BambooHR
All-in-one HR software for small and medium businesses
Founded
2008
Starting Price
Contact Sales
Category
HR & Recruiting
Last updated March 22, 2026
About BambooHR
BambooHR is a cloud-based human resources platform that centralizes employee data, streamlines HR workflows, and simplifies people management. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools including employee records management, applicant tracking, onboarding, time-off tracking, payroll processing, performance management, and employee satisfaction surveys. Its intuitive interface makes it accessible for HR teams without extensive technical expertise, helping organizations move beyond spreadsheets to a unified HR system.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Intuitive, user-friendly interface that requires minimal training
- Comprehensive HR centralization covering records, PTO, onboarding, and payroll
- Excellent customer support especially during implementation and setup
- Strong employee self-service portal for PTO requests and personal info updates
- Robust reporting and custom report builder
Key Features
Employee Records Management
Centralized, secure database for storing and managing all employee information including personal details, job history, compensation, documents, and custom fields.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Built-in recruiting tools to manage job postings, track applicants through customizable hiring pipelines, and collaborate with hiring teams.
Onboarding
Streamlined new hire onboarding with customizable checklists, electronic signatures, welcome emails, and pre-boarding tasks to get employees up to speed quickly.
Time-Off Tracking
Automated PTO management with configurable accrual policies, approval workflows, team calendars, and self-service requests for employees.
Payroll Processing
Full-service payroll with automatic tax filing, direct deposit, pay stubs, year-end tax forms, and multi-state support available as an add-on.
Performance Management
Goal tracking, performance reviews, 360-degree feedback, and manager assessments to support employee growth and development.
Pricing
Core
Contact Sales/employee/month
- Employee records & database
- Time-off tracking & management
- Basic onboarding workflows
- Standard reporting
- Workflows & approvals
Best For
Small Business HR Centralization
Replace spreadsheets and disconnected tools with a single platform to manage employee records, PTO, and basic HR workflows for teams of 25-250 employees.
Streamlined Employee Onboarding
Automate new hire onboarding with customizable task lists, document collection, e-signatures, and welcome workflows to reduce time-to-productivity.
Performance Review Management
Run structured performance review cycles with goal setting, self-assessments, manager evaluations, and 360-degree feedback to support employee development.
PTO and Leave Management
Automate time-off policies, accruals, approval workflows, and team calendars to eliminate manual tracking and reduce HR administrative burden.
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