Exploring features, integrations, and user-friendly design to elevate HR workflow

HR Tech Review: Navigating the HRIS landscape for small- to medium-sized businesses with Bamboo HR

BY Jodi Walters 30 Nov 2023

BambooHR is a cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) designed to streamline various HR processes, including payroll, time tracking, benefits administration, and applicant tracking. In this review, HRD explores BambooHR's key features, integrations, and its fit into HR workflows.

The platform caters to over 20,000 customers in 50 industries, with 80% being small to medium-sized businesses. BambooHR consolidates employee data, offering features like employee records, workflow management, HR reporting, applicant tracking, onboarding, offboarding, time tracking, payroll, benefits administration, and more.

The system's simplicity is highlighted, providing a user-friendly experience. Its mobile app facilitates on-the-go access for employees and managers, allowing tasks such as time-off requests and approvals. BambooHR's focus on personalisation aids in talent acquisition, making the hiring and onboarding process efficient and positive.

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The platform is praised for its robust features, including HR data and reporting, hiring and onboarding, payroll, time and benefits management, an integration marketplace, and employee experience and performance tools. Over 50 third-party integrations enhance customisation options for workflows and approvals.

BambooHR offers two plans, Essentials and Advantage, with additional add-ons for payroll, benefits administration, performance management, and time tracking. Pricing is based on the number of employees, with a 7-day free trial available, covering features such as hiring, onboarding, paid time off, and more.

Competitors of BambooHR include Paycor, Darwinbox, Ceridian, Zenefits, BrightHR, Humi, People HR, and Papaya Global. BambooHR was established in 2008, serves over 30,000 businesses globally, and has more than 2.5 million users. The company is headquartered in Lindon, Utah, and emphasises its mission to empower HR professionals in building a thriving workplace culture.

BambooHR offers an all-in-one HRIS solution, aiming to free HR teams from paperwork, enhance efficiency, and provide a comprehensive platform for SMBs. It’s user-friendly design, mobile accessibility, and ongoing updates, making it a viable choice for those seeking to improve HR processes and elevate the overall employee experience.