“Loved the friendly feel, not the cost”

Pros

When our company used it, we loved how user-friendly it was. Employees found the website easy to access and navigate and the app made checking personal info was not a problem too.

Cons

From my perspective the main drawbacks were the cost and the process of uploading certain documents during hiring.

“handy history log but unclear time-off management”

Pros

BambooHR includes a handy history log for past time off requests. It also lets us view basic info about colleagues and manages files and documents efficiently.

Cons

The time-off management is not displayed very clearly which can make booking and approving leave confusing. It would also help to have a calendar view to see when all employees are off.

“Modern design with tricky categories”

Pros

It is user-friendly and packed with useful features for marketing and branding. Plus the design feels more modern than many competing platforms.

Cons

Having multiple overlapping options for candidate stages or classifications makes it tricky for us to keep everything consistent.

“Great for tracking special dates”

Pros

I really like being able to set up onboarding questions, keep track of work anniversaries, birthdays and upcoming time off. Also the software is simple to navigate, so we can find what we need without any hassle.

Cons

Well I was not fond of the lack of integrations which meant I had to constantly switch between different systems all day long. It made my workflow much less efficient than it could have been.

“very friendly but more services would be good”

Pros

The platform is very user-friendly. We can customize the colors and add our company logo which helps it feel like a natural extension of our brand.

Cons

It is not really a complaint but I wish BambooHR offered more PEO-like services. We are big fans of the platform and would prefer not to juggle multiple systems for our HR needs.

“Love the org chart, search is picky”

Pros

I like how easy it is to view the organizational chart and locate anyone in the company, along with their position within the structure.

Cons

One thing I found frustrating is that minor spelling mistakes in a name could lead to search results not showing the right person.

“ideal for a small team”

Pros

This was a reliable HR platform for us when we were a smaller company. It allowed us to onboard new hires, manage their details and store confidential documents all in one place which was pretty useful with a smaller team.

Cons

The platform felt limited in automation especially as our company grew. We needed a system that could handle more tasks automatically and offer services beyond basic HR functions.

“User-friendly but policy rules are tricky”

Pros

It is very user-friendly. Also onboarding new employees is simple, downloading reports is also easy and the homepage gives us a helpful at a glance overview of all the key information we need.

Cons

I feel like it should be simpler to assign a different policy for employee exceptions. I'd also like a way to notify employees when they become eligible for benefits or RRSP plans.

“quick setup for employees but no onboarding delay alerts”

Pros

Setup is easy for employees and the app is user friendly. Plus onboarding is quick and simple for employers to handle.

Cons

The onboarding process can stall if the employee delays and there is no alert to let the employer know there is a holdup.

“Makes everything simple and quick”

Pros

The interface is clean and uncluttered making it easy to use. Booking vacation time is fast and hassle-free. Also it is nice to see new hires and important company announcements in one place.

Cons

One thing I noticed is that the integration with payroll and benefits is pretty restricted. Even when you enter financial information, it does not always transfer smoothly to the payroll section.

“works for us as a central hub”

Pros

It is really simple to use with a user friendly interface. Employees can view their job details and update personal information easily. Benefits administration is simple and it works well as a central hub for HR needs.

Cons

The applicant tracking system is not as strong as dedicated recruitment tools so I use a separate ATS alongside it for hiring.

“love the smart vacation calendar”

Pros

I use this for submitting vacation requests and I love the user interface. The calendar shows who is out of the office, so when booking time off, I can see if anyone else on my team is away helping us maintain coverage during busy periods.

Cons

Everything works well and I cannot think of any downsides except maybe the price. Though I really like the interface especially for tracking my vacation accruals.

“A clean system for requesting team time off”

Pros

It is easy for HR to request time off and stay updated on team availability. The admin side is much cleaner and more organized than any system we have used before.

Cons

The reporting features could be more adaptable. We often need to export data and clean it up in other programs when preparing for internal reviews.

“organized my data pretty well”

Pros

BambooHR was really simple to get the hang of and did not take long to adapt to. It helped me organize all applicant data efficiently and saved lots of storage space on my computer while reducing manual data entry.

Cons

To be honest I found it somewhat challenging to add company-specific documents and the limited customization options did not help. Maybe it is just my experience but it felt restrictive at times.

“Incredibly flexible for all our needs”

Pros

I love how flexible BambooHR is. There is so much we can do like store new-hire docs, pay details, job descriptions, performance goals and much more.

Cons

When processing payroll we occasionally get alerts about employee submissions having problems but the messages are not always clear about what's wrong or how to resolve it.

“happy team but customer support is slow”

Pros

In my opinion, the software is pretty easy to access and user-friendly. Our team is happy because it is simple to use, even on mobile devices.

Cons

There are occasional service-related issues. Reaching customer support can sometimes be difficult which slows things down overall.

“hast and central but looks basic”

Pros

The interface is fast and incredibly easy to use. It does a great job of centralizing all our HR data and automating key processes which makes staff management and regular performance evaluations an absolute simple task.

Cons

Some advanced features feel limited and I feel like the visual presentation could be improved. For someone working in the industry, it is a bit disappointing.

“Great for teams, wish it was faster”

Pros

It is easy and simple to use with a clean UI. Plus it works great for managing internal teams and recruitment alike.

Cons

The interface is simple though it can get a bit slow occasionally. Aside from that it is reliable software. So I would suggest offering a customizable UI package as an option.

“simple and smooth for signing on”

Pros

I used BambooHR to sign my contract with Lasa, my employer from abroad and the whole process was so simple and easy to use.

Cons

While user-friendly design is good, the platform might be a bit too minimalist for my preferences. Nothing major,though.

“Perfect for a small business”

Pros

It is pretty easy to navigate. I think it is perfect for a small business. I usually find what I need, even though I am still getting used to the system.

Cons

I find it fairly basic and does not include all the features I need. I really liked being able to split my paycheck five ways with my previous system that's not an option here.