BambooHR

BambooHR

BambooHR is a comprehensive cloud-based human resources information system (HRIS) designed for small to medium-sized businesses to manage employee data, hiring, onboarding, compensation, and culture. It centralizes HR workflows and automates administrative tasks to help HR teams focus on strategic initiatives and employee experience.

Free plan available

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Features

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with customizable hiring workflows
Employee self-service portal and mobile app
Time-off tracking and PTO management
Performance management with goal setting and reviews
Electronic signature and document management
Reporting and analytics with customizable dashboards

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Intuitive and user-friendly interface that requires minimal training
  • +Excellent customer support and extensive online resources
  • +Strong employee database and organizational chart features
  • +Seamless integration with popular payroll and benefits providers

Cons

  • -Pricing can be expensive for very small businesses or startups
  • -Limited customization options for complex enterprise workflows
  • -Reporting capabilities are not as robust as enterprise-level HRIS systems

Pricing

PlanPriceFeatures
EssentialsCustom pricing (typically $5-8/employee/month)Employee database and records management, Hiring and onboarding tools, Time-off tracking, Basic reporting
AdvantageCustom pricing (typically $8-12/employee/month)All Essentials features, Performance management, Employee satisfaction surveys, Advanced reporting and analytics, Electronic signatures

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Starting Price
Free
Features
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