BambooHR Payroll Services Review 2025
BambooHR Payroll Services Plans & Pricing
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BambooHR Payroll Services's Offerings
| Feature | Essentials | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $108 per month for 20 employees + $5.40 per month per additional employee | $180 per month for 20 employees + $9 per month per additional employee |
| U.S. Payroll | Add-on: $150 per month for 20 employees + $7.25 per month per additional employee | Add-on, same pricing as Essentials |
| Global Payroll | Not available | Not available |
| Employee Self-Service | Included | Included |
| Recruiting | Not included | Included |
| Onboarding | Not included | Included |
| Tax Filing | Available via payroll add-on | Available via payroll add-on |
| Benefits Administration | Add-on: $5 per employee per month | Add-on: $5 per employee per month |
| Time Tracking | Add-on: $3 per employee per month | Add-on: $3 per employee per month |
| Performance Management | Add-on: $5.25 per employee per month | Add-on, $5.25 per employee per month |
Customer Support
BambooHR customer support is available Mon–Fri, 8 am–5 pm (MST).
Email Support
Although there is no direct email contact information on the website, I was able to submit a contact form submission. I received a helpful reply within 8 hours.
Live Phone Conversation
My phone consultation with the BambooHR support team was excellent. My call was answered on the 3rd ring with no holding time. The representative was helpful without any upsell attempts.
Online Resources
For learning and assistance, BambooHR has an extensive online library that includes a blog, searchable content library, and podcast.
BambooHR also has a dedicated YouTube Channel.
Overall Experience
My overall experience with their support was positive though limited to business hours. The BambooHR staff was helpful and didn’t attempt upsells during any contact. Their online resources were easy to navigate and organized.
Features & Functionality
Payroll Features
BambooHR Payroll offers seamless payroll processing, including accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, and deductions. It supports payroll processing for full-time, part-time, and contract employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments. Payroll syncs directly with time tracking and benefits to minimize errors and streamline compensation processes.
Although an add-on feature, BambooHR’s payroll processing feature integrates with the employee database, allowing for efficient payroll management and providing businesses with customizable payroll options. It also ensures compliance with local and federal regulations.
Integrations
BambooHR provides businesses with real-time data and insights through its reporting and analytics features, allowing them to track key HR metrics and make informed decisions. The BambooHR app marketplace, which offers over 1,300 applications, allows businesses to integrate with various providers for payroll, benefits administration, and performance management.
Automation Features
BambooHR Payroll automates key payroll tasks such as direct deposit, tax filing, and benefit deductions. The system automatically syncs employee time tracking and benefits data, reducing manual entry and improving payroll accuracy.
HR Features
BambooHR integrates payroll with HR features such as employee self-service portals, time tracking, and benefits management. This holistic approach simplifies employee management, allowing HR teams to manage benefits, track time off, and handle employee data efficiently within one system.
Mobile Use
BambooHR also has a convenient mobile app for employees and employers to manage their respective roles.
Click the video for a tour of BambooHR’s main features:
Tax Features
BambooHR Payroll automates tax calculations and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. It includes features for W-2 and 1099 form generation and filing, helping businesses stay compliant with tax laws without manual intervention.
Integrations
BambooHR Payroll integrates with third-party accounting systems and HR tools, ensuring seamless data flow between payroll, HR, and financial management platforms. This ensures accurate reporting and reduces the risk of data inconsistencies.
Ease Of Use:
The BambooHR page is intuitive and easy to navigate. They also offer a free online demo for the user to tour the platform before making a purchase. The only downside is that their Payroll Add-On is not part of the free demo.
Sign-Up
The sign-up process is simple at takes less than 5 minutes. The following business information is required to create an account:
●Business Tax ID/EIN – This will be verified by BambooHR
●Business Banking Information – This will be verified by BambooHR
●Business Mailing Address
To run Payroll, employee/contractor address, SSN, and banking information is also needed. *Only address and SSN are needed if payment will be via paper check.
Click the video for a quick walk-through of the initial sign-up process:
Run Payroll
Similar to their main dashboard, BambooHR’s Payroll feature is intuitive and easy to navigate. It allows the user to run payroll within a few simple steps and generate easy-to-read reports.
All payroll runs are processed in the Payroll Center using an easy, three-step process:
Step 1 is to review and update hours & time off, then review and update any additional pay, then finally revise and approve the payroll. The user also has the option to reopen payroll and make changes before processing.
Verdict:
This software is perfect for small to medium-sized businesses that are looking for an easy-to-use payroll and HR solution. Bamboo also has competitive, but the payroll function is an add-on to their base software at $75 per month for 10 employees. Overall, I found BambooHR to be a great platform with excellent resources and customer service.
Click the video to see my closing thoughts:
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