BambooHR

BambooHR is a cloud-based human resources information system (HRIS) designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets but don't need the complexity of enterprise HR suites like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Utah, BambooHR has become one of the most widely-used HRIS platforms for businesses with 10–500 employees.\n\nThe platform centers on a single employee database where all HR data lives: personal information, employment history, compensation, benefits, time off, performance reviews, and documents. HR teams and managers can generate reports on headcount, turnover, compensation bands, and org charts in seconds — data that previously required hours of spreadsheet manipulation.\n\nOnboarding is one of BambooHR's strongest features. New hires can complete paperwork, read policies, and connect with their team before their first day through a dedicated onboarding portal. E-signatures allow offer letters and NDAs to be completed digitally. Custom onboarding tasks can be assigned to HR, IT, and the hiring manager automatically.\n\nBambooHR's applicant tracking system (ATS) is included for recruiting — job posting, candidate pipeline management, interview scheduling, and offer letters all in one place. Performance management (goal tracking, reviews, 360 feedback) is available on the Pro plan or as an add-on.\n\nPricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales for a quote. However, market data indicates BambooHR costs approximately $6-9 per employee per month for the Core plan, scaling to $12-22 per employee per month for more comprehensive bundles. Teams with 25 or fewer employees typically pay a flat rate starting around $250/month. A 7-day free trial is available.