BambooHR Payroll
BambooHR — Comprehensive HR software for human resources, payroll, and benefits
BambooHR is an all-in-one HR platform that combines recruitment and onboarding, HR data and reporting, payroll and time tracking, benefits administration, employee experience, performance management, and compensation planning—as well as over 150 integrations—to help companies manage the entire employee lifecycle and make more informed HR decisions.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2 Type II
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
United States of America
Hosting
BambooHR publishes security and privacy information (Trust Center). Two-factor authentication, role-based access, and audit logs are mentioned. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Data transfers from the UK/EU to the U.S. are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Retention & deletion
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Tools for GDPR requests (export/deletion) and configurable retention are listed. DPA available upon request.
More on our subprocessorsFeature Scope
Integrated time tracking for hourly employees; employee self-service time entry and clock in/out; automated reminders to employees, managers, and admins; manager/admin workflow approvals; automatic overtime calculations; accurate payroll reporting; single-login access with the BambooHR platform; unified employee records with time, PTO, and benefits in one place; remote worker support; standard reporting. Designed to reduce payroll errors and compliance risks via consistent time/attendance data flowing into payroll. Security & Privacy resources are available on BambooHR’s site.
Pricing hints: BambooHR typically prices core HR and add-ons separately.
Security hints: BambooHR lists a Security & Privacy page, but contents weren’t accessible here.
Compliance hints: The time tracking content mentions reducing compliance risks related to time and attendance.
Integration hints: Time Tracking is integrated within the BambooHR platform and is described as integrating with payroll systems, enabling no double data entry and accurate payroll reporting.
- Centralized HR data in BambooHR that connects to third‑party payroll systems via marketplace integrations
- Integration capabilities commonly include: employee record sync (new hires, updates, terminations), earnings/deductions/cost center mappings, timesheet export, PTO balance sync, and payroll journal exports to accounting
- Time Tracking in BambooHR to support hourly time collection, approvals, automatic reminders, and overtime calculations that feed payroll (helps reduce payroll errors and delays) [partners.bamboohr.com]
- Self‑service time entry and manager approvals; automated reminders for employees/managers/admins; standard reporting; all‑in‑one experience with single login for HR, time, PTO, benefits, and third‑party payroll connections [partners.bamboohr.com]
- Marketplace connectors to multiple payroll providers (examples visible in category include vendors such as PayFit, Papaya Global, Flexspring iPaaS/payroll connectors) – enabling regional or global payroll options via partners
- Security/Privacy: BambooHR publishes a security and privacy program and subcontractor list; references to Security & Privacy and legal addenda (AI addendum) are available from BambooHR legal pages and documents (details not enumerated on the listing page)
Pricing hints: BambooHR generally prices core HRIS per employee per month; payroll is either a BambooHR module (region‑limited) or handled via third‑party providers with their own pricing. Currency varies by vendor. If using BambooHR Time Tracking, it is an add‑on to BambooHR plans. [General from BambooHR model; marketplace pages do not list rates]
Security hints: AI Addendum). Encryption in transit at minimum. Use BambooHR Security page for definitive details. [Time Tracking page footer links to Security & Privacy; BambooHR subcontractor list PDF available]
Compliance hints: BambooHR generally references GDPR/CCPA in Privacy Policy and provides a subcontractor list. Third‑party payroll vendors have their own compliance programs (GDPR, SOC 2, etc.)—check each listing.
Implementation hints: Implementation depends on the chosen payroll partner or connector. Typical steps: connect BambooHR app, authorize scopes, map fields (earnings/deductions), test sync, and schedule/automate transfers. Time Tracking onboarding includes enabling timesheets, rules, manager approvals, and reminders. Small integrations can often be completed in days to a few weeks depending on complexity.
Support hints: Support is primarily via BambooHR and the individual payroll integration partner’s channels. Marketplace listings typically provide partner contacts.
Integration hints: BambooHR Marketplace payroll category includes multiple payroll providers and connectivity platforms (e.g., PayFit, Papaya Global, Flexspring) that integrate with BambooHR HRIS for employee data and time syncing. Flexspring provides prebuilt connectors and custom iPaaS integrations for payroll systems. Time Tracking integrates with payroll workflows. [BambooHR partners site and marketplace listings]
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Workflows
- Roles & permissions
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Administration
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Payroll
- Payslips
- Benefits/deductions
- Gross-to-net
Pricing Model
On request
Plan 1: on request – Payroll is offered as an add-on separately from BambooHR’s core plans. BambooHR typically charges per employee per month for core HR, with separate add-ons. Plan 2: per employee – Pricing is quote-based and varies by feature scope, contract length, employee count, and integrations. Payroll must be purchased separately.
Implementation
UK sources often cite implementation fees starting at ~£1,000. The exact onboarding timeline depends on the project.
Support
Email · Phone · Cat · Knowledge base · Community forum · Webinars/Training
SLA: BambooHR states response times of about 40 seconds by phone or chat and under four hours by email, during business hours.
Time zones: - Primarily U.S. business hours - 24/7 self-service resources
Support response times for the UK and the EU may vary due to time zone differences.
Integrations
Papaya Global
PayrollMarketplace integration enabling global payroll options connected to BambooHR employee data.
Accounting systems (via payroll journal export)
OtherExport payroll journals from connected payroll to accounting; specific systems vary by partner.
BambooHR Open API
APIUsed by partners/connectors to read/write HR data required for payroll integrations.
BambooHR Time Tracking
OtherNative module; time entries flow directly into BambooHR Payroll to eliminate double data entry.
BambooHR Employee Records (Core HR)
HRISSingle employee record shared across HR and payroll modules.
PayFit
PayrollMarketplace payroll integration with BambooHR; supports employee data sync and payroll data flows (details per partner listing).
BambooHR Benefits
OtherBenefits information is unified with employee records and available in the same system.
Flexspring
OtheriPaaS and prebuilt payroll connectors for BambooHR to various payroll systems; supports custom field mappings and automated flows.
BambooHR PTO / Time Off
OtherUnified PTO balances and approvals exist within BambooHR; PTO data is available alongside payroll context.