Namely Time and Attendance
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
Supports SAML 2.0 SSO (admin config via Company → Settings → SAML). MFA available via third-party IdPs (e.g., Duo, OneLogin, Okta). Mobile app claims enterprise-grade encryption and secure authentication; timekeeping includes activity logging/audit trails. Data types may include geolocation and biometrics where biometric clocks are used.
Retention & deletion
true
Namely’s Privacy Policy details GDPR legal bases and data subject rights. Time and attendance features assist labor/timekeeping compliance (OT rules, PTO accruals, meal/break tracking) with audit-ready reporting.
Feature Scope
Sources: https://namely.com/time-and-attendance/; https://namely.com/hr/employee-mobile-app/; https://namely.com/partners/
- Multi-channel time capture: physical time clocks, biometric clocks, web clock, and mobile clock-in/out with geofencing and geotagged entries (mobile)
- Online, editable timesheets; tap-to-complete mobile entries
- Scheduling: team schedule overviews, shift swaps and drops, coverage visibility, live schedule updates
- Overtime automation: configurable OT rules, overtime alerts and pay automation
- PTO management: editable accrual rules, electronic time-off requests and approvals, balance visibility
- Attendance policy tools: point and occurrence tracking; Who’s In/Out dashboard
- Pay-related tracking: meals, breaks, holiday pay, payroll-ready summaries synced to payroll to reduce manual entry
- Job costing and allocation: assign time to tasks, locations, or job codes to analyze labor distribution and project costs
- Reporting and audits: custom time reports, audit trails, real-time dashboards for hours, absences, PTO, and labor allocation
- Mobile self-service: view pay stubs/history, manage direct deposit, access schedules, submit/approve PTO, secure data access [Mobile app Source]
- Security and data protection (module/app level): enterprise-grade encryption and secure authentication; secure, cloud-based access; activity logging/audit trails [Mobile app + Time pages]
- Integrations: part of a unified HCM platform with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance; open API and partner ecosystem including Identity Management/SSO, ATS, ERP/Financials, e-signature, benefits admin, recognition, LMS, performance, wellness, compensation, background checks, international payroll/EOR, retirement/savings, app integrations, office/travel [Partners Source]
Pricing hints: Pricing is packaged with Namely’s HCM offerings and available via “Get Pricing”/Request a Call; Sources: https://namely.com/time-and-attendance/; site navigation (Get Pricing, Advanced Time/Advanced Scheduling).
Security hints: Claims include cloud-based access, enterprise-grade encryption, and secure authentication for the mobile app; audit trails for timekeeping; geofencing/geotagging for clock-ins. SSO/Identity integrations are listed in the partner ecosystem (implying support via identity providers). Sources: https://namely.com/hr/employee-mobile-app/; https://namely.com/time-and-attendance/; https://namely.com/partners/
Compliance hints: Focus on labor/timekeeping compliance via automated overtime rules, PTO accruals, meals/breaks/holiday tracking, audit-ready reporting, and dashboards. Sources: https://namely.com/time-and-attendance/
Implementation hints: Delivered as part of Namely’s cloud-based HCM; consultative demo process; configuration of OT rules, PTO accruals, scheduling, and policy settings. Supports physical/digital/biometric clocks and mobile rollout. Sources: https://namely.com/time-and-attendance/
Support hints: Customer resources referenced via Client Care/FAQs and contact options; demo and consultative sales. Sources: site navigation (Client Care, Contact), https://namely.com/time-and-attendance/
Integration hints: Natively integrated with Namely HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance. Open API available (Developers docs). Partner ecosystem spans: Identity Management & SSO, ATS, ERP/Financials, e-signature, benefits admin/COBRA, recognition/engagement, learning, performance/feedback, wellness, compensation, international payroll/EOR, background checks, savings/retirement, app integrations, office management, and travel. Sources: https://namely.com/partners/; https://namely.com/time-and-attendance/
Core workforce management: integrated time & attendance tracking; automated time capture; manager real‑time approvals; employee self‑service for time off and shift swaps; payroll & HR integration (approved time flows directly to payroll); advanced scheduling (build/publish schedules, avoid conflicts, adjust coverage); job costing & labor insights (track by job/project/department); overtime & break rules configuration; audit trails & compliance tracking; multiple time collection methods (web, mobile, physical and biometric time clocks); mobile time entry with geofencing; transparent schedules and real‑time coverage views. Compliance and HR enablement: OSHA & EEO‑1 logs/reporting; EEOC & ACA reports; I‑9 verification with guided prompts and secure document collection; multi‑state compliance support and alerts; dynamic/living employee handbook with version control and policy alerts; compliance calendar; compliance library with forms, sample policies, letters, toolkits; anonymous employee reporting tools; learning management with 300+ compliance and workplace courses; access to live HR advisors. Reporting & analytics: real‑time data, custom visualizations, actionable labor and job cost reporting. Platform & ecosystem: open API and developer documentation; partner integrations across ATS, compliance, ERP/financials, e‑signature, benefits/COBRA admin, identity management & SSO, international payroll/EOR, recognition & engagement, learning, performance, HR outsourcing, wellness, compensation management, time & attendance, retirement/savings, app integrations, office management, travel, brokerage, background checks. Security‑adjacent capabilities: audit trails; secure document collection for I‑9; SSO via identity management integrations. Mobile app for on‑the‑go access. Managed services available for HR, payroll, and benefits.
Pricing hints: Packages and pricing are available via “Get Pricing”/request‑a‑call; quote‑based and commonly per‑employee‑per‑month in this market.
Security hints: Indications include: identity management and SSO integrations via partners; audit trails; secure I‑9 document collection.
Compliance hints: Emphasized: OSHA & EEO‑1 logs/reporting; EEOC & ACA reports; I‑9 verification; multi‑state compliance support and alerts; dynamic/living handbook; compliance calendar; anonymous reporting; LMS with 300+ courses; compliance library (forms, policies, letters, toolkits); access to live HR advisors.
Implementation hints: Positioned as an integrated HCM with time tracking and scheduling built in; timesheets sync directly to payroll. Quick schedule building and mobile/app access. Physical/biometric clock options. Vendor offers client services and managed services that may support rollout.
Support hints: Dedicated support team referenced; Client Care portal with FAQs and contact; live HR advisors for compliance guidance; contact options for General, Sales, and Employee Support; email hello@namely.com for partnerships.
Integration hints: Open API with developer documentation; broad partner ecosystem across ATS, compliance, ERP/financials, e‑signature, benefits/COBRA, identity management & SSO, international payroll/EOR, employee recognition/engagement, learning, performance, HR outsourcing, wellness, compensation management, time & attendance, savings/retirement, app integrations, office management, travel, brokerage, and background checks. Payroll integration is native (approved timesheets automatically sync).
Features at a Glance
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
- Project time
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Core HR
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Employee records
- Workflows
- Document management
- Org chart
- Positions
- Multi-entity
- Roles & permissions
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- MFA
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Azure AD integration
Recruiting & ATS
- Job requisitions
- Pipeline/Kanban
- Offer management
- E-signature
- Recruiting analytics
- AI screening/ranking
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
- Benefits/deductions
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Performance
- Reviews
- 360 feedback
- Goals/OKRs
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Learning
- Course catalog
- Assignments
Compliance
- SOC 2
Pricing Model
Per employee
Namely packages start at $9 per employee per month (core HR). Time & Attendance is available as part of the HCM platform with optional “Advanced Time” and “Advanced Scheduling” add-ons. Exact module pricing is provided by quote.
Implementation
Cloud-based delivery; configuration includes time rules, attendance policies, job codes, scheduling workflows, and payroll sync. SSO configuration supported via SAML.
Support
Email · Phone · Ticket/Client Care Portal
Time zones: US-centric
Client Care resources and FAQs available; dedicated implementation support.
Integrations
Namely HR
HRISNative module integration within Namely’s unified HCM platform.
Namely Payroll
PayrollPayroll-ready time data sync to reduce manual entry and errors.
Namely Benefits
OtherPart of Namely’s unified HCM platform.
Namely Compliance
OtherPart of Namely’s unified HCM platform.
Namely API
APIOpen API and developer resources available.
SSO/Identity providers
SSOSupported via partner ecosystem.
ATS partners
ATSAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
E-signature providers
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Recognition/Engagement partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Performance/Feedback partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Compensation partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
App integrations
OtherGeneral app integrations available via ecosystem.
ERP/Financials partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Benefits admin/COBRA partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
LMS partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Wellness partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Background check providers
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Retirement/Savings providers
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Office management partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Open API
APIOpen API with developer documentation.
Namely Payroll (native)
PayrollApproved time flows directly to payroll.
ATS partners (multiple)
ATSEcosystem integrations.
Compliance partners (multiple)
OtherIncludes services/tools supporting compliance.
ERP/Financials (multiple)
OtherEcosystem integrations with finance/ERP.
E‑signature solutions (multiple)
OtherE‑signature integrations; vendors not named.
Wellness (multiple)
OtherWellness program partners.
Time & attendance hardware/partners (multiple)
Time & attendancePhysical and biometric time clocks supported via partners.
Retirement/Savings (multiple)
Other401(k)/retirement providers.
Office management (multiple)
OtherWorkplace/office tools.
Identity management & SSO (multiple partners)
SSOSSO supported via identity management integrations.
Compensation management (multiple)
OtherComp/merit planning tools.
App integrations (multiple)
OtherGeneral app ecosystem.
International payroll/EOR (multiple)
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR partners.
Learning (multiple)
OtherLMS/learning integrations complement native LMS.
HR outsourcing (multiple)
OtherHRO/PEO services.
Background checks (multiple)
Background checksScreening vendors.
Performance (multiple)
OtherPerformance management tools.
Benefits/COBRA administration (multiple)
OtherBenefits and COBRA admin partners.
Brokerage (multiple)
OtherBrokerage/benefits brokers.
Recognition & engagement (multiple)
OtherEmployee recognition/engagement apps.
International payroll/EOR partners
PayrollAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
Travel (multiple)
OtherTravel/expense partners.
Travel partners
OtherAvailable via Namely partner ecosystem.
