Namely Onboarding
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
SSO via identity management integrations (e.g., OneLogin) supports SAML 2.0 SSO and MFA enforcement through the IdP. Role-based access is indicated by delivered/custom security roles. Audit trails are available on employee records and onboarding workflows. Open API available.
Retention & deletion
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Onboarding includes I-9 with delivered E-Verify, W-4, tax forms, audit trails, compliance checklists, dynamic handbook, multi-state support/alerts, OSHA and EEO-1 logs/reporting, ACA reporting, anonymous reporting tools, LMS (300+ courses), and access to live HR advisors. Privacy pages describe GDPR legal basis and consumer privacy notices.
Feature Scope
Configurable onboarding plans by role/department/location; guided templates with built-in logic; automated task assignment, reminders, and hire-date workflows; centralized document management with digital forms and secure e-signatures; onboarding dashboard for at-a-glance progress; AI-generated welcome content with merge fields and optional e-signatures; address-driven tax form delivery; automated I-9 employment eligibility workflows with approval-based steps and tracking; role-based task ownership for HR, hiring managers, IT, and Finance; mobile-friendly, cloud-based access for remote onboarding; centralized employee records with audit trail; seamless connection to payroll, benefits, and employee records. Compliance and training tooling available in-platform: handbook builder, compliance checklists, LMS with 300+ courses, multi-state compliance support and alerts, OSHA and EEO-1 logs/reporting, ACA reports, anonymous reporting tools, dynamic handbook and compliance calendar, and access to live HR advisors. Integrations and ecosystem: open API and partner marketplace spanning ATS, e-signature, identity management and SSO, background checks, time and attendance, benefits/COBRA administration, financials/ERP, learning solutions, engagement/recognition, compensation, international payroll/EOR, and more. Security-related elements mentioned include secure e-signatures, audit trails, and SSO via identity management integrations.
Pricing hints: Per-employee-per-month SaaS; packages start at $9 per employee per month (Namely Now). Flexible contract terms from month-to-month up to 3 years. Pricing varies by modules/services (e.g., Plus, Plus People, Complete). Source: https://namely.com/lp/pricing/
Security hints: Secure e-signatures and audit trails are called out in workflows. Identity Management and SSO listed in partner categories, indicating SSO options via integrations. Sources: https://namely.com/onboarding/ and https://namely.com/partners/
Compliance hints: Built-in I-9 verification workflows; supports W-4s and direct deposit forms; address-driven tax form delivery; compliance checklist tools; dynamic/living handbook; compliance alerts and calendar; OSHA and EEO-1 logs/reporting; ACA reports; multi-state compliance support; anonymous reporting tools; LMS with 300+ courses; live HR advisors. Sources: https://namely.com/onboarding/ and https://namely.com/compliance/
Implementation hints: Onboarding tools are part of the core HCM and can be implemented within days using templated best practices. Broader platform implementation (Namely Now) reported in as little as 3 weeks, with data migration assistance at no additional cost and one-to-one training during configuration. Sources: https://namely.com/onboarding/ and https://namely.com/lp/pricing/
Support hints: 24/7 pod-based technical support; dedicated account team to help design, implement, and optimize onboarding; Client Care resources with documentation, videos, and FAQs. Sources: https://namely.com/onboarding/ and https://namely.com/lp/pricing/
Integration hints: Open API available to connect employee data to other systems; partner marketplace includes ATS, e-signature, identity management and SSO, background checks, time and attendance, benefits/COBRA administration, financials/ERP, learning solutions, engagement/recognition, compensation, international payroll/EOR, and more. Sources: https://namely.com/partners/
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Workflows
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Roles & permissions
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Mobile
- Responsive UI
- iOS/Android app
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
- Benefits/deductions
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Learning
- Course catalog
Compliance
- GDPR
Integrations
- Okta integration
Pricing Model
Per employee
Packages start at $9 per employee per month (Namely Now). Pricing varies by modules and services, such as Namely Now, Namely Plus, Namely Plus People and Namely Complete. Onboarding is part of the core HCM platform. Data migration assistance is included at no additional cost during implementation.
Implementation
Namely Now and Namely Plus offer delivered configurations and personalization. Namely Plus increases custom fields, custom security roles, onboarding templates, workflows, holiday plans, earnings/deductions, and workers comp code setup.
Support
Web form · Help Center · Community · Dedicated account manager
Time zones: 24/7 technical support (pod-based); dedicated account team
Namely provides 24/7 pod-based technical support, a dedicated account team for design/implementation/optimization, and a Client Care resource center with documentation, videos, and FAQs.
Integrations
Workable
ATSGreenhouse Recruiting
ATSGreenhouse Onboarding
OtherOkta
SSO