BambooHR Overview

Managing human resources can be a daunting task for businesses, especially as they grow. From recruitment and onboarding to time tracking and performance reviews, HR departments often face an overwhelming list of responsibilities. BambooHR steps in as a comprehensive HR software solution designed to ease this burden. The platform is tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and offers a range of features that simplify the most time-consuming HR tasks.

BambooHR is especially valued for its ease of use, as it requires little technical expertise to set up and maintain. With its cloud-based system, HR professionals can access data from anywhere, making it ideal for teams working remotely or across different locations. It also integrates seamlessly with other tools, enabling businesses to build a flexible HR ecosystem that suits their unique needs. In short, BambooHR empowers companies to focus less on paperwork and more on their people.

BambooHR Features

  • Recruitment & Onboarding
    • Customisable job postings and multi-channel job distribution
    • Application tracking system (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines
    • Interview scheduling and integrated communication tools
    • Offer letters with e-signature capabilities
    • New-hire packets for streamlined onboarding
    • Onboarding checklists and task management for new employees
    • Customisable workflows for different departments or roles
  • Employee Records & Data Management
    • Centralised and secure employee database with role-based access
    • Employee profiles with personal information, job history, performance, and more
    • Custom fields to track additional information specific to your organisation
    • Document storage for contracts, certificates, and other essential documents
    • Automatic updates and reminders for document expiry and compliance needs
    • Version control for employee-related documents
  • Time-Off Tracking
    • Automated time-off requests, approvals, and notifications
    • Customisable time-off policies for vacation, sick leave, and other types of leave
    • Real-time calendar view to monitor employee availability
    • Accrual tracking and automatic updates for leave balances
    • Company-wide and department-specific leave tracking
    • Automated reminders for upcoming leave requests or approvals
  • Performance Management
    • Customisable performance reviews with 360-degree feedback
    • Goal-setting tools with trackable progress indicators
    • Continuous feedback options for real-time performance management
    • Employee development plans and career growth tracking
    • Historical data on past performance reviews and employee achievements
    • Automated reminders for review deadlines
    • Reporting tools for analysing performance trends across departments
  • Payroll Integration
    • Seamless integration with popular payroll providers like Gusto and ADP
    • Automatic syncing of employee data, salary changes, and deductions
    • Tax filing features to ensure compliance with local laws
    • Direct deposit options with support for multiple accounts
    • Benefits administration integration, syncing with payroll for deductions
    • Automated error detection to reduce discrepancies in payroll data
  • Employee Self-Service
    • Employees can update their own personal information and emergency contacts
    • Self-management of time-off requests, with real-time balance updates
    • Access to payslips, tax forms, and benefits information at any time
    • Customisable employee dashboards to display relevant information
    • View company announcements and important HR updates
    • Mobile-friendly self-service features
  • Reporting & Analytics
    • Pre-built and customisable reports on HR metrics like turnover, time-to-hire, and employee engagement
    • Visual dashboards for quick insights into HR performance and trends
    • Data-driven insights to support strategic HR decisions
    • Historical data comparisons to identify patterns and areas of improvement
    • Custom report scheduling and automatic distribution to stakeholders
  • Mobile Access
    • Fully functional mobile app for managing HR tasks on-the-go
    • Submit and approve time-off requests from a mobile device
    • Instant access to employee records, schedules, and HR data
    • Mobile notifications for approvals, updates, and tasks
    • Mobile performance reviews and feedback options