourcing | As reported in 588 BambooHR reviews. Enables the user to share job posting on social channels. | 75% (Based on 588 reviews) | |
Job Posting | Posts job listings to job boards. This feature was mentioned in 742 BambooHR reviews. | 87% (Based on 742 reviews) | |
Candidate Sourcing Metrics | Based on 670 BambooHR reviews. Reports where applicants are finding job listings. | 79% (Based on 670 reviews) | |
Candidate Search | Searches for qualified candidates by integrating with career sites. This feature was mentioned in 649 BambooHR reviews. | 78% (Based on 649 reviews) | |
Career Page Configuration | Configures branded career page for the users website. 648 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 648 reviews) |
Candidate Management
Dashboards | Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. 668 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 668 reviews) | |
Workflow Building | Enables the building of custom recruiting workflows. This feature was mentioned in 639 BambooHR reviews. | 77% (Based on 639 reviews) | |
Hiring Processes Tracking | Tracks a candidates spot in the hiring process. This feature was mentioned in 764 BambooHR reviews. | 87% (Based on 764 reviews) | |
Scheduling | As reported in 467 BambooHR reviews. Integrates with calendars and allows the scheduling of phone screens and interviews. | 68% (Based on 467 reviews) | |
Applicant Data Management | Based on 741 BambooHR reviews. Stores applicant data that can be accessed by multiple people on a team. | 86% (Based on 741 reviews) | |
Candidate Evaluations | As reported in 698 BambooHR reviews. Enables users to share feedback on candidates. | 83% (Based on 698 reviews) | |
Automated Resume Parsing | Analyzes resumes and applicant data based on user-selected preferences. 441 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 67% (Based on 441 reviews) |
Platform Content
E-Forms | As reported in 1047 BambooHR reviews. Provides electronic forms for employees to complete. | 86% (Based on 1,047 reviews) | |
E-Signature | As reported in 1101 BambooHR reviews. Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. | 88% (Based on 1,101 reviews) | |
Background Checks | Based on 549 BambooHR reviews. Enables the employer to perform background checks. | 61% (Based on 549 reviews) | |
Offer Letter Approvals | Provides user with offer letter templates. This feature was mentioned in 951 BambooHR reviews. | 84% (Based on 951 reviews) | |
Offer Letter Templates | As reported in 950 BambooHR reviews. Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters. | 83% (Based on 950 reviews) |
Platform Additional Functionality
Self-Service Portal | Based on 1105 BambooHR reviews. Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process. | 88% (Based on 1,105 reviews) | |
Automated Team Introductions | As reported in 983 BambooHR reviews. Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. | 85% (Based on 983 reviews) | |
Compliance Training | Based on 639 BambooHR reviews. Provides training on relevant compliance issues. | 70% (Based on 639 reviews) | |
Automated Onboarding Workflows | Provides workflows which track new hire progress. This feature was mentioned in 1051 BambooHR reviews. | 86% (Based on 1,051 reviews) | |
Onboarding Notifications | Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. This feature was mentioned in 1097 BambooHR reviews. | 88% (Based on 1,097 reviews) |
Platform Data
Time-to-Productivity Reporting | Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity. 658 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 72% (Based on 658 reviews) | |
Onboarding Process Reporting | As reported in 887 BambooHR reviews. Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process. | 82% (Based on 887 reviews) | |
Visualization | Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. 803 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 803 reviews) |
Basics
Interoperability | Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows. 277 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 277 reviews) | |
Performance | Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. This feature was mentioned in 317 BambooHR reviews. | 86% (Based on 317 reviews) | |
Reporting | Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 318 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 318 reviews) | |
Reporting | Based on 352 BambooHR reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. | 85% (Based on 352 reviews) | |
Interoperability | Based on 287 BambooHR reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. | 79% (Based on 287 reviews) | |
Performance | Based on 321 BambooHR reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. | 86% (Based on 321 reviews) |
Content
Automation | Automates some or all operation related tasks This feature was mentioned in 307 BambooHR reviews. | 82% (Based on 307 reviews) | |
Content Creation | Contains tools that allow users to create original content directly within the application This feature was mentioned in 284 BambooHR reviews. | 77% (Based on 284 reviews) | |
Distribution Features | Features to distribute content through a variety of channels including job boards, social, websites, etc. 288 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 288 reviews) | |
Automation | Automates some or all operation related tasks This feature was mentioned in 326 BambooHR reviews. | 84% (Based on 326 reviews) | |
File Sharing | Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. This feature was mentioned in 337 BambooHR reviews. | 85% (Based on 337 reviews) |
Logistics
Integrations & APIs | API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. This feature was mentioned in 257 BambooHR reviews. | 76% (Based on 257 reviews) | |
User, Role and Access Management | As reported in 341 BambooHR reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. to both internal and external users. | 87% (Based on 341 reviews) |
Additional Functionality
Cloud | Provides a cloud based version of the platform 312 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 312 reviews) | |
Mobility | Based on 338 BambooHR reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. | 85% (Based on 338 reviews) |
Recruiting and Onboarding
Interview Scheduling | Based on 805 BambooHR reviews. Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text | 77% (Based on 805 reviews) | |
Onboarding | Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents. This feature was mentioned in 1073 BambooHR reviews. | 88% (Based on 1,073 reviews) | |
Sourcing and Candidate Identification | Search broad candidate pool to recruit passive talent This feature was mentioned in 441 BambooHR reviews. | 83% (Based on 441 reviews) | |
Interview Scheduling | As reported in 805 BambooHR reviews. Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text | 77% (Based on 805 reviews) | |
Applicant Tracking | Based on 484 BambooHR reviews. Provides tools to track and analyze candidate applications throughout predetermined stages of the recruiting process. | 87% (Based on 484 reviews) | |
Job Posting | Ability to post job descriptions and allow candidates to apply within software or on company's website. 454 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 454 reviews) |
Performance reviews
360 Reviews | Based on 470 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers. | 79% (Based on 470 reviews) | |
Customizable Forms | Based on 497 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides customizable employee review forms and questions. | 80% (Based on 497 reviews) | |
Review Status Tracking | Based on 502 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tracks completion status of employee reviews. | 83% (Based on 502 reviews) |
Goals
Goal-Setting | Based on 516 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals. | 80% (Based on 516 reviews) | |
Company Goals And OKRs | Based on 450 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. | 74% (Based on 450 reviews) |
Feedback
Continuous Feedback | Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance. This feature was mentioned in 493 BambooHR reviews. | 81% (Based on 493 reviews) | |
Requesting Feedback | As reported in 491 BambooHR reviews. Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees. | 82% (Based on 491 reviews) | |
1-On-1 Meetings | Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes. 343 reviewers of BambooHR have provided feedback on this feature. | 66% (Based on 343 reviews) | |
Public Praise | Based on 389 BambooHR reviews. Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance. | 67% (Based on 389 reviews) |
Data
Dashboards And Reports | Based on 516 BambooHR reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data. | 83% (Based on 516 reviews) | |
Historical Data | Based on 515 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. | 83% (Based on 515 reviews) |
