BambooHR
The Complete HR Software for People, Payroll & Benefits
Overview
BambooHR is a cloud-based human resource management solution built to streamline administrative HR functions across the entire employee lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the platform centralizes people data, payroll, hiring, benefits tracking, and employee experience into a unified system. Equipped with Bamboo AI, the platform automates routine workflows, categorizes employee feedback, and delivers real-time answers to company policy questions. Key features include an applicant tracking system (ATS), automated onboarding workflows, PTO tracking, benefits administration, compensation planning, and full-service payroll with tax filing. Organizations can manage performance through 360-degree reviews, 1:1 meeting agendas, and employee satisfaction (eNPS) surveys. BambooHR integrates with more than 150 third-party applications and supports over 30,000 businesses worldwide.
Best for: Best for small-to-medium businesses seeking an all-in-one HR platform to manage employee records, hiring, payroll, and performance.
Pros and cons
What works well
- Centralizes core HR, hiring, payroll, and performance management in one system.
- Automatic volume discounts applied as company headcount grows.
- Built-in AI assistant to answer employee policy questions and summarize feedback.
Where it falls short
- Standard implementation takes four to six weeks.
- Payroll and time tracking features require add-on functionality or specific plan tiers.
Pricing
Core
$10 USD per employee/month
Includes HR database, custom reports, applicant tracking, time-off management, employee satisfaction surveys, and basic compliance training.
Pro
$17 USD per employee/month
Includes everything in Core plus 360-degree performance reviews, 1:1s, employee community hub, recognition & rewards, and 15 compliance training courses.
Elite
$25 USD per employee/month
Includes everything in Pro plus compensation planning tools and industry benchmarking data.
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Frequently asked questions
What does BambooHR do?
BambooHR is a complete HR platform that organizes employee records, payroll, time off, hiring, onboarding, benefits, and performance management in one central system.
Does BambooHR handle payroll?
Yes, BambooHR offers an add-on payroll solution that syncs time tracking and benefits data automatically and provides full-service tax filing.
How much does BambooHR cost?
BambooHR plans start at $10 per employee per month for the Core plan, $17 per employee per month for Pro, and $25 per employee per month for Elite, with volume discounts available.
Does BambooHR offer a free trial?
Yes, BambooHR offers a free trial for organizations to test the software.
How long does it take to implement BambooHR?
Implementation typically takes between four and six weeks with support from an implementation specialist, while smaller organizations use a QuickStart video setup process.
Is BambooHR a PEO?
No, BambooHR is an HR software provider rather than a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
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