BambooHR Performance Management
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
Data & Hosting
Data residency
European Union
Retention & deletion
Personal data is retained while the services are provided or as required by law. At the customer's request or when the data processing agreement ends, it is returned or deleted at the customer's choice, subject to legal retention requirements.
Feature Scope
Core performance: continuous check-ins, 1:1s, employee/manager assessments, goal setting and tracking, 360/peer feedback, performance reviews, due-date reminders, participation tracking, dashboards and reporting. Employee experience: self-assessments, recognition/feedback loops, clarity on goals and expectations, mobile-friendly access. HR/manager tools: review cycle setup, templates, automated notifications, compliance tracking for completion rates, performance insights for strategic decisions. Platform: unified HRIS with employee records, analytics, time, payroll, and benefits to tie performance to people data. Security: data encrypted in transit and sensitive fields encrypted at rest; Zero Trust model; defense-in-depth; web application firewall; SAML-based SSO support; frequent vulnerability scans; annual penetration tests; annual third-party SOC 2 audit. Data residency: customer data hosted in the United States, Canada, or Ireland (EU/EEA/CH/UK requirements met via Ireland DC). Integrations: 150+ integrations across ATS, payroll, and workflows; examples include Performance Pro (performance add-on/integration), Flexspring (integration middleware), JazzHR (ATS), Yoffix (workplace/space). Pricing model: add-on within BambooHR with pricing based on employee count and selected features. Support: in-house support team; demos and onboarding guidance available.
Pricing hints: Pricing varies by employee count and selected features; Performance Management is an add-on within the BambooHR platform. Quotes provided via sales.
Security hints: Zero Trust model; encryption in transit and sensitive fields at rest; SAML SSO support; defense-in-depth; web application firewall; frequent vulnerability scans; annual penetration test; annual third-party SOC 2 audit; data centers in US, Canada, Ireland.
Compliance hints: SOC 2 audit mentioned. Ireland data center meets EU/EEA/CH/UK data requirements. Implicit GDPR alignment via EU-hosting option.
Implementation hints: Product is part of BambooHR platform; setup typically involves configuring review cycles, templates, and goals. Demos and onboarding assistance available.
Support hints: In-house support team (not outsourced). Sales-assisted demos; help resources; customer stories indicate strong support.
Integration hints: Ecosystem of 150+ integrations. Examples: Performance Pro (performance integration), Flexspring (integration middleware), JazzHR (ATS), Yoffix (workplace).
- Performance reviews and assessments: Customer quotes reference easy completion of performance assessments and high completion rates over multiple years, suggesting structured review cycles and manager/employee workflows. Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai
- Goals management: Public API changelog documents dedicated Goals endpoints, indicating native goal creation and management capabilities. Source: https://documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/past-changes-to-the-api?utm_source=openai (entry “2022.07 - Goals Endpoints”)
- Feedback and employee experience tools: The Employee Experience & Performance area highlights tools to gather feedback and strengthen employee satisfaction, indicating ongoing feedback mechanisms and employee sentiment collection within the platform. Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai
- Analytics and insights: BambooHR promotes new Custom Dashboards and HR Benchmarks to support smarter workforce decisions; these capabilities can inform performance-related analysis (e.g., participation, trends). Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai
- Integrations: 150+ integrations in the marketplace to connect BambooHR with other systems; performance category has its own listings. Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai and https://www.bamboohr.com/integrations/listing-category/performance (page requires JS)
- API & developer tooling: REST API, OAuth 2.0 support, official SDKs, global and permissioned webhooks, datasets endpoints, and ongoing enhancements (e.g., Goals endpoints, webhooks including custom fields, employee/benefits/time endpoints). Sources: https://documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/past-changes-to-the-api?utm_source=openai
- Security: Encryption in transit; sensitive fields encrypted at rest; Zero Trust model; defense-in-depth; web application firewall; annual penetration tests; frequent vulnerability scans; SAML support; annual third-party SOC II security audit. Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai (FAQ)
- Data residency: Customer data hosted in the United States, Canada, or Ireland; the Ireland data center meets EU/EEA/CH/UK data requirements. Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai (FAQ)
Pricing hints: Pricing varies by employee count and selected features; BambooHR offers demos and a free trial. Contact sales or use the pricing page for a quote (FAQ mentions calling 1-866-387-9595). Performance is positioned as part of the platform; Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai and https://www.bamboohr.com/pricing/ (page requires JS)
Security hints: Encryption in transit; sensitive fields encrypted at rest; Zero Trust; defense-in-depth; web application firewall; annual penetration tests; frequent vulnerability scans; SAML SSO support; annual third-party SOC II audit; hosting in US, Canada, or Ireland. Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai (FAQ)
Compliance hints: Data center in Ireland meets EU/EEA/CH/UK data requirements (indicative of GDPR alignment). Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai (FAQ)
Implementation hints: BambooHR emphasizes combining HR systems into one platform to reduce duplicate data and manual processes. Demo and free trial available. Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai
Support hints: Support is entirely in-house (not outsourced). Customers cite strong support experiences. Source: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai (FAQ and testimonials)
Integration hints: 150+ integrations available via the marketplace; dedicated performance category exists. Robust API with OAuth 2.0, official SDKs, and both global and permissioned webhooks; API enhancements include Goals endpoints (relevant for performance), datasets discovery, and expanded webhooks (including custom fields). Sources: https://www.bamboohr.com/?utm_source=openai, https://www.bamboohr.com/integrations/listing-category/performance (page requires JS), https://documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/past-changes-to-the-api?utm_source=openai
Features at a Glance
Performance
- Reviews
- Goals/OKRs
- 360 feedback
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- API
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Slack integration
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
- MFA
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
- SOC 2
Pricing Model
Per employee
Performance Management is included in the Pro plan, which starts at USD 17 per employee per month. Elite also includes Performance Management and starts at USD 25 per employee per month. These per-employee prices apply to companies with more than 25 employees. For companies with 25 employees or fewer, BambooHR's monthly flat rate starts at USD 250.
Implementation
Support
Email · Phone · Cat · Help Center
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