Namely Benefits Administration
Namely — All-in-One HCM Platform, Payroll & Managed Services
Namely offers a cloud-based HCM platform for midsized companies. It covers HR management, payroll, time tracking, onboarding, reporting, and mobile self-service; additional modules support benefits administration, applicant tracking, performance management, workforce management, and compliance. Namely also provides managed HR, payroll, and benefits services. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, and is listed as having 1,001 to 5,000 employees.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
US
Hosting
The text mentions “smart, secure social benefits features”; details are available upon request.
Retention & deletion
Namely retains personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Integrated ACA reports and benefits-related compliance management are included. More comprehensive compliance resources (e.g., training, Living Handbook) are available through the compliance module.
Feature Scope
- Plan configuration dashboard: build plans, rates, eligibility rules, and contributions in a few clicks
- Intuitive enrollment wizard with side-by-side plan comparisons and option to waive coverage
- Open enrollment and life event processing; new-hire defaults if enrollment isn’t completed by deadline
- Real-time enrollment dashboards and reporting; Open Enrollment Dashboard for visibility
- Automated payroll deductions synced directly with payroll
- Electronic carrier connections
- Built-in ACA reporting and compliance management (within benefits); broader compliance training/handbook available via the unified platform’s Compliance module
- Self-service confirmations showing costs and dependents; mobile and desktop access to current coverage
- Annual enrollment checklist to guide OE setup and reduce missed steps
- Integrations and extensibility: part of Namely’s unified HCM (HR, Payroll, Time, Reporting); API available via Developers site; partners to connect to other systems
- Security posture (as stated): “smart, secure benefits functionality”
Pricing hints: Customizable packages; pricing via consultation and personalized quote.
Compliance hints: Built-in ACA reporting and compliance management for benefits; broader compliance offerings (e.g., state-mandated trainings, living handbook) exist as a separate Compliance module in the HCM.
Implementation hints: Page highlights an enrollment checklist to guide Open Enrollment setup and a consultative demo process to get started.
Support hints: References to Dedicated Support and Client Care/FAQ contact across the site.
Integration hints: Electronic carrier connections; part of a unified HCM tightly integrated with Payroll, HR, Time, Reporting. API documentation available via Developers; Partners page indicates ability to connect to other systems.
Features at a Glance
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Payroll
- Benefits/deductions
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- API
Core HR
- Employee self-service
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Pricing Model
On request
Customizable packages; pricing following a consultation and an individualized quote. Benefits Administration is part of Namely’s unified HCM and can be bundled with HR, payroll, time tracking, and compliance modules.
Implementation
The process begins with a consultative demonstration. An annual OE checklist supports the setup of open enrollment.
Support
Links to Client Care and FAQs are available; specific response times and service hours: Upon request.
Integrations
Namely Time
OtherPart of Namely’s unified HCM suite.
Electronic carrier connections (EDI)
OtherElectronic connections to insurance carriers to transmit elections.
Namely HR
HRISUnified HCM; benefits data remains in sync with core HR.
Partner integrations
OtherPartners available to connect to other systems.
Namely Reporting
OtherReal-time enrollment dashboards and reporting, including ACA.
Namely Payroll
PayrollNative module; automated benefits deductions sync directly with payroll.
Namely API
APIAPI available via Developers site for extensibility and connecting to other systems.