Used For

• +**Your new hire paperwork takes 2 weeks of back-and-forth emails** → Automated onboarding checklists cut it down to 2 days with e-signatures
• +**You're tracking vacation requests in a shared Excel file that breaks monthly** → Self-service portal lets employees request time off, managers approve with one click
• +**Lost 20% of job candidates because you had no system to track them** → Built-in applicant tracking handles resumes, interviews, and follow-ups automatically
• +Connects to 150+ tools including Slack, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace - no manual data entry between systems
• +Mobile app lets remote teams handle HR stuff without being chained to their laptop

Best For

• >Your HR person is drowning in spreadsheets and manual approvals
• >Hit 25+ employees and realize Google Sheets won't cut it anymore
• >Spending 2 weeks onboarding each new hire with paper forms

Not For

• -Companies under 10 people — you're paying minimum fees for features a simple spreadsheet could handle
• -International companies — the payroll add-on only works in the US, leaving everyone else hanging
• -Enterprises over 500 employees — you'll hit limitations and need expensive customizations

Pairs With

• *DocuSign (for digital signatures on offer letters and policy documents)
• *Slack (where managers get pinged about PTO approvals and new hire announcements)
• *QuickBooks (to sync payroll data without manual spreadsheet uploads)
• *Google Workspace (for calendar integration and single sign-on so people don't forget another password)
• *Gusto (for actual payroll processing since BambooHR's payroll only works in the US)
• *Zoom (integrated for remote interview scheduling and onboarding calls)

The Catch

• !The quoted price is just the start - payroll add-ons, setup fees, and integration costs can double your budget
• !You'll need someone to become the "BambooHR admin" or it becomes another neglected tool gathering digital dust
• !Support responses take 2-5 days, so don't expect instant help when something breaks before payroll

Bottom Line

The HR software that actually works for growing companies without requiring a PhD in people operations.